The ASX 200 has finished the day near unchanged. Down 10 points as the market stays on hold ahead of more news in the Middle East and tonight’s Fed meeting. No late rescue for iron ore stocks or gold. Stayed w...

Wall Street recorded a night of losses as the US moved fighter jets to the Middle East and Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. US retail sales data also came in lower than expected, dropping 0.9% against a forecasted rise ...

The ASX 200 dropped 7 points to 8541 (0.2%) as nerves crept back in on Iran/Israel issues. Trump flew back to Washington to handle the situation. G-7 now G-6. Banks slipped slightly, CBA down 0.2% and ANZ off 0.5%. T...

Wall Street recovered from Friday losses and then some as Israel-Iran’s feud left crude production and exports unaffected while hopes of a truce between the countries increased. S&P 500 up 0.94%, NASDAQ up 1.5%. Dow<...

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Wall Street dropped sharply as Iran launched missiles at Israel, responding to Israeli strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sending oil up 7%. S&P 500 down 1.13%, down 0.39% for the week. NASDAQ down 1...

The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of only 31 points this shortened week. Performing much better than the US which had futures off be...

Wall Street up overnight. A strong outlook by Oracle refuelled AI optimism, countering the negativity weighing on the indices by tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drop in Boeing shares. S&P 500 up 0.38%, NASDAQ up...

The ASX 200 gave up strong early gains closing down 27 at 8565 (0.3%). US futures and lack of detail weighing on sentiment as Asian markets generally weaker. Banks slid slightly, CBA down 0.5% with NAB down 0.2% and the Big...

Wall Street was in the red last night as initial optimism following positive developments in the US-China trade deal faded during the session as Middle Eastern tensions came into focus. Reports suggested the US would partially evacuate i...

ASX 200 jumps to a record high before seeing profit taking creep in and close up only 5 to 8592 (0.1%). News from the UK on the trade talks were lacking in detail, US futures weaker before the CPI number tonight. Banks eased back with CBA

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ASX 200 kicks off the week in style, up 72 points to 8587, a new record. Banks kicked again with CBA up 1.2% and NAB running 1.5% higher. The Big Bank Basket up to $284.50 (1.2%). MQG kicked 1.1% with f...

Wall Street recorded modest gains session on cautious hopes of US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.09%, NASDAQ up 0.31%. Dow dropped at open, recovered into positive territory but dropped to its starting level befo...

The ASX 200 drifted 23 points lower to 8516 (0.3%) ahead of the long weekend. Broad based losses with some of the stars yesterday giving back gains today. Lithium stocks dropped back, PLS dropped 5.2% and IGO down 3.5% with rare e...

Wall Street recorded a negative session as news of talks between Trump and Xi Jinping were overshadowed by the escalating feud between Trump and Musk. Musk has criticised Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” for failing to slash e...

The ASX 200 tried hard to attack and sustain the all-time high but failed, dropping 3 points to 8539 (0.1%). Banks were flat as some profit taking crept in, CBA up 0.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to $282.74 (0.1%) insurers down s...

Wall Street recorded a mixed, choppy session amid the release of weak economic data. The services sector contracted in May for the first time in almost a year while businesses paid higher input prices, demonstrating the effects of Trump’...

ASX 200 finished up 75 points at 8542 (0.9%) close but no cigar. CBA became the first $300bn market cap stock on the ASX. Not surprisingly a new record, the Big Bank Basket up another 1.3% to $282.44. WBC the ...

Wall Street up again amid trade deal optimism and rallying chipmaker stocks. Despite recent tensions, Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to talk this week. S&P 500 up 0.58%, NASDAQ up 0.81%. Dow fell at open but r...

ASX 200 up 53 points to 8647 (0.6%). A solid rally driven by bullion and banks. The Big Bank Basket rallied to $278.81 (+1.2%). CBA up another 1.3%, with ANZ doing well up 1.3%. MQG rose 0.9% and IFL...

Wall Street recorded a positive, choppy session despite a backdrop of rising trade tensions between the US and China and important economic data releases such as US employment data and an ECB rate decision where it’s expected to cut. ...

ASX 200 fell 21 points in quiet trade to 8415 (0.1%). Most sectors showing losses as nerves crept back in on Trump and Chinese negotiations. Banks slipped with WBC off 1.2% and the Big Bank Basket down to $275.32 (-0...

Wall Street recorded a mixed session after recovering from midday lows as it weighed Trump’s critical comments of China which were also optimistic about a trade deal. S&P 500 flat, up 1.88% for the week. NASDAQ down 0.3...

The ASX 200 had a late surge to finish the month with a gain today of 25 points to 8435. ASX records best month since January. Up 3.8%. Banks yet again showed the strength as CBA rose 0.9% with the Big Bank Basket up to $275.55 (1...