Between the Bells

A week of mixed sentiment ended with a soaring rally on Friday as investors digested fresh inflation data out in the U.S. The Dow Jones rallied 1.64%, the S&P500 climbed 1.1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day up 1.03%. The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% on a monthly basis in June and 2.5% yearly, with both readings fallin...

The upcoming report season will provide valuable insights into how ASX-listed companies fared over the financial year. As companies unveil their FY24 results, investors will be keen to assess their performance against a backdrop of rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and a slowing Chinese economy.  This video explores key trends, sector outlooks, and potential market movers.  In this week...

Wall St closed lower overnight as the Nasdaq continued it’s losses from the previous trading session. The Dow Jones rose 0.2%, the S&P500 fell over half a percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 0.93%. US GDP data was released overnight at 2.8% quarter on quarter, 0.3% higher than the forecast of 2.5% In terms of US stocks, investors moved away from some big AI names including Nvidia which f...

Wall Street crumbled on Wednesday as underwhelming results out of two of the tech mega caps weighed on investor sentiment around valuations at the current levels. The Dow Jones fell 1.25% on Wednesday while the Nasdaq and S&P500 had their worst sessions since 2022 with each indices tumbling 2.31% and 3.64% respectively. Shares in Google parent company, Alphabet, fell 5% despite the tech giant...

Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday as a morning rally eased in the last hour of trade to see the key indices post slight losses as investors continue to assess second quarter earnings reports. 2 of the magnificent 7, Tesla and Alphabet, released results after the closing bell on Tuesday with Alphabet reporting better-than-expected results while Tesla saw its profit tumble 45% on easing EV demand....

Wall St closed higher overnight as Nvidia shares led a turnaround on tech stocks and the S&P500 rose in its best day since early June. The Dow Jones gained 0.32%, the S&P 500 advanced over 1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose by 1.58%. In terms of US shares, Nvidia soared by 4.8% following their 8% decline last week. Other tech stocks including Alphabet and Meta also gained more than 2% each....

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Friday as investors dumped mega cap stocks in favour of smaller caps following the broad rally that sent key indices and valuations to record highs in recent months. The Dow Jones fell 0.93%, the S&P500 declined 0.71%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day down 0.81%, but the small-cap focused Russell 2000 climbed 1.68% on Friday. CrowdStrike, the cybersecurit...

The Australian market has been busy this week as we approach the FY24 results season. Some companies have provided early indications of their performance, while others have offered updates on their Q4 trading and future outlook. Which names stood out this week and how did this impact the local market as we head towards the mid-July? In this week’s wrap, Grady covers: (0:31): why Accent Group soare...

Wall St closed lower overnight as investors continue the sell-off in some big technology names. The Dow Jones fell 1.29%, the S&P500 lost 0.78% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended Thursday’s trading session 0.7% lower. Over in Europe, markets closed lower following the announcement that the European Central Bank will keep interest rates unchanged. The STOXX600 closed 0.16% in the red, its fourth s...

Wall St closed mixed overnight as the Nasdaq posted its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones rose 0.59%, the S&P500 fell 1.39% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq plummeted 2.77%.  This was the first time since 2001 in which the Nasdaq lost more than 2.5% in a trading session which saw meta platforms fall 5.7% and tech giants Netflix and Microsoft both also losing 1% each. Over in Europe, markets closed...

Wall Street extended its broad bull market rally into Tuesday with some key indices hitting record highs as investor optimism rises on rate cut hopes. The Dow Jones soared 1.85% to a fresh record high of 40,954.48, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose just 0.2% and the S&P500 ended the session 0.64% higher. Corporate earnings results have also started being released in the US which is adding fuel...

Wall Street rallied on the first trading day of the new week as investors now believe it is more likely for presidential candidate Donald Trump to reclaim the White House at the upcoming election following a failed assassination attempt of the former president over the weekend. The rally was also boosted by strong corporate results out as we near earnings season, with key banks including Goldman S...

Wall Street re-entered record territory on Friday after a slight pullback on Thursday following the release of positive inflation data earlier in the week and as investors looked outside of the AI rally to capitalise on attractive investment opportunities across the broader market. The Dow Jones rose 0.62% to top 40,000 for the first time ever, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq rose 0.55% and 0.63%...

The S&P 500 has notched seven consecutive record highs, fueled by investor optimism over AI advancements. Apple's ascent to the top of the market cap rankings underscores the technology sector's dominance. However, with valuations stretched, questions arise about the sustainability of this rally. This week's market update explores the driving forces behind the record-breaking su...

Wall Street extended its record run into the midweek session as a sharp rise in semiconductor stocks led the market rally for another day. The rally was also ahead of key US inflation data out on Thursday US time with economists’ expecting the inflation rate month-on-month to rise just slightly by 0.1% in June from May, while the YoY inflation rate is expected to cool to 3.1% in June from 3.3% in...

The S&P500 and the Nasdaq both closed at all-time highs ahead of inflation data and second-quarter earnings reports. The S&P500 is coming off its fourth positive eek in the last give amid ongoing optimism that easing inflation could lead to the Fed interest rate cuts. The index closed 0.1% higher overnight, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.28% and the Dow Jones closed slightly lower, d...

Favourable jobs data boosted Wall St to a positive finish on Friday investor optimism of rate cuts out of the Fed gained further traction. The S&P500 notched another record close, ending the day up 0.54%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 0.9% and the Dow Jones ended the day up 0.2%. Nonfarm payrolls for June saw 206,000 jobs added to the economy but the U.S. unemployment rate ticked up to 4....

The AI revolution is upon us, driving innovation and progress at an unprecedented pace. Explore the growing water demands of AI and the impact it has on utilities. Plus, delve into potential investment opportunities within the utilities sector that are poised to benefit from this trend.  In this week’s wrap, Grady covers:  (0:10): how AI could reshape the utilities sector  (2:48): why AI’s hidden...

US equities extended the bull market run on Wall Street overnight in a shortened session. Trading volume was muted with the New York Stock Exchange closing early a 1pm and will be closed tonight for Independence Day. The S&P500 and the Nasdaq both closed at record highs, with investors looking past soft economic data. The S&P500 gained 0.5%, while the Nasdaq closed 0.88% in the green, as m...

Wall St closed higher on Tuesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress on inflation but reiterated that the Fed was not quite ready to cut rates just yet. The Dow Jones rose 0.41%, while the the S&P500 gained 0.62% to close at a record 5509 points and the Nasdaq jumped 0.84% to a record close of 18,028.76 points. Tesla shares rose 4% on Tuesday after the EV company reported bette...

Wall Street started the second half of the US financial year with a green close that saw the Nasdaq settle the day at a fresh record high as positive momentum from the first half extends into the second half. The Dow Jones rose 0.13%, the S&P500 added 0.27% and the tech heavy Nasdaq rose 0.83% to a fresh record close of 17,879.30. US Manufacturing PMI data out this morning showed a slight cont...

Wall street ended the last trading day of the US first half in negative territory despite US inflation data indicating inflation is easing in the US alongside the release of better-than-expected consumer sentiment figures. The S&P500 fell 0.41%, the Nasdaq lost 0.71% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 0.12%. US inflation data for May slowed to its lowest rate in more than three years with th...

This week, the market witnesses a sharp reversal in the artificial intelligence driven rally. Investors are re-evaluating their portfolios in light of the approaching end of FY24 and Australia’s recent inflation data. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold rates at 4.35% was followed by hawkish comments, seemingly justified by higher-than-expected inflation figures.  In this week’s wrap,...

US equities closed in the green as investors await inflation data with the send of the second quarter approaching. The Dow Jones and the S&P500 both ended the session 0.09% higher, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.3%, with AI companies gaining momentum. After hours, a big mover was Nike, its shares down more than 12% after the athletic retailer cut its full-year guidance.  Locally yesterda...

Wall Street extended gains across the major averages on Wednesday as investors assessed their holdings in the final trading sessions of a very strong first half driven by AI and semiconductor stocks. The S&P500 rose 0.16% at the end of the midweek session, the Nasdaq rose just under half a percent and the Dow Jones ended the day up just 0.04%, recovering from a red start to the final trading w...