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Tech lead the gains in the US as Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter. The Nasdaq jumped 271 points (+1.9%). The RBA interest rate decision is today at 2:30 pm and will be eagerly waited on by the market. SPI Futures pointing to another day of gains up 50 points (+0.67%) Check out the latest news on Henry's Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI Futures up 50 (0.7%) Dow up 104 (0.3%) Nasdaq up 2...

The ASX 200 kicked off the week in style rising 20 points to 7514 (0.3%). Off highs at close. Miners and material stocks led the way higher with BHP up 0.1%, FMG up 3.0% and lithium stocks in strong demand again. SYA up 32.0%, LTR up 9.0% and PLS up 5.5%. Gold stocks too slightly better despite falls in bullion, NCM up 0.9% and DEG up 6.9%. Energy stocks slightly firmer, STO up 0.3% and WPL better...

The Dow finished up 140 points on Friday as technology stocks were under pressure from rising yields as the 2-year and 10-year curve properly inverted. SPI Futures closed up 19 points (+0.25%). Catch up on the latest news with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI Futures up 19 (0.25%) Dow rallies late up 140 (0.4%) Nasdaq up 41 (0.29%) S&P up 15 (0.34%) Iron ore allies 6% to $159.84  Gold d...

News overnight that Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil a day for 6 months, saw oil prices fall sharply. US stocks fell in an end-of-month/quarter slump, for the first quarterly loss in two years. The Dow finished down 550 points (-1.56%). SPI Futures pointing to a 42 point loss, but we’re still on track for a positive quarter and month. Catch up on the latest news with Hen...

 The ASX 200 fell 15 points to 7500 (0.2%) as early enthusiasm waned and we limped into month and quarter end. Big match out sell off of 30 points. Banks under a little pressure with the Big Bank Basket down to $189.96. Insurers flat, MQG down 1.8% and MFG down 2.2% on an update on staff retention options. Healthcare slipped slightly, CSL off 0.7% and FPH back on the nose down 2.6%. Industrials mi...

The script flipped overnight as US stocks dropped on war concerns. The Dow fell 65 points (-0.19%) while the Nasdaq dropped 1.2%. SPI Futures are up 10 points (+0.13%) as the winning streak looks to slow down. Get up to speed with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI Futures up 10 Dow falls 65 (0.19%) Nasdaq down 177 (1.2%) S&P500 down 29 (0.6%) Commodities firm. Oil up 3%.  Gold up 1.4% Ir...

The ASX 200 rose for a seventh session with the market now edging further into positive for the calendar year. Risk was back on, helped by targeted spending measures in the Federal Budget aimed at reducing the cost of living and peace talk progress in Europe. Most sectors closed in positive territory. The All-Tech index was up 3.3% with Block (SQ2) up 7.3% and Xero (XRO) up 5.3%. Healthcare stocks...

US stocks firmed again overnight, the Dow finished up 338 points (+0.97%) rallying hard into the close and making it four on the trot as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine lift sentiment. While no cease-fire was secured, Russia has reportedly softened demands as part of negotiations. The Australian Federal Government is set to hand out cash to millions in the pre-election budget release with c...

 The ASX 200 climbed another 52 points to 7464 (0.7%) to be only around 2% from its all-time high. The budget looms and banks shone again with the Big Bank Basket up to $190.63 (0.4%). CBA running 0.2% and WBC up 1.1% as bond yields continue higher, now 2.91% in the 10s. MQG doing well too gaining 1.4% and Insurers slightly higher. Healthcare bounced as the AUD fell below 75c, CSL up 1.4% and RMD...

US stocks rallied for the third straight session, with Dow finishing up 95 points (+0.27%). Oil prices retreated on the back of China’s covid resurgence, as OPEC+ said it has no plans to change its output levels. SPI Futures pointing to another modest day of gains up 38 points (+0.52%) this morning. Catch up on the latest news with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX SPI 200 Futures up 38. Dow up 97 (...

The ASX 200 quietly firm up 6 points to 7412 (0.1%). Banks and materials firing up again ahead of budget tomorrow night. The Big Bank Basket rose to $189.87 with NAB up 0.8% and MQG doing well up 1.1% as SUN rallied 1.2%. ASX up 0.4% despite delays to CHESS with GQG down 1.5%. Healthcare down as dollar earners under pressure, CSL down 1.1%, COH off 3.2% and FPH continuing lower by 3.5%. REITS slip...

The big news from the weekend was President Biden’s comments that Russian President Putin “cannot remain in power”. The comment was met with mixed responses from European officials, as the White House assured it is not seeking a regime change. SPI Futures are 33 points this morning, looking to start the week off with a win.  Catch up on the latest news with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI...

The ASX 200 limped 19 points higher to 7406 (0.3%) in quiet trade. Materials were once again the star sector. BHP up 1.0%, FMG up 1.7% and base metals too better, S32 up 0.4% and IGO better by 3.5%. Gold miners also in demand, NCM up 3.5% and RED up 5.5%. Lithium stocks firmed again, PLS up 3.2% and LTR up 2.7%. Oil stocks slightly positive, STO up 0.6% with coal stocks doing well, YAL up 1.7% and...

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 38 points. Dow rose 349 points (1.02%) Nasdaq up 269 points (1.93%) S&P 500 up 64 (1.43%) US 10 year yields 2.3699% Gold up 1.3% Oil eases 2.1% Iron ore flat. Nickel up 15%. Why not sign up for a free trial ? Get access to expert insights and independent research and become a better investor.

The ASX 200 had a quiet day bucking the downdraft from US markets rising nine points to 7387 (+0.1%). It was a tale of two sectors, banks down, resources up. The banks weakened ever so slightly despite another $2.5bn buyback from NAB , CBA down 0.1%, ANZ off 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket down to $190.75. MQG down a little, off 1.7% and insurers flat. Healthcare slid with CSL flat, RMD copping a dow...

ASX SPI Futures down 54 points to 7295 Dow falls 449 points (1.3%)  Nasdaq down 186 Points (1.3%) Oil rallies 5% plus. Gold up 0.8% Iron ore up 0.3%. Nickel up 14%. AUD at highest in four months around 75c. Yields pull back from highs. Why not sign up for a free trial ? Get access to expert insights and independent research and become a better investor.

The ASX 200 moved up another 37 points to 7378(0.5%) today as banks burst higher as yields continue to move up. 10-year yields hit 2.82% at one stage and the Big Bank Basket rose to $190.85(1.1%) with CBA up 1.3% and NAB up 1.6% as brokers focus on buy back potential in May results. MQG kicked 1.3% higher but ASX lost 1.6% as CHESS issues abound. Insurers flat. Healthcare better with CSL up 0.8% a...

Strong night for US stocks as the Dow finished up 254 points (+0.74%) and never traded in negative territory. A big session for US tech stocks which are back in fashion, with most of the big names gaining more than 2%. Tesla added 7% as its market cap topped US$1 trillion. SPI Futures are up 31 points (+0.42%) following leads from the US. Catch up on the latest with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX...

The ASX 200 jumped another 63 points to 7356 (+1.0%) as commodity and energy stocks led the charge. Well off highs of nearly 100 points up. Miners leading the way, BHP up 5.1% accounting for 35 points alone. RIO up 3% and FMG up 1.2% joined in with lithium and base metal stocks in demand. PLS up 4.5% and MIN up 4.9%. S32 put in another good day up 3.1% with gold miners also in demand despite no bu...

The Dow fell 202 points (-0.58%) overnight, with Powell saying the Fed will raise rates more aggressively if needed. SPI Futures are up 80 points (+1.1%) perhaps optimistic on the back of US markets and Powell’s comments. Get up to speed with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI Futures up 80 Dow falls 202 (0.6%) as Boeing falls on Chinese plane tragedy. Nasdaq down 55 (0.4%) S&P 500 unchan...

The ASX 200 closed down 16 points at 7279 (-0.22%) as early exuberance evaporated. We turned negative having been up near 60 points. Banks were the swing factor as the Big Bank Basket fell to $187.73 (-0.53%). NAB eased back 1.0%, SUN down 2.2% and MFG fell 4.3% after Hamish resigned from the board. MQG was a pinprick of green, up 0.1%. Healthcare also weaker with CSL off 1.5% as the AUD rose. Ind...

SPI Futures are pointing to a 59-point gain, following the ASX 200's best week in more than a year last week, with a 3.3% gain. The Russia/Ukraine war continues to headline news, and Hong Kong plans to review its COVID restrictions as cases ease. Catch up on the latest news with Henry’s Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI Futures up 59 points. Dow up 274 points (0.8%) nasdaq up 279 points (2.05%)...

The ASX 200 put on another 44 points to 7294 (+0.6%). Big jump on the 4.10 pm match out with banks turning positive as potential ASX Index rebalancing gave us a nudge, 3.2% for the week. Today was all about a resource bounce with BHP up 1.3%, RIO up 1.6% and FMG up 2.2%. Base metals up S32 better by 1.5%, Lithium and rare earths kicking higher too with LYC up 3.7% and LTR up 7.8%. Gold miners miss...

US stocks post the best three day run since November 2020. The Dow finished near highs up 418 points (+1.23%). Oil is back above US$100 following three consecutive days of losses. SPI Futures are up 37 points (+0.51%). Get up to speed with Henry's Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 SPI up 37 Dow up 418 (1.2%)  Nasdaq up up 178 (1.3%) Gold pushes higher. Oil up 8.8% Iron ore up 1%. BoE raises rates b...

The ASX 200 continues the rally up 76 points to 7215 (+1.0%) as tech stocks lead the charge higher. Bombed out and oversold tech stocks rallied hard after HK Tech and US Nasdaq gains. KGN up 12.0%, BET up 10.1% and PBH up 10.3% doing well as buyers return. BNPL stocks in focus as SQ2 bounces hard up 10.2%. The All-Tech Index rose 3.3%. WTC and XRO showing good gains. Banks were also strong with th...