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The US market surged to highs again last week as technology stocks, those with decades of history, experienced a powerful surge. To name just two, Lenovo and Dell both jumped more than 60% last week alone. It's all about artificial intelligence, with these businesses finding essential roles in the boom. All the while, the unresolved Middle East standoff is being ignored. Watchlist: Hewlett Packard...

US sharemarkets rallied to highs, still believing an end to the US-Iran conflict is nigh. And that was supported by staggering gains in companies reporting results, such as Snowflake. But the US economy is telling a different story, as growth slows sharply and inflation refuses to drop, stagflationary forces are intensifying and will bring volatility. Watchlist: Snowflake, Dell, Genesis Minerals C...

As markets hold steady, awaiting news from the Middle East, there's increasing worry about the rampant rally under way in the artificial intelligence sector. In response, investors, including those at the institutional level, are adopting the HALO strategy – focusing on 'heavy assets, low obsolescence' stocks to counter AI volatility. Watchlist: Austal, META, PDD Check out these stocks:  www.moomo...

Technology stocks boosted the US market to new highs overnight, while also lifting some Asian markets yesterday. Staggering gains since April 1 mean some stocks are rising almost vertically. It's looking both unsustainable and extremely fragile. Any global economic shock or stumble in the AI rollout could see a correction. Watchlist: Intel, Micron, Nufarm Check out these stocks:  www.moomoo.com/qu...

US-Iran peace optimism saw the oil price tumble and global sharemarkets rise overnight. With another solid performance for Australian shares expected today, it could be coal stocks leading gains once again. The sector is booming as demand intensifies, up more than 50% in 12 months. But for how much longer will its impressive bull run last? Watchlist: Whitehaven Coal, Lenovo, Fisher & Paykel He...

Technology stocks are performing again, pushing US markets to highs, while those in the Asia-Pacific region flounder. And of all the tech sectors, it's space that's booming the loudest. As the giant Space X IPO nears, and dollars flow into the broader space economy, dedicated ETFs and stocks are recording record gains. Watchlist: Betashares Space Industry ETF, Dell Technologies, Brambles Check out...

Sharemarkets continue to rise on suggestions of an Iran peace deal, as investors resume trading in risk sectors. The leading trade overnight was in quantum-computing stocks, as the US government launched an investing spree, targeting IBM and others. Analysts outline strong growth expectations for this volatile and fascinating sector. Watchlist: Defiance Quantum ETF, Workday, ARM Holdings Check out...

Markets resurge toward highs as the US suggests peace with Iran is imminent. As the oil price dipped, travel and tech stocks rallied hard, especially airlines. The ultimate travel stock, SpaceX, is planning to list next month, and we dissect the arguments around its valuation and outline key points for potential investors. Watchlist: Nvidia, Walmart, 4DMedical Check out these stocks:  www.moomoo.c...

Sharemarkets are attempting to find some stability as global bond markets crater over fears of rising inflation. The risk-off mood saw technology and growth stocks take a tumble overnight as fear that the oil price near US$110 will keep impacting economies and cause stagflation. If bond yields keep rising, the sharemarket rally will struggle to continue. Watchlist: Technology One, Elders, Home Dep...

The US sharemarket again bounded to new highs, despite another bad inflation read overnight. Investors are particularly keen to see what comes out of the US-China summit under way, with key business leaders attending. But in Australia, big banks are reeling from the federal budget changes, with the Commonwealth Bank now in correction. Watchlist: Commonwealth Bank, Xero, Alibaba Check out these sto...

As US markets draw back, scared by higher-than-expected inflation, the Australian market is reeling from a drastic change to taxation. We explore what's changing and how investors can respond. Watchlist: Woodside, Under Armour, Cisco Check out these stocks:  www.moomoo.com/quote

US stocks bound to new highs again, with technology and some commodities leading the gains. Nvidia reached a high, now surpassing US$5.3 trillion in value. But the Australian sharemarket continues to flounder, and with even more rate rises to come in the months ahead, we can expect mounting pressure on local stocks. Watchlist: LIfe360, Rigetti Computing, Circle Check out these stocks:  www.moomoo....

US markets surge to new highs, as technology companies' results lift investor spirits. Meanwhile, Australian stocks flatline, but not aluminium, with Aloca and Rio Tinto just two local names benefiting from a dramatic upswing in the metal's price. Lack of supply is re-energising the overlooked sector, with strong further gains expected. Watchlist: South 32, Datadog, Constellation Energy Check out...

Strong earnings results are pumping the US market into highs, with artificial intelligence still the key trading theme. It's become a powerful rally over the past month, even though we're seeing no end to the global oil crisis and central banks look to increase rates. The signal this US investor euphoria may be over will be in the Nasdaq-100 index, so watch the key 26,000 level. Watchlist: Uber, C...

As Iran strikes its neighbours and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, to US retaliation, the oil price jumped and shares tanked. With the Dow Jones Industrial down more than 1%, Australian shares are also falling this morning. Our strategist provides his update from Melbourne, as the Australian Shareholders' Association 2026 Investor Conference continues. Watchlist: ON Semiconductor, AMD, Westpac Bank...

The US market continues to reach highs, as Asian markets score losses. It is the huge, powerful American technology stocks driving significant gains there. And that is lead by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, as companies now show earnings strength. As estimates of AI spend increase to US$5 trillion over five years, we examine four critical supply sectors. Watchlist: Roundhill Memo...

Markets return to highs, making April the best for sharemarket performance in many years. A stunning tech-led rally, kicked along by strong earnings from the likes of Google, belies dangerous conditions. As inflation appears set for inevitable rise and interest rates start to trend up, investors may not be reading the signs of peril in the bull run. Watchlist: Sandisk, Apple, ANZ Bank Check out th...

Sharemarkets are holding steady despite a huge spike in the oil price and Middle East tension muddling some other markets around the globe. But post-market US trading was dominated this morning by Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon. There was one clear winner and some interesting results and themes that came out of it all. Watchlist: Qantas Airways, Seagate Technology, Westgold Resources Check o...

The heat is coming out of sharemarkets as the Middle East standoff continues. As oil rises above US$110, stocks are under pressure, especially airlines. Falling up to 40% this year, some analysts are saying they're a 'high risk, high value' proposition. We also preview what to watch out for when four of the 'magnificent seven' report tomorrow. Watchlist: Qantas Airways, Seagate Technology, Westgol...

The US sharemarket hit yet another new high overnight. Technology stocks rally, just as the oil price shoots up and the Middle East standoff is without resolution. It may be this week's critical central bank meeting in the US that delivers a wake up call to investors that oil-induced inflation is a bigger worry than they think. Watchlist: Ebay, BYD, Karoon Energy Check out these stocks:  www.moomo...

Software stocks slid heavily overnight, dragging down the broader US market, and bleeding into the Australian open. The standout US sector is semiconductors, ripping up an astonishing 30% in value so far in April. But the heat of that rise, and unquenchable demand for semiconductors and computer chips, is becoming a problem, with the bull run looking unsustainable. Watchlist: Texas Instruments, IB...

US shares rally to new highs, again, with a heedless exuberance that cannot last. It's the only major sharemarket that appears to have not factored in the real risks from rising global energy prices and undersupply. Expect a reckoning, as investors realise the impact, which may lead to underperformance compared with global markets. Watchlist: Intel, Newmont, Sandfire Resources Check out these stoc...

As the oil price rises and the Middle East conflict confuses investors, sharemarkets are falling. But strong earnings reports are proving a powerful bottom-up force. Another could be a string of IPOs this year, some valued in the trillions of dollars. From SpaceX to Canva, we'll see companies debut on the sharemarket across Australia, Hong Kong and the US. But how do you pick the winners from lose...

Markets are holding steady, despite Middle East chaos, with momentum fuelled by US earnings results. And strong demand is pushing commodities up, with silver in place to lead the 2026 precious metals' rally as supply cannot meet mounting demand from industry and investors. Watchlist: iShares Silver Trust, Northrop Grumman, Lynas Rare Earths Check out these stocks:  www.moomoo.com/quote

The US market is at a new high, soaring as sentiment builds around three key factors: an end to Middle East conflict (and lower oil price); a strong run of US company earnings; and belief that interest rates will not rise. This week, and especially next week, we will find out if the forces in play will support huge gains in the US. Watchlist: Nvidia, GE Aerospace, Megaport Check out these stocks: ...