the daily moo

Market fear is spiking just as oil pushes higher. As Australian stocks plummet this morning, we're seeing real market fear take hold, reflected in the volatility index heading up toward 'liberation day' levels from last April. With no end in sight to the Iran conflict, investors should definitely expect further intense volatility ahead. Watchlist: Carnival, IBM, Northern Star Resources Check out t...

Markets swung back to the red overnight, as the oil price touched above US$80 and may keep rising. Fears of the impact of such a shock increase is sending stocks down – but if oil hits US$100, as analysts predict, it may be a more serious correction of around 12%. It oil and (surprisingly) software stocks that are holding up. Watchlist: Viva Energy, Expedia, Marvell Technology Check out these stoc...

Markets are rallying back, despite the ongoing Iran crisis. And in a highly volatile market, where are investors getting their leads? One way is via the cryptocurrency market. There's a strong correlation between BItcoin and technology stocks – where Bitcoin swings, others will follow. It's rally overnight is one telling example, as investors also piled back into the US tech sector. Watchlist: Coi...

World markets continue to fall, led by Europe, as investors watch the price of oil soar, and see no quick end to the Iran conflict and its trade disruption. The emerging fear is that a rapidly rising oil price will fuel inflation, and central banks may act to curb it, creating a stagflationary effect that poisons investment performance. Watchlist: Palantir, NexGen Energy, BYD Check out these stock...

With US markets recovering from early losses overnight, investors are optimistically expecting a quick, conclusive end to the Iran conflict. But there are indications outside the share market that this may not be achieved. And the potential for inflation to wreak havoc on the global economy is not being thoroughly considered in sharemarkets. Watchlist: CrowdStrike, Berkshire Hathaway, Capstone Cop...

We're seeing some clear reactions in the Australian market this morning, which are likely to echo in other global markets as they open around the world. Investors are responding to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran: airlines are falling, banking and finance is dropping, defence is rocketing up and oil is surging. We explain why this is happening and what to expect. Watchlist: Virgin Australia, Lif...

The ASX is hovering near record levels as strong ETF inflows signal investors are still buying the rally. With mixed global cues and earnings in focus, markets are testing whether passive flows can keep pushing equities higher. Watchlist: Block Inc, Ramsay Health Care, Intuit  Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote 

Global sharemarkets continue to rally led by the US technology sector. While Bitcoin, gold and other assets are also heading higher, it was Nvidia's result, out this morning, that beat all expectations, to prove the AI boom is getting louder not quieter, as the whole artificial intelligence sector looks ready to reap greater revenue. Watchlist: Circle, HSBC, Qantas Check out these stocks at  www.m...

US technology stocks rose overnight, as investors re-embraced risk, with Intel and AMD among those rocketing up. As earnings results continue to roll out we are seeing wild swings in stock prices. One sector outperforming is defence. Following a strong result from DroneShield today, we outline global growth for this significant sector. Watchlist: DroneShield, Workday, Advanced Micro Devices Check...

With US stocks falling sharply, led by the broader technology sector, it's software stocks in particular focus. The bloodbath in the sector is covering almost all players, quite unfairly, say some commentators, who believe real bargains are now emerging in some big stocks and those with a sector-specific focus. Watchlist: Microsoft, IBM, Scentre Check out these stocks at  www.moomoo.com/quote

The US government is imposing new global 15% tariffs on imports following the cancellation of previous ones by the US Supreme Court. The effect and future of these temporary tariffs are uncertain, adding to increasing market volatility over US-Iran military tension and wild stock swings this earnings season in the US and Australia. Watchlist: Austal, Zip, Moderna Check out these stocks at  www.moo...

Positive momentum in sharemarkets continues, with markets gaining, and London hitting a new high. Metals, after a phenomenal rally in 2025, hit a wall this month, but seem to be gathering for yet another run up. Under supply remains a critical issue, while other factors are influencing the path of specific metals as 2026 continues. Watchlist: Regis Resources, DoorDash, Telstra Check out these stoc...

While US market barely budged overnight, we saw swings in commodities with gas, gold and Bitcoin falling. Investors are more focused on earnings, which are leading to divergence in stock performance. This includes the US megacap 'magnificent seven' stocks which are down up to 18% year-to-date, erasing 12-month gains for some of them. The drop is so severe there is now an argument that based on the...

This year it is Australian mining stocks sweeping investors off their feet, as they become shy over big US technology bets. And the sector may get another jolt this week with BHP, Rio Tinto and Newmont among those reporting. We deep dive into what's going on. Watchlist: Newmont, Deere, Web Travel Check out these stocks at  www.moomoo.com/quote

US markets dipped overnight with investors concerned rates may not be coming down as soon as hoped in the US. They're also cautious about massive spending plans on AI. But that huge spend will benefit some stocks, by a lot, across the whole AI supply chain. At very top of that list may be the memory, data storage sector, despite its phenomenal run in 2025, it may not be done at all. Watchlist: San...

Australian banks are being upgraded with earnings over the year expected to rise due to interest rate hikes. It's why they're being upgraded. But we explain why Macquarie is in a better place than the Commonwealth Bank if you're looking for the long term. Also, the bullish pace of the global sharemarket looks set to continue this year. And things are looking up for Ford and Spotify. Watchlist: Com...

Global markets continue to rally this week, with the Dow Jones hitting an all-time high. One category exempt from this week's rally is the big US pharmaceutical stocks. Price wars over obesity drugs and anxiety as major patents expire has investors and the sector scrambling for solutions: mergers and Ai are two possible answers. Watchlist: AstraZeneca, Macquarie Group, CAR Group Check out these st...

A rough week in markets is followed by a stronger Monday. We're seeing wildly different stock performances as investors react to company results. And this week Australia is in focus as heavyweight banks and health companies report. Analysts expect strong earnings growth, returning to positive gains after years of declines, with miners to lead. Watchlist: CSL, Walmart, Pop Mart Check out these stoc...

Markets are entering correction as investors retreat from big technology and other growth sectors to safer staple stocks. Their mood is for Hershey bars not gold bars right now, and the question is, should you buy, hold or sell out of your big tech holdings. There could be bargains to buy or more to lose. Watchlist: QQQ ETF, Amazon, GOLD ETF Check out these stocks at  www.moomoo.com/quote

Technology stocks continue to suffer amid a widespread selloff. Even some excellent earnings reports are not enough to lift stocks. But critical minerals are in focus as the US and Australia make plans for the sector, including strategic reserves and price floors, as they seek to secure a supply. This could have a big impact on rare earths and other sectors. Watchlist: Lynas Rare Earths, Google, B...

Markets swung into the red overnight and in today's trading as new AI tools made investors reconsider what companies have a viable future. Consultancies and data providers were not judged kindly, joining software stocks on investors' blacklist for the session. Earnings results for some, such as Gartner, also had an effect, but the broader trend was undeniable. Watchlist: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Che...

US stocks swung up overnight, as investors sought risk following the dip at the end of last week and a seismic drop in precious metals. Gold continued to fall, as did oil and Hong Kong stocks. But Bitcoin rebounded a little, though it's 30% fall from October is now understood to represent a loss of investor confidence. Watchlist: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Check out these stocks at www.moomoo.com/quot...

At the end of a midly positive week for shares the bottom of the gold market fell out, as a rally in the US dollar amid signs of higher inflation ushered in a sell off. Huge falls in gold and silver on Friday are expected to continue. This seems like a bubble market that has just burst creating a sense of chaos and uncertainty. Watchlist: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Check out these stocks at  www.moomo...

Big technology stocks are reporting their quarterly results this week, and while they're beating expectations, that's not enough for the likes of Microsoft which dragged the US market down overnight. But health stocks are on the rise and is set to challenge big tech as a US market leader, while also shining in Australia and Hong Kong. Watchlist: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Check out these stocks at  ww...

As the US market breaches new levels, we're seeing the uranium sector rocket up, as supply shortage meets greater demand. And the artificial intelligence infrastructure build out is a principal reason for this dynamic. We outline some ways to invest across this surging sector. Watchlist: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Check out these stocks at  www.moomoo.com/quote