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Materials, Financials weigh on ASX: Aus shares lose 0.3% Friday, 0.8% on week

12 Jul 2019 - Aus shares fail to maintain record-high territory with Utilities, Financials, Materials dragging the local bourse this week. Average Aussie household has over $1m in …

Nearmap down despite record growth reports: ASX tracking 0.2% lower at noon

12 Jul 2019 - The ASX dropped at the open following mixed leads from Wall Street and is now tracking 0.2% lower at noon. Shares in Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) continue to decline as do aeri…

Trump bemoans China not buying enough farm goods: ASX poised to open lower

12 Jul 2019 - Following mixed leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open lower this morning. Markets were rocked as US and China trade talks resumed – facing even bigger hurd…

Oil companies brace for Tropical Storm Barry: ASX closed 0.4% higher

11 Jul 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX. After the local bourse managed to gain momentum closing 0.4% higher. BHP (ASX:BHP) has joined other oil companies in …

Household lending fell in May: ASX tracking 0.2% at noon

11 Jul 2019 - The ASX is eyeing its second day of gains, with most sectors in profit territory. It's now tracking 0.2 per cent higher at noon. Information Technology sector leadin…

Powell sends rate cut signal: ASX set to open higher

11 Jul 2019 - The ASX is set to open higher this morning as US stocks rose to all time highs. US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled a willingness to lower rates this …

US futures mostly lower ahead of Fed Chair testimony: Aus shares close 0.4% lower

10 Jul 2019 - Australian shares gain for first day in three-sessions. Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) reduces debt, boosts cash, while FY19 AISC costs are higher than expected, $924 per…

Resilient rise, defying mixed global markets: Aus shares gain 0.7% at noon

10 Jul 2019 - Australian share market snaps two-day losing streak & recoups yesterday’s losses, with most sectors charging & the IT sector leading the pack. Australian construction…

US and China trade officials meet: ASX poised to open higher

10 Jul 2019 - Following mixed leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher. US stocks braced for Central Bank news this week and faltered on concerns regarding the US-Ch…

APRA increases banks capital requirement by 3%, moves deadline: Aus shares lose 0.1%

09 Jul 2019 - Investor concern ahead of Fed chair Wednesday testimony weighs on Aussie shares. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) signs new Great Wall offtake agreement, sales/production t…

Selling from all-time highs continues ahead of Fed mtg: Aus shares 0.3% lower at noon

09 Jul 2019 - 2nd day of losses for Australian shares & Wall Street, on better than expects jobs data worrying investors that a US rate cut may not eventuate. Aussie business condi…

Tech drags down Wall Street: Aus shares to open flat

09 Jul 2019 - Australian shares are set for a subdued start after US stocks pulled back on Monday. Huon Aquaculture Group (ASX:HUO) has announced salmon grown at its Whale Point Sa…

US data points to no potential Fed cut in July: Aus shares lose 1.2%

08 Jul 2019 - Australian shares erase last two trading sessions of gains, ending five days of gains and shying further from all-time high neared last week. Huon Aquaculture Group (…

Better than expected US jobs report causes equity falls: Aus shares 0.98% lower at noon

08 Jul 2019 - Australian shares erase Friday's highs after US equities slip on better than expected jobs report, which caused people to reassess the Fed's stance on interest rates.…

Wall Street falls from record highs after strong jobs report: Aus shares to open lower

08 Jul 2019 - Australian shares are poised to open lower after a week of gains following weak leads from Wall Street. Investment fund, Regal (ASX:RF1) has announced since listing o…

Fortescue Metals down as ore price falls: ASX closes 0.5% higher

05 Jul 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market. The local bourse managed to maintain momentum to gain 0.5%. Fortescue Metals Group’s Founder and …

Western Areas rise after completing works: ASX tracking 0.1% higher at noon

05 Jul 2019 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 0.1% higher at noon. The Real Estate Investment Trust sector is leading the way and the Material sector trailing behind. …

Bond yields fall: ASX set to open lower

05 Jul 2019 - The ASX looks set to open lower. There were thin trading volumes globally due to the US market being closed for Independence Day. European shares edged higher. Yester…

Retail turnover rises less than expected, ASX 96-pts off all-time high: Aus shares close 0.5% higher

04 Jul 2019 - Record-breaking day for Aus share market, hitting a new 11.5-year high. We are now 96-points off an all-time high. HUB24 (ASX:HUB) says its target price ranges from $…

Market within 100 points of an all-time high: ASX 0.6% higher at noon

04 Jul 2019 - The ASX is around 100 points away at noon from reaching an all time high of 6,828.7 (1 November 2007). Shares were trading at a fresh 11.5 year high at the open this …

Record highs for Wall St: ASX set to open higher

04 Jul 2019 - The ASX is set to open higher this morning after Wall Street pushed to record highs. There was thin trading in the US ahead of the Independence Day break. The US made…

Woolworths gains after spin-off announcement: ASX closed 0.5% higher

04 Jul 2019 - After a dip in early trade the ASX managed to gain momentum and closed 0.5% higher. SpeedCast International (ASX:SDA) shares continue to slump after they announced a …

Metals and miners up: ASX tracking 0.3% higher at noon

03 Jul 2019 - The ASX fell at the open but rose in early trade and is now tracking 0.3% higher at noon. Metals and miners are on the rise today as St Barbara (ASX:SBM), Saracen Min…

Gold shoots up as oil drops: ASX set to open lower

03 Jul 2019 - The ASX set to open lower. US stocks edged higher to a fresh record. The S&P 500 swung between gains and losses before rising into the close for a second straight all…

RBA cut rates to historical low, banks under pressure: Aus shares close 0.1% higher

02 Jul 2019 - Australian share market falls after RBA cut rates as expected to 1%, but the ASX200 claws back into positive territory, rising for the 2nd session. Financials lost ov…

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