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Commodities seen as inflation hedge, pushes ASX higher for March by 5.7%, though 0.2% lower today

31 Mar 2022 - As investors thought an 8-day rally was on the cards, the closing match at 4.10pm wiped off that dream as the transaction pulled the local bourse into the red to clos…

Energy stocks dims, US mulls tapping SPR again, ASX up 7% for month, trading up 0.4% at noon

31 Mar 2022 - Aussie stocks were on a tear supported by the rally in the commodities complex, lifting the local bourse higher to a fresh 3-month high. Though optimism faded amid ne…

S&P 500 snaps 4-day winning streak, BHP, MQG, ABB, RHC on watch today: ASX to edge higher

31 Mar 2022 - Wall St took a breather today, closing in the red after several strong days of gains, and two straight weeks of gains. The S&P 500 snapped its four day winning streak…

Tech stocks rally, Banks lift, Energy drags: ASX closes 0.7% higher

30 Mar 2022 - The ASX held its gains in the afternoon and finished Wednesday’s session in positive territory thanks to a boost in tech stocks. Following the release of the Federal …

Tech leads, Telstra CEO to retire: ASX up 0.7% at noon

30 Mar 2022 - The ASX has advanced this morning following Wall St’s lead amid rising signs of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Most sectors are in positive terri…

Wall St extends gains for 4th day, Telstra, Flight Centre, Healius, BHP, REITS on watch: ASX to rise

30 Mar 2022 - An almost a broad rally across the major indexes around the globe amid rising signs of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow is set to pull back …

ASX rises ahead of Federal Budget as stocks perform, closes 0.7% higher

29 Mar 2022 - The local bourse posted its sixth straight day of gains, its best rally for 2022, rising above concerns on recession risks as investors await the Federal Budget to be…

Energy down, tech jumps, Morrison & Co sweetens Uniti deal: ASX taps 11-wk high, up 0.8% at noon

29 Mar 2022 - Aussie stocks jumped to a near 11-week high, as tech shares erase 2-days of losses overshadowing weakness in energy, and material stocks while investors await the Fed…

S&P gains for a 3rd day, Costa, Sims, Janus Henderson, Westpac, CBA, NAB on watch today: ASX to rise

29 Mar 2022 - Wall St turns higher after recession fears recede, following a weak finish around the globe. China announced a lockdown in Shanghai following a surge in Covid-19 case…

BHP leads major miners, Xero & Block weigh on tech: ASX closes 0.1% higher

28 Mar 2022 - The ASX finished Monday’s session a touch higher after easing its gains in the late afternoon. Across the sectors, materials led the pack while technology weighed the…

Materials lead, CEO resigns from Star: ASX up 0.5% at noon

28 Mar 2022 - Starting the week off on a positive note, the ASX has opened higher thanks to a boost in miners, while tech stocks weigh. Across the sectors, materials are out in fro…

S&P 500 gains 8% in 2-weeks, best run since 2020, Rio, FMG, Macquarie, Scentre on watch: ASX to rise

28 Mar 2022 - Global markets closed mixed on Friday, rising US treasury bond yields boosted financials though hurt growth stocks while rising commodity prices limited losses. An at…

ASX wraps up winning for a 2nd straight week, closing 1.5% higher

25 Mar 2022 - Aussie shares rose for a 2nd straight week while it rallied for its 4th straight day as a tap of dividend payments streamed through. The strength in the resources hea…

Stocks stage rally to finish choppy week: ASX up 0.4% at noon

25 Mar 2022 - The ASX is in rally mode for its 4th straight day to a 2-month high, even as investors assess several cross currents and the impact of the growth of the global econom…

Wall St recoup losses on rebound, NAB, Atlas Arteria, Premier, Uniti on watch today: ASX to rise

25 Mar 2022 - Wall St rebounded, Europe and Asia was mixed after the ASX rallied for its third day in a row as western leaders met in a medley of talks in Brussels to discuss furth…

Crown feels blow on Perth license fall, ASX closes 0.1% higher for 3rd day

24 Mar 2022 - The Australian sharemarket managed to eke out a gain to post a third straight close ahead of Russia’s stock exchange set to open shortly after a month long shutdown.

Brickworks' share price blows rooftop, Resource stocks soar on trim supply: ASX up 0.2% at noon

24 Mar 2022 - The ASX has marched higher after a weak start as the local bourse looks to continue its rally for the 6th time in 7-days. Oil prices continue to climb ahead of the NA…

Wall St slips on inflation concerns, Nickel Mines, AGL, Origin, Uniti on watch today: ASX to fall

24 Mar 2022 - Wall St and European markets retreat as oil prices rally. The price of nickel rebounded, hitting its trading limit of 15% as buyers emerged at the London Metal Exchan…

Tech takes materials' crown: ASX closes 0.5% higher

23 Mar 2022 - The ASX spent all of Wednesday’s session in positive territory with nearly all sectors in the green. The technology sector led today’s gains, followed by financials, …

Block leads tech's surge, Fisher & Paykel tumbles on revenue guidance: ASX up 0.5% at noon

23 Mar 2022 - Following Wall St’s lead, the ASX opened higher and has stayed in positive territory as technology takes the crown from materials. The local bourse continues to be vo…

Market open: Tech leads as materials fall, ASX up 0.4% in muted trade

23 Mar 2022 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move at the market open including Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH), Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL), Flight Centre (ASX:FLT), Block (AS…

Wall St rises as bond rout deepens, Fisher & Paykel, Sonic, Flight Centre on watch: ASX to rise

23 Mar 2022 - Global shares rose after yesterday's hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, leading to bank stocks advancing. There are continued concerns tha…

Miners & energy rally, Tech weighs: ASX closes 0.9% higher

22 Mar 2022 - The ASX swam in positive territory today, buoyed by a rally in materials and energy stocks while technology weighed. Heavyweight miners did the heavy lifting, led by …

Resources rally reboots as West mulls on sanctions, Profit warning sinks Boral: ASX up 1.1% at noon

22 Mar 2022 - The ASX jumped at the open to a 9-week high, pulled higher by resources stocks amid surging commodity prices. Technology stocks are giving back gains after yesterday'…

Wall St falls after hawkish comments, Amcor, Alumina, Bluescope on watch today: ASX to rise

22 Mar 2022 - Wall St closed mixed as investors took a breather following last week's rally. Ukraine President Zelenskyy refused to surrender Mariupol, sending oil prices soaring. …

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