Pre-Market Report: US Inflation Cools

The Dow hit a new high for the year, up 520 points (+1.47%), driven by a 9.2% jump in Salesforce shares and a moderation in PCE inflation. The S&P 500 gained 0.38%, while the NASDAQ fell 0.23%. October saw a slowdown in PCE inflation measures and a moderation in personal spending, reinforcing expectations that the…

End of Day Report Friday

ASX 200 fought from early big falls to close down only 14 points to 7073 (-0.2%). Banks flat, the Big Bank Basket at $178.32 (-0.3%). MQG slid 0.8%, with other financials pulling back slightly. Insurers held in, with SUN up 0.2% and MPL up 2.0%. REITs mixed, GMG up 1.3% and VCX down 2.1%. Healthcare flat,…

Henry’s Take – Gold in them thar hills!

SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO SUMMARY Gold continues to head higher. Is everyone bullish? Happy holder of GMD and DEG. For now. Investment Committee meeting at Ausbiz. Yesterday's The Call with Kochie. My Advent Calendar stock pick for 2024. Nailed it with JHX last year. Highly controversial one this year. AM Announcements ORG has rejected Plan B.…