Pre-Market Report Monday

Dow Jones down 159 points (-0.47%) overnight on Friday, closing near the low. NASDAQ up 0.14% and S&P 500 down 0.27%. The week continued to be dominated by higher for longer rate fears, as the oil price saw some modest profit taking after its recent run. Bond yields rose as the US 10-yr was up…

Pre-Market Podcast Monday

The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated on Friday as investors followed the latest news about a potential government shutdown and ended what has been a tough month for stocks. The Dow lost 158.84 points, or 0.47% to finish at 33,507.50, led down by Travelers Companies.

End of Day Report Monday

The ASX 200 started the December quarter on a negative note, down 15 points to 7033 (-0.2%), following a choppy day of trade ahead of the RBA meeting tomorrow for its rate decision (hold is expected). Most sectors finished in red today. Defensive utility stocks were in demand, with ORG up 1.0% and APA gaining 0.7%. REITS and…

End of Day Report Friday – Quiet Day

ASX 200 rallied 24 points to 7049(0.3%) in quiet trade. Holiday in VIC today. Holiday in other States on Monday. China closed too. Miners have been in focus in the last few days, BHP up another 1.2% with RIO and FMG joining the party. Lithium shrugged off its recent depression with PLS up 1.9% and AKE up 2.1%. LTR slipped 1.3% on a KV update. Costs up 6% since January. Gold stocks also in demand as bargain hunters scratched around in the ashes,