End of Day Report Thursday

ASX 200 fell 5 points to 7173 (-0.1%) in a day of consolidation closing near highs for the day. Plenty of corporate news around, from Chemist Warehouse's reverse takeover to MFG FUM and MGF deal. Plus, we saw a bid for PPT up 6.7%. Banks eased back very slightly, with NAB down 0.4% and MQG…

End of Day Report Wednesday

MARKET WRAP ASX 200 romped ahead by 117 points to 7178 (+1.7%). All is forgiven after the losses of yesterday, even lithium staged a significant comeback. This despite falls in international lithium stocks. AKE up 3.0%, PLS up 5.6% with some large blocks traded, MIN rose 4.2% with iron ore miners not even stirred by…