Pre-Market Report

The S&P 500 marked a record-high close for the second consecutive session overnight, driven by tech stock gains. The index rose 0.22% to 4,850.54 points, while the NASDAQ rose 0.32%, and the Dow gained 138 points (0.36%) closing above 38,000 for the first time ever. Small-cap stocks rebounded, with the Russell 2000 up 2.01%. Treasury…

End of Day Report

The ASX 200 has started the week strongly, up 55 points to 7477 (0.8%) on the US market rally and tech enthusiasm. Banks leading the charge with CBA up 1.3% and NAB up 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket up 1.3%. REITs too in demand as yields fall, AU10Y down 5bp. GMG leading with a 1.3% gain. Industrials…