Market Updates

The ASX 200 closed down 9 points at 8948 (-0.1%) in listless trade. Industrials remain under pressure, WES off 2.2% and ALL down 1.3% with retail falling as APE dropped 2.0%. Tech also in the doldrums, WTC falling another 0.4% and XRO off 1.7%. The All-Tech Index down %. TLS slid 1.0% and REA down again. Banks eased slightly with NAB down 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket down to $287.45 (-0.4%). MQG falling again. REITs off, GMG down 0.7% and GPT down %.

Resources holding up, but mixed. BHP down 0.2% with RIO positive. Lithium stocks did ok, PLS up 3.9% and LTR rallying another 6.2%. Gold miners eased despite bullion soaring through US$4000. VAU fell 1.4% and NST down 0.2%. Uranium slightly higher, PDN up 0.9% and oil and gas going nowhere in a hurry. KAR down another 2.9%. 

 In corporate news, JHX rallied 9.9% on better-than-expected US sales numbers. MFG rallied 0.9% on better FUM news. DRO announced some software improvements, up 7.8%. And NWH rallied 3.0% after it upgraded guidance.

Nothing on the economic front. The RBNZ cut rates 50bps to 2.5% Asian markets quiet Japan down 0.3% HK down 1.1% with China closed. Reopens tomorrow.

10-year yields ease to 4.36%

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The S&P 500 struggled on Tuesday, bogged down by a drop in Oracle shares amid investors’ worries about the profitability of the artificial intelligence rollout. Wall Street also looked for more developments out of Washington with the U.S. government shutdown in its second week.

The broad market index pulled back 0.38% to close at 6,714.59, snapping a 7-day winning streak, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% to finish at 22,788.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91.99 points, or 0.2%, to end at 46,602.98.

SPI down 1.

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The ASX 200 slipped 25 points to 8957 (-0.3%) in a mixed session. Banks clawed back early losses, CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $287.46 (%). Financials were a little mixed, ASX fell 1.4% and CGF rose 2.4%. GQG fell 6.1% as tech rallied in the US. GQG is not a fan of AI strategy. Industrials eased, ALL down 1.3% and WES falling 1.3% with retailers under a little pressure. MYR unchanged as Lew moved to another 3% of the company. Tech slipping still, XRO down 0.2% and WTC falling 2.8%. The All-Tech Index down 0.7%. Healthcare fell back, SIG down 1.7% and RHC off 0.3%. Resources were mixed too. Gold miners seeing a pause in enthusiasm despite AUD gold prices above $6000. GGP rose 9.7% on a production update. EVN slipped 0.1% and NEM managed only a 0.4% rise. Lithium stocks better, PLS up 0.4% and LTR rising 1.6% with S32 doing well up 4.3% as the US government took a 10% equity position in its partner in Alaska. Uranium stocks pushed higher as oil and gas stocks fell, STO down 0.6% and KAR off 3.7%. Coal stocks lid, WHC down 2.7%.

In corporate news, WEB had a trading update and gained 3.0%, SBM collapsed 11.0% as it raised fresh funds. DRO down 3.7% after it announced a new $13m R&D facility in Adelaide. RIO announced a $1.1bn iron ore mine expansion with its Japanese partners.  

Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets better, Japan up 0.5%. HK down 0.7% with China closed.

10-year yields ease to 4.38%

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• S&P 500, Nasdaq reach all-time closing highs on AI dealmaking boost
• ASX to rise, AMD paces tech rally on Wall Street – AFR
• White House says no shutdown-related layoffs yet, but warns they could come
• US unemployment claims rise moderately amid labor market freeze
• Talks begin in Egypt on Trump plan to end Gaza war
• Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff starting Nov. 1
• Euro zone inflation risk declining but ECB cut still possible, policymakers say
• BOJ keeps cautiously upbeat economic view, warns of wage uncertainty

ASX set to rise. SPI futures up 10 points or 0.1%. - Gold continues higher - Oil up too

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Wall Street had a mixed session on Friday night. Dow Jones up 239 points to a new record high. S&P 500 flat. Nasdaq 0.3%. All three indices losing morning gains to close near the low. The US government shutdown prevented the release of nonfarm payrolls data but a survey by the Institute for Supply Management showed a fourth consecutive month of contraction, keeping hopes of further rate cuts alive. Mixed sector performance. Healthcare led, strong week from the sector, as pharmaceutical companies follow Pfizer’s lead and negotiate tariff exemptions from the Trump administration. Utilities and Financials also in the green. Growth stocks suffered, with Tech and Cyclicals being the only two losers.

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The ASX 200 kicked another 42 points higher at 8987 (0.5%), heading towards records. Banks were solid, CBA up % and ANZ up %. The Big Bank Basket up to $288.49 (+0.4%). Wealth managers kicked too, MQG up 1.8% and NWL rising 1.0%. Insurers slid slightly, QBE down 1.4% and MPL off 0.8%. REITs ok, DGT pushed 11.7% higher on a company upgrade. Healthcare was once again doing ok, CSL up 0.8% and RMD up 3.0%. Tech also rallied, WTC up0.3 % and XRO finding buyers up 1.7%. Retail better too, JBH up 0.8% and APE rose 17.9% after trading resumed on the Canadian acquisition.

Resources were flying in places, LYC up 3.1% and MEI up 14.3% on an announcement, Gold miners took a moment, NST down 1.7% and EVN off 1.5%. The Big Three iron ore miners rose slightly with oil and gas down, STO off 2.2% and uranium taking a pause. Lithium stocks gained again, PLS up 2.4% and IPX up 3.9%. 

In corporate news, TLS fell 0.6% on a $18m fine from the regulator. KLS rose 1.4% as some ferry launches were pushed back. MSB surged 8.7% as its Ryoncil got formal recognition. 

Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets better, Japan up 1.8%. HK down 1% with China closed.

10-year yields steady at 4.33%

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Wall Street reached record highs with modest Thursday gains despite the US government shutdown, as Tech helped boost US indices. S&P 500 up 0.1%, Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Dow rose at the open but then began to fall, troughing at about 11:15am, steadily rising from there onwards. Closed in upper mid-range, up 79 points. Mixed sector performance. Materials and Tech the primary drivers with Meta rising 1.4% and Intel gaining 3.8%. Energy and Cyclicals the laggards. The former followed oil downward, as oil hit a four-month low over excess supply concerns, while Tesla weighed on Cyclicals, dropping 5.1% as EV credits expired in the US.

ASX to fall. SPI futures down 7 points (-0.08%).

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A very solid day with the ASX 200 up 100 points to 8946 (1.3%). Most sectors firing. Banks on mortgage growth, resources on commodity prices and CSL on pharma tariff news perhaps? CBA rose 1.7% despite some IT issues, the Big Bank Basket rose to $287.36 (+1.5%). Wealth managers also doing well with GQG up 3.8% and PNI rising 2.6%. PPT up 6.9%. Insurers also firm. REITs sprinted away led by GMG up 2.2% and healthcare had a great day with CSL breathing a small sigh of tariff relief perhaps, up 3.%. Industrials were mixed, QAN up 0.7% with WTC falling another 0.9% as XRO found some support. REA dropped 1,9% as it made an acquisition, looking a bit worried about its CoStar. 

Resources were strong as BHP bounced 1.1% and RIO and FMG firmed. Gold miners were back in demand with NST up 3.9% and NEM up 1.7%. GMD ran 3.5% higher. Lithium stocks also doing well, MIN up 4.2% and PLS up 5.1%. Uranium too bid up, LOT up 7.1% and PDN up 5.9%. Some notable losers today in DRO, EOS and 4DX after death- defying rally comes to an end. 

In corporate news, A1N rose 0.9% on its CEO stepping down. JHX up 1.2% as it defended the indefensible on salaries and incentives. BSL shuffled its board ahead of AGM. On the economic front, the trade balance shrank sharply as gold shipments fell hard. Asian markets muted as China National Day takes precedence. Japan up 1.1%.

10-year yields steady at 4.34%

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Wall Street recorded another positive session despite the US government shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data. S&P 500 up 0.3%, Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Dow fell at the open but quickly rebounded, occasionally rising but unable to maintain its strength. Closed with modest gains, mid-range, up 43 points. Mixed sector performance. Healthcare the standout again, up over 3.0%. Continued the rally from the previous day after news that Trump and Pfizer had cut a deal, lower prices for the Medicaid program in exchange for tariff relief. Utilities and Cyclicals also contributed positively to gains. Financials and Materials were the laggards, both down over 1.0%.

ASX to rise. SPI futures up 48 points (+0.54%).

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