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Evening Report: ASX 200 fades late but still inching towards record territory

April 19, 2021 - by James Tao

Aussie shares have managed to lift for a fifth consecutive session with the ASX 200 slowly inching towards all-time highs. The big banks & miners were the main contributors to the market’s small improvements while BNPL & energy names underperformed.

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Evening Report: ASX hits new 13-month highs

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 - by James Tao

Aussie shares are closing in on the pre-COVID record highs with the ASX 200 finishing the day above 7,000 points for the first time since late Feb last year. Gains were broad based and led by healthcare, IT & mining stocks.

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Lunch Report: ASX 200 climbs to fresh 13-month highs

April 14, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is firmly higher around lunch with the ASX 200 lifting back above 7,00pts to new 13-month highs. IT and mining stocks are among the leading out-performers in the opening few hours of trade.

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Evening Report: ASX falls on Monday as miners weigh most

April 12, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has fallen to start the week as it extends its losing run to a second successive session. The ASX 200 dropped 21 points or 0.3% to 6,974 as miners and property underperformed most.

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Lunch Report: ASX extends losses to start the week

April 12, 2021 - by James Tao

Despite record closing highs on Wall Street, the Aussie market is lower to start the week with losses across most sectors at lunch on Monday. Energy & mining are among the main weights while tech & healthcare outperform.

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Evening Report: ASX reaches 13-month highs

April 8, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is at 13-month highs with the ASX 200 lifting above 7,000 points for the first time since February last year. The benchmark index has now risen for 5 consecutive sessions.

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Lunch Report: ASX 200 breaks through 7,000 for the first time in over a year

April 8, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market’s recent rally continues to gather pace with the ASX 200 lifting for a fifth consecutive session and cracking the 7,000 point mark for the first time since 24 Feb 2020. Financials are leading broad improvements as all sectors lift.

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Evening Report: ASX hits highest close in 7-weeks

April 6, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 hit its highest close since February 16 on the back of broad improvements. The technology sector was a standout while travel stocks also lifted on news of a Trans-Tasman travel bubble to begin in a fortnight.

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Lunch Report: ASX gains led by tech improvements

April 6, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is lifting to start the new week with the ASX 200 supported by broad improvements. Technology and industrials are particularly strong and leading gains across all sectors.

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Evening Report: ASX finishes March on a high

March 31, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 has snapped its two-day losing run to finish the month and quarter with gains. The index rose 52pts or 0.8% to 6790 with all sectors rising. The local market has now risen for the past 6 months with a 1.8% rally in March.

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Evening Report: ASX 200 suffers worst day in a month

March 30, 2021 - by James Tao

Aussie shares got out of the blocks quickly before stumbling as the session progressed, similar to Monday’s performance. The ASX 200 fell 61pts or 0.9% and had its worst day since Feb 26 this year. Resources led declines while tech outperformed.

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Evening Report: ASX weakens as travel stocks fall on Brisbane lockdown

March 29, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has snapped its 3-day winning run with rather broad losses to start the week. Technology and travel stocks were among weaker performers while miners advanced. Mortgage Choice (MOC) was a big winner receiving a $244 million takeover offer.

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Lunch Report: ASX in the red at lunch

March 29, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is easing from its firmer open with the ASX 200 softer at lunch. Losses are led by IT & consumer stocks with travel names hit by the snap 3-day lockdown in parts of greater Brisbane. The resources sectors are leading improvers.

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Evening Report: ASX see-saws to edge higher

March 25, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market managed to lift with a late spike pushing the ASX 200 11pts or 0.17% higher. The local market lacked much conviction in its moves as financials, & IT weighed while health and consumer discretionary outperformed.

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Lunch Report: ASX lifting from flat start

March 25, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is lifting from a flat start with the ASX 200 rising on strength from financials & healthcare in particular. Energy names are rebounding on a 6% rise in oil prices while technology lags.

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Evening Report: ASX advances as Crown surges on takeover offer

March 22, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has started the week on a high with its first improvement in four sessions. Crown Resorts led a broad rally while miners & insurers were weaker. Storms and floods on the east coast have seen large claim numbers for the likes of IAG and Suncorp.

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Lunch Report: ASX firmer as it looks to snap losing run

March 22, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is trading higher for the first time since last Tuesday with the ASX 200 lifting on the back of a big rise in Crown resorts. The casino operator has received takeover offer from US investment group Blackstone.

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Evening Report: ASX lower for second successive session

March 18, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has faltered for a second day in a row with the dovish stance by the US Fed & surprise boost in local employment unable to give the ASX 200 a rise. The index fell 49 points or 0.73% to 6,746 as financials & healthcare weighed most.

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Lunch Report: ASX falls but jobs data a big beat

March 18, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is a touch softer in choppy trade so far on Thursday as tech, financials & property weigh against gains for resources. February jobs data points to a strong recovery in employment.

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Evening Report: ASX falters as investors eye US Fed

March 17, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has snapped its 3-day winning streak as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The ASX 200 dropped 32 points or 0.47% to 6,795 with mining and energy stocks among the worst performers.

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Lunch Report: ASX lower following shaky US markets

March 17, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is looking to snap its 3-session winning streak with the ASX 200 lower by 0.7% or 48pts towards midday. The market is broadly lower as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting early tomorrow.

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Evening Report: ASX lifts a touch to overcome mining & tech losses

March 15, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 struggled for much direction for the majority of the session with the benchmark index lifting just 6 points or 0.09% to 6,773. Losses for iron ore miners & IT stocks weighed against improvements for energy, health & property.

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Lunch Report: ASX lacking direction early on Monday

March 15, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is lacking much conviction with its moves to start the week as the ASX 200 trades mostly flat around midday. Losses for iron ore miners & tech names are being offset by gains for health & energy.

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Lunch Report: ASX firming & on track for weekly gain

March 12, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is firmer following a stronger session on Wall Street. The ASX 200 is on track for its second consecutive weekly improvement. Today, IT, materials & resources are leading advances while consumer staples lag.

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Morning Report: US sharemarkets were higher on Thursday

March 12, 2021 - by James Tao

At the close, the Dow Jones index was up by 189 points or 0.6% to record highs. The S&P 500 index lifted by 1.0% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index was up by 330 points or 2.5%.

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Lunch Report: ASX weighed by mining & tech losses

March 11, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is retreating at lunch having opened higher, following gains on Wall Street. The ASX 200 is trading around five week lows as mining & tech stocks lead losses.

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Morning Report: US sharemarkets were mixed on Wednesday

March 11, 2021 - by James Tao

The rotation into cyclical and value stocks resumed. US House Democrats passed a US$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Tame consumer prices data for February eased concerns about a spike in inflation and elevated bond yields.

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Lunch Report: Aussie market weighed down by mining losses

March 10, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has turned negative at lunch following a strong open. The ASX 200 is being weighed by losses for major miners following a 6.1% drop in iron ore prices while the big 4 banks also trade in the red.

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Morning Report: US sharemarkets advanced on Tuesday

March 10, 2021 - by James Tao

The Dow Jones index closed higher by 30 points or 0.1% after hitting an intra-day record high. The S&P 500 index lifted 1.4% and the Nasdaq index climbed 465 points or 3.7%.

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Evening Report: ASX higher again but tech still drags

March 9, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market recorded its first back-to-back improvements for the first time in three weeks. It was a similar performance to Monday where early morning momentum stalled around lunch. Banks and health stocks helped lift most.

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Evening Report: ASX gains but fades from earlier highs

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 snapped back to back losses to end last week with a gain of 29 points or 0.434%. At one stage, the index was more than 100 points higher but faded throughout the afternoon. Banks, miners and staples performed best while technology & BNPL stocks weighed.

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Evening Report: ASX fades to red on energy & mining losses

March 2, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has given back its early improvements with the ASX 200 falling 27 points or 0.4% having been as much as 1% higher near the open. Resources were the main decliners while financials & consumer staples advanced.

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Lunch Report: ASX extends gains ahead of RBA meeting

March 2, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market is adding to Monday’s big gains, although gains are fading from opening highs. Financials, IT & materials are lifting most while energy & property weigh.

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Evening Report: ASX starts new week & month with solid rebound

March 1, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 has enjoyed its best daily performance since November 9 last year with the benchmark index climbing 116 points or 1.74% to 6,789. All sectors advanced with IT, health & communications improving most.

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Evening Report: ASX in reverse as miners, tech & telcos weigh

February 24, 2021 - by James Tao

Woolworths (WOW) continued to show strong growth across most of its businesses over the first half of FY21 as it navigated the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Evening Report: ASX shakes off slow start to lift for the day

February 23, 2021 - by James Tao

The ASX 200 had its best day in a little over two weeks after a rather indifferent start. The index rose 58 points or 0.86% to 6,839 as banks, miners and energy stocks contributed most to broader improvements.

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Lunch Report: Aussie shares continue indifferent start to the week

February 23, 2021 - by James Tao

The local market continues to hover around the flat line as the ASX 200 swings between gains and losses in a choppy start to trade. Resources are outperforming with energy the best performing sector while technology lags most.

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Evening Report: Inconsistent session leads to flat finish for local shares

February 18, 2021 - by James Tao

Local shares have managed a slight improvement after a choppy session. The ASX 200 rose less than a point to 6,886 on what was another busy day of profit results. There was also little reaction to today’s unemployment numbers.

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Lunch Report: ASX nudging higher while unemployment falls

February 18, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market has had a mixed start to Thursday but is a touch higher at lunch. The ASX 200 has been supported by financials, health & IT while energy, materials and property are among major weights.

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Evening Report: ASX eases back on busy day of company profits

February 17, 2021 - by James Tao

The Aussie market was unable to extend its recent winning form with the ASX 200 easing back from yesterday’s 11-month highs. There was plenty of company action as profit results continue to fly in thick and fast.

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