The Australian sharemarket is falling for the seventh time in nine days due mostly to heavy falls from local mining stocks and reports that China is pushing back against US trade demands. WiseTech (WTC), Synlait (SM1), Eclipx (ECX) and Nufarm (NUF) are other under-performers.

The US sharemarket faded from earlier gains to lose 0.1% by the close and fell for the first time in five sessions. Reports China is pushing back against US trade demands seemed to make the difference this morning.

The Australian sharemarket was improving in early trade following a solid lead from Wall Street overnight. At lunch however, the gains have been wiped out and local equities are slipping for the sixth time in eight days. Stronger commodity prices are helping miners lift.

The US sharemarket pushed higher for a fourth day thanks to gains from bank, energy and technology stocks. Apple rose after unveiling a new iPad while Boeing fell on concerns for the safety of its best selling plane.

The Australian sharemarket is improving for just the second time in seven sessions thanks to gains across most sectors. Despite softer commodity prices on Friday, local mining and energy stocks are leading the improvements.

The US sharemarket edged higher on Friday in what was the best week for American equities since November. Solid gains from technology stocks helped while China’s state-run news agency reported US-China trade progress.

The Australian sharemarket is steady at lunch following an uninspiring lead from Wall Street last night. Mining and bank stocks are falling sufficiently to offset gains in all other sectors.

US shares were mixed overnight with reports a planned summit between the US and China will be delayed. UK MPs voted in favour of a Brexit delay. Aussie shares are set for a better start today in what has been an underwhelming week for equities.

US shares rose for a third day thanks to gains across almost all sectors. Boeing edged higher despite the plane maker grounding its global fleet of 737 MAX-8 aircraft. The Pound rose after MPs voted to not leave the EU without a divorce deal.

The Australian sharemarket is losing ground for a fourth day with almost all sectors in negative territory. Consumer confidence has slumped by 4.6% in March according to a monthly survey released this morning.

The US sharemarket finished mostly higher last night with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both improving. The exception was the Dow Jones which fell by around 0.3% due to a 6% slump for Boeing as more nations grounded its 737 Max 8 jets.

Aussie shares are improving for the first time in three sessions thanks to gains across most sectors. Both business and consumer confidence readings have fallen.

The US sharemarket recovered strongly from a softer start despite Boeing’s 5.3% tumble. The planemaker fell following a tragic crash in Ethiopia which killed all 157 passengers on board. All other stocks on the Dow improved.

The Australian sharemarket is down by close to 0.5% at lunch on softer mining stocks and a slump in commodity prices. This follows a weak lead from Wall Street on Friday which fell on disappointing employment growth.

The US market has extended its losing streak to five days for the first time this year as a February read on jobs growth fell short of the market’s expectations. Defensive stocks including utilities, property stocks and consumer staples improved.

The Australian sharemarket is up for the sixth time in seven days and has hit a six-month high thanks to gains across most sectors. BHP Billiton (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO) and South32 (S32) are all trading ex-dividend.

The Australian sharemarket is improving by around 0.5% at lunch following a softer GDP read for the December quarter, suggesting rates are on hold for now. Almost all sectors are improving.

The Australian sharemarket eased for the first time in five days while remaining near five month highs. Mining stocks weighed on trade while a recovery from the major banks helped lift equities from intraday lows.

After recording its best monthly gain since July 2016 in February, the Australian sharemarket is edging higher by 0.4% at lunch on Friday. Despite being among the strongest improvers last month, mining and energy stocks are weighing heavily.

With an hour of trade remaining, US shares eased with the market in defensive mode. While US GDP was better than expected the US-North Korea Summit wrapped up early with no big wins while Chinese data was worse than expected on Thursday.

The Australian sharemarket is down slightly on the final trading day of February. Fortescue Metals (FMG) is down 4% as it trades ex-dividend while hospital operator Ramsay Health (RHC) is surging on stronger results.

US stocks are mixed. Technology stocks have snuck into positive territory while the Dow Jones is slipping for a second day. Comments from Trump’s top trade negotiator suggest the US and China are still a way off reaching a trade deal.

With 1 hour of trade left, US shares have crept into positive territory with all three major indices higher. Stocks are higher for a third day on signs of US-China trade progress and confirmation the Fed will be patient with rate hikes.

The ASX 200 is shrugging off a positive lead from Wall Street, with almost all sectors in the red. Consumer Discretionary and IT stocks are suffering the biggest falls.

US shares have improved for a second day and are approaching 4-month highs as President Trump delayed an increase in tariffs on China (set to kick-in this Friday). Oil prices slide following Trump OPEC tweet.

US shares rose strongly on Friday, with the Dow Jones breaking 26,000pts for the first time in more than three months. Signs of US-China trade talk progress seemed to help with the meetings extended for an additional two days through to Sunday.

The Australian sharemarket has climbed 0.5% on Friday, adding to yesterday’s 0.7% improvement. Over the week, the index gained 1.7%.

The ASX 200 is up 0.4% in early trade, lifted by buying in the financial, telco and consumer discretionary sectors.

The local sharemarket failed to hang onto earlier gains, weighed down by loses in the financial, retail and telco stocks. The ASX200 closed down 0.2% to 6096.

Aussie shares are fading from a better start and losing ground at lunch. While mining stocks are firming, a number of stocks have underperformed with earnings including Woolworths and Wisetech.

The Australian sharemarket rose for a third day while hitting fresh four-month highs thanks to gains from banks and technology stocks.

The Australian sharemarket is firmer on Monday following a solid lead from Wall Street on Friday. Gains from banks, mining, energy and healthcare stocks are helping most. Companies out with earnings today are losing ground.

The Australian sharemarket fell by 0.1% on Thursday with losses from the banks weighing heavily. Mining stocks rose for a fourth day and earnings disappointed.

The Australian sharemarket is edging higher at lunch by 0.2% thanks to gains across most sectors. CBA and Scentre Group (CBA) are trading ex-dividend while CSL Limited (CSL) is sliding despite a solid half-year result.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher on Tuesday with most sectors gaining ground. Investors remained somewhat cautious in their buying ahead of Thursday’s US-China trade talks.

The Australian sharemarket is down by 0.2% at lunch, led lower by losses from the banks. Mining companies including BHP Billiton (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO) and Fortescue Metals (FMG) are surging however thanks to a strengthening iron ore price.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.3% on Friday while remaining near four-month highs and recording the best weekly gains since November 2016. The RBA cut forecasts for growth and inflation.

The ASX 200 has closed up 0.3%, lifted by gains in the Materials, IT and Industrials sectors. Banks gave up some of yesterday’s strong gains with the sector slipping 0.6%.

The Australian sharemarket has recovered from a shaky start despite losses from the big four banks. The ASX 200 is up by around 0.2% while banks are giving back some of Tuesday’s gains following the Royal Commission’s final report.

The ASX 200 has closed up 28 points or 0.5% to 5,891 boosted by buying in the financial, telco and energy sectors. Miners extended earlier losses.