The ASX 200 is a touch higher, helped by gains in the telco & financial sectors. Investors have brushed off Brexit woes, after UK politicians unanimously voted down the deal overnight.

The US sharemarket improved overnight thanks to gains from healthcare and technology stocks. As expected, the current Brexit deal was unanimously voted down in UK Parliament (although the margin of defeat was worse than expected).

The US market is under pressure for a second day following weaker than expected Chinese trade figures on Monday. Technology and trade sensitive stocks like Caterpillar and Boeing are lower. Banks are lifting on encouraging results from Citigroup.

The ASX 200 is on track to post a 3% rise this week, climbing higher for a fifth straight session. Retail stocks are lifting the market higher, after better-than-expected November retail trade data.

The Australian sharemarket has finished firmer for a fourth straight session, posting its longest winning streak since November. The ASX 200 closed up 17 points or 0.3% to 5,795.

The Australian sharemarket is climbing higher on Wednesday with every sector gaining ground. Investors are hopeful the US and China will make progress as trade talks continue for a third day in Beijing.

The US sharemarket has continued to slide in the absence of positive catalysts. The S&P 500 hit a 15-month low and is on track to have its worst December in decades partly on concerns of a US government shutdown and higher rates.

It was yet another challenging session for US markets following the Fed’s final meeting of 2018. The US central bank raised rates as expected although its outlook wasn’t as dovish as some market participants were expecting.

The US market has slumped by more than 2% in continued volatile trade as Christmas approaches. Investors remained focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Thursday with all 30 stocks on the Dow Jones finishing lower.

The Australian sharemarket is treading water on Monday, following a weak lead from Wall Street. All three major US indices hit correction territory on Friday, meaning they’re down 10% from their recent highs.

The US sharemarket fell by 2% on Friday following updates on China’s economy which fell short of hopes. Healthcare stocks were hit hardest as Johnson & Johnson slumped by 10% on legal worries.

The US sharemarket improved on signs the US & China are making efforts to reach a trade deal. UK Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote launched by her own party in response to the delay of a Brexit vote. Commodities were mostly higher.

The US sharemarket experienced yet another extremely volatile session. The Dow Jones eased by 0.25%, the S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq edged higher. At one stage the Dow was up 1.5% at its best and down 0.8% at its worst.

The US sharemarket was down by as much as 2% in overnight trade but managed to stage a recovery thanks to strong gains from technology stocks which did enough to offset losses from energy and bank stocks.

US sharemarkets fell by as much as 3% following tensions between the US and China. The arrest of a high profile Chinese executive late last week has added another hurdle to US-China trade negotiations.

Buying in the financial, healthcare and retail sectors lifted the market higher on Friday, breaking a three-session slump. Over the week, the ASX 200 rose 0.25%.

The Australian sharemarket is up 0.6% in early trade, boosted by gains from the financial, healthcare and retail stocks.

After having its best performance of the year on Monday, the enthusiasm has dried up. The ASX 200 is down by 1.2% with widespread selling partly on scepticism of US-China trade progress and worries about the US economic outlook.

The ASX 200 slipped 1% on Tuesday, giving up some of yesterday’s gains. Almost all sectors declined, with Telcos the only sector to improve.

The Australian sharemarket is up by 1.4% at lunch on Monday following a temporary ceasefire on additional trade tariffs between the US and China. Around 90% of stocks on the ASX 200 are lifting with all sectors in positive territory.

Local shares have underperformed its regional peers with the ASX 200 closing 91 points or 1.6% weaker on Friday. All sectors were in the red with financials and staples the main weights. The index closed lower for a third straight week and month.

The Australian sharemarket is up 0.8%, buoyed by a surge on US markets overnight. Investors were cheering after comments made by US Federal Reserve Chairman Powell hinted at fewer rate hikes in 2019.

The local sharemarket is under pressure as losses from miners & banks offset gains from healthcare and energy stocks. US stocks gained overnight on hopes of a US-China trade deal.

The local sharemarket has recovered yesterday’s losses, helped by strong gains from the banks, telcos and IT stocks. The ASX 200 closed near the day’s highs, up 53 points ot 0.9% to 5,728.

The Energy and Materials sectors each fell 2.5%, weighing on the Australian sharemarket. The ASX 200 snapped a three-session winning streak, losing 44 points or 0.8% to 5,671.

US sharemarkets were closed last night due to Thanksgiving so all eyes were on European markets which came under pressure. 94% of stocks in Europe lost ground while commodity prices finished mostly softer. Aussie shares set for a softer start.

The Australian sharemarket rebounded on Thursday, recovering some recent gains following a four-day sell-off. The ASX 200 closed up 48 points or 0.9% to 5,691. US markets are closed tonight for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The local sharemarket is recovering some recent losses, following a positive lead from Wall Street overnight. The ASX 200 is up 36 points or 0.7% to 5,679.

US sharemarkets finished mixed on Wednesday with the Dow Jones closing flat from a better start while technology stocks stood out. Foot Locker was the best performer after recording its first lift in quarterly sales in a year and half.

The Australian sharemarket is slipping for a fourth day and has hit February 2017 lows in the process. This follows a substantial tumble for US equities overnight as a lack of progress on trade between the US and China remains a concern. Coles (COL) has made its ASX debut after splitting from Wesfarmers (WES).

US shares fell for the sixth time in eight sessions with all sectors and stocks on the Dow finishing lower. Aussie shares are set to open lower for a fourth day. Coles will make its ASX debut at 11am AEDT and will trade under the code of COL.

The ASX 200 has lost 0.8% in early trade following a weak lead from Wall Street where the NASDAQ tumbled 3%. IT, Healthcare and Telco stocks are among the biggest decliners.

The US market took a hit last night falling by as much as 3% due to losses from technology shares. The lack of progress made on the US-China trade dispute continues to leave investors on edge with stocks like Boeing and Caterpillar lower.

The Australian sharemarket is under pressure after US Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. wasn’t in a rush to end the trade war and would “not change course until China changes its ways”.

The US sharemarket edged higher on Friday in what was a challenging week for American equities. President Trump said he may not have to impose additional tariffs on China which helped.

The local sharemarket is extending yesterday’s gains, with the ASX 200 up 11 points or 0.2% to 5,747. Over the week, the index is down about 3%.

The US market had a volatile session with the Dow experiencing a 566pt trading range. The market was hungry for some good news and reports the US and China could hold off the next round of tariffs for now ahead of the G20 summit was well received.

The Australian sharemarket is recovering slightly following heavy falls in the past few sessions. The ASX 200 is up 0.10% or 6 points to 5,739.