Columns 2025 Federal Election | How Has the ASX Reacted to Different Presidential Policies Over Time?
From Howard to Albanese: how policy shifts have shaped the ASX market landscape？
Government transitions often bring about policy changes that have profound effects on market performance. By reviewing Australia's election cycles since 1972, we observe significant variations in ASX returns under different ruling parties.
Comparing market returns under the two major parties
According to Bloomberg data, ove...
Government transitions often bring about policy changes that have profound effects on market performance. By reviewing Australia's election cycles since 1972, we observe significant variations in ASX returns under different ruling parties.
Comparing market returns under the two major parties
According to Bloomberg data, ove...
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Hello mooers! Check out the latest market dynamics of the metals and mining industry over the past two weeks.
• Base metals: Copper prices rose to $9829 per tonne
• Energy metals: Li Carbonate prices dropped 1.23% in the past two weeks
• Precious metals: Gold prices rose 2.82% to $3014 per oz
• Bulk commodities: Iron ore prices rose 0.44% in the past two weeks
Spot Price Sn...
• Base metals: Copper prices rose to $9829 per tonne
• Energy metals: Li Carbonate prices dropped 1.23% in the past two weeks
• Precious metals: Gold prices rose 2.82% to $3014 per oz
• Bulk commodities: Iron ore prices rose 0.44% in the past two weeks
Spot Price Sn...
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Top gainers: $Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN.AU)$, $Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (SNZ.AU)$ and $Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (TLX.AU)$
Top losers: $James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX.AU)$, $Bellevue Gold Ltd (BGL.AU)$ and $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$
Market summary
$S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rises slightly by 0.1%, or 5.7 points, closing at 7936.9. On Monday, the index fluctuated betwe...
Top losers: $James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX.AU)$, $Bellevue Gold Ltd (BGL.AU)$ and $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$
Market summary
$S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rises slightly by 0.1%, or 5.7 points, closing at 7936.9. On Monday, the index fluctuated betwe...
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G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• "Triple-witching day" is muted, with all major stock indexes up slightly
• Australian stocks fall on cautious investor sentiment in anticipation of new U.S. tariffs on its trading partners
• Stocks to watch: JHX, HLI and etc.
Wall Street Summary
The major US stock indexes saw slight increases on the first "triple-witching day" of 2025, with minimal volatili...
• "Triple-witching day" is muted, with all major stock indexes up slightly
• Australian stocks fall on cautious investor sentiment in anticipation of new U.S. tariffs on its trading partners
• Stocks to watch: JHX, HLI and etc.
Wall Street Summary
The major US stock indexes saw slight increases on the first "triple-witching day" of 2025, with minimal volatili...
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Columns AU Weekly Wrap | ASX posts best weekly gain of this year; Australian economic sentiment improves
Market Review
The Australian share market ended the week on a positive note, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rising 1.82% to close at 7931.20 this week. This capped off the best weekly performance of the year, breaking a four-week losing streak. The rally was largely driven by strong performances in supermarket stocks.
All 11 sectors posted gains over the week, with Consumer Staples emerging as the to...
The Australian share market ended the week on a positive note, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rising 1.82% to close at 7931.20 this week. This capped off the best weekly performance of the year, breaking a four-week losing streak. The rally was largely driven by strong performances in supermarket stocks.
All 11 sectors posted gains over the week, with Consumer Staples emerging as the to...
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Top gainers: $Boss Energy Ltd (BOE.AU)$, $Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW.AU)$ and $Coles Group Ltd (COL.AU)$
Top losers: $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$, $Pro Medicus Ltd (PME.AU)$ and $Liontown Resources Ltd (LTR.AU)$
Market summary
The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rose 0.2% to 7,932.1. The stock market had its best weekly gain this year on Friday, driven by supermarket stocks that offse...
Top losers: $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$, $Pro Medicus Ltd (PME.AU)$ and $Liontown Resources Ltd (LTR.AU)$
Market summary
The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rose 0.2% to 7,932.1. The stock market had its best weekly gain this year on Friday, driven by supermarket stocks that offse...
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G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• US stocks Dip as Fed's Mixed Signals Temper Rate Cut Optimism; Gold Soars to Record High
• Australian Shares Dip as US Uncertainty Weighs
• Stocks to watch: NEC, DHG, etc.
Wall Street Summary
Wall Street resumed its downtrend on Thursday, with all three major indices closing lower. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ led the...
• US stocks Dip as Fed's Mixed Signals Temper Rate Cut Optimism; Gold Soars to Record High
• Australian Shares Dip as US Uncertainty Weighs
• Stocks to watch: NEC, DHG, etc.
Wall Street Summary
Wall Street resumed its downtrend on Thursday, with all three major indices closing lower. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ led the...
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This week, we delve into an Australian-based pharmaceutical company, $Sigma Healthcare Ltd (SIG.AU)$. Sigma is one of Australia's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, with over 1,200 affiliated pharmacies and 400 company-owned pharmacies, primarily engaged in pharmaceutical distribution, wholesaling, and pharmacy franchising operations. The company generates revenue through drug sales, franchise fe...
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Columns AU Evening Wrap | ASX 200 closes higher; Australian February job losses boost rate cut prospects
Top gainers: $Boss Energy Ltd (BOE.AU)$, $TPG Telecom Ltd (TPG.AU)$ and $Challenger Ltd (CGF.AU)$
Top losers: $Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (SNZ.AU)$, $Spark New Zealand Ltd (SPK.AU)$ and $James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX.AU)$
Market summary
The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rose 1.2% to 7,918.9. The ASX saw extended gains as a surprise drop in Australian jobs in February raised hopes for a May interest rate cut...
Top losers: $Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (SNZ.AU)$, $Spark New Zealand Ltd (SPK.AU)$ and $James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX.AU)$
Market summary
The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ rose 1.2% to 7,918.9. The ASX saw extended gains as a surprise drop in Australian jobs in February raised hopes for a May interest rate cut...
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G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• US stocks Rally as Fed Holds Rates Steady, Projects Future Cuts
• Australian Shares Surge on Fed Outlook; Banks and Property Stocks Lead Gains
• Stocks to watch: NAN, CWY, etc.
Wall Street Summary
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, sparking a positive reaction in U.S. stock markets. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$, ...
• US stocks Rally as Fed Holds Rates Steady, Projects Future Cuts
• Australian Shares Surge on Fed Outlook; Banks and Property Stocks Lead Gains
• Stocks to watch: NAN, CWY, etc.
Wall Street Summary
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, sparking a positive reaction in U.S. stock markets. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$, ...
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