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ASX suffers worst week since 2020, every sector down, Nuix, Whitehaven report
The S&P/ASX 200 suffered its worst week since 2020, finishing Friday 2.3% lower and losing 2.9% over the last five days. On Friday, every single sector...
ASX holds ground, gold miners surge, unemployment dips
The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) managed a small gain, finishing 0.1 per cent higher despite 7 out of the eleven sectors finishing underwater today. The...
ASX down 1%, Megaport falls as tech weakness continues, Dixon in administration
The S&P/ASX200 couldn’t overcome another negative lead from the US, with bond rates and reporting season driving the market again. Only two of the...
JB HiFi shines on down day, materials real estate gain, Ampol profit jumps
The S&P/ASX200 finished 0.1% lower as consumer confidence dropped over 7% to the lowest point since the vaccination announcement in November 2020. The...
Energy, retailers push market higher, good news for AdBri, Wesfarmers trading update
Energy, retailers push market higher, good news for AdBri, Wesfarmers trading update The S&P/ASX200 managed to start the week on a relatively...
ASX closes up 0.11%, Afterpay share price plummets
Rates send markets lower, Magellan loses ‘material’ client, gold miners shine The local market benefitted from a strong overseas lead but managed...
ASX finishes down 0.4 per cent as CSL drags
Market weaker despite positive lead, unemployment falls, CSL down on acquisition The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) didn’t follow global markets higher,...
ASX falls 0.7%, Afterpay closes at 7-month low
Tech pulls market lower, deals galore across travel, property sectors The technology sector once again dragged the market lower, falling 2.6 per...
ASX gains 0.3%; BHP closes at 3-month high
ASX gains on materials, real estate sector upgrades, Ramsay goes back to basics The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) managed another strong opening, gaining 0.4...
ASX closes 0.4% lower, Santos completes merger
ASX losing run snapped, Fortescue CEO leaves, gold miners outperform The S&P/ASX200 managed to snap a four-week losing run to post a 1.5 per cent gain...
ASX ends unbeaten run, approvals galore, Redbubble, Magellan fall
Markets couldn’t overcome weaker sentiment today, initially trading higher but ultimately falling 0.3 per cent and breaking the 2 per cent gains in...