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Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Volatility is expected to make its presence felt today. U.S. equity markets closed lower on Thursday, with growth segments leading the downside. Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Marvell fell by nearly 20% after the company reported better-than-expected earnings; however, forward guidance disappointed, highlight…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 427.51 points lower, or 0.99%, to 42,579.08, after falling more than 600 points at session lows. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.78% to 5,738.52. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.61% to 18,069.26, officially closing in correction territory, which is when an index falls 10% from a recent high. SPI down 79 - Gold and oil ste…

The ASX 200 continued to struggle down 46 points at 8095 (0.6%) as stocks going ex -dividend weighed. Banks eased yet again with CBA off 1.8% and WBC down 0.9% as the Big Bank Basket fell to $248.82 (-1.1%). MQG off another 0.4% as one broker downgraded. Insurers also in the eye of the cyclone, SUN down 1.0% and QBE dropping 1.3%. REITs eased back,…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Short covering to support markets today. US equity markets finished higher on Wednesday following an announcement that the U.S. will exempt autos from the 25% tariffs that were implemented yesterday on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. The tariff relief boosted sentiment, with the S&P 500 finishing high…

Stocks rose on Wednesday, staging a recovery rally after back-to-back losses as investors hoped that an exemption for automakers to President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs opened the floodgates for more concessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 485.60 points, or 1.14%, to finish at 43,006.59, regaining ground after plunging …

The ASX 200 dropped another 57 points to 8141 (-0.7%) partially ignoring a decent rally in US futures as Trump gave his State of the Union address. China now targeting 5% GDP growth in a separate proclamation. Banks dragged us down with the Big Bank Basket down to $251.84 (-1.0%). CBA down 0.9% and MQG off 1.3% with XYZ continuing to stumble down a…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary All eyes on Trump's Speech US President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress today. He will lay out his vision in office for the next four years. The address is his first major speech to lawmakers since returning to office in January 2025. Trump's address comes as the administration seeks to …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled for a second day as President Donald Trump’s tariffs left investors fearful of potential shockwaves for the economy. The blue-chip average dropped 670.25 points, or 1.55%, building on Monday’s plunge of nearly 650 points. The Dow ended the session at 42,520.99. The S&P 500 dropped 1.22% and closed at 5,778.1…

The ASX 200 fell another 48 points today to 8198(0.6%). Trump’s tariff chaos continues with Mexico and Canadian levies due to take effect in days. Canada has already fired back, losses were tempered as banks found a footing. CBA rose 0.4% with WBC up 0.2% and the Big Bank Basket at $254.30 (). Financials were weaker, MQG down 1.2% and insurers down…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Stocks tumble after Trump announces tariffs President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that tariffs on Mexico and Canada will proceed as planned, with all imported products from these nations facing a 25% duty starting Tuesday. With negotiations reaching a deadlock, both countries have exhausted their options to st…

The S&P 500 retreated on Monday, extending February’s rout and turning red for the year after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of forthcoming tariffs. The broad index fell 1.76% to end at 5,849.72, marking its worst day since December and bringing its year-to-date performance to a loss of about 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 64…

The ASX 200 has started the week on a positive note. Up 73 points or 0.9%. A solid relief rally and only its third positive finish in the last eleven sessions. Better than futures (+48) were predicting after a solid US lead. A morning fade was quickly forgotten as the market rallied into the close, driven by pretty much everything except defensives…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Some respite in the offing for the Bulls Relief for the bulls appears to be on the horizon, offering a welcome break from recent challenges. Equity markets closed higher on Friday following U.S. inflation data that matched consensus expectations. Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region opened higher on Monday, shru…

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The ASX has finished the day down 96 points (-1.2%) for the week down 1.5%. Worse than futures were predicting (-69 points) as the poor US lead translated to a risk-off session here. All major sectors finished in the red save for Telecoms thanks to good results from TPG and TLS’ defensive nature. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strate…

Wall St closed down overnight. Nvidia’s (-8.5%) numbers and outlook failed to reignite the AI rally. Stock now off 17% from its record-high close on January 6. S&P down 1.59%. Nasdaq down 2.78%. The Dow Jones closed down 194bp or 0.45%. ASX to drop. SPI futures down 69 points (-0.8%) Nvidia’s fall infected the wider chip sector. The DeepSeek concer…

ASX 200 pushed 28 points higher to 8268 (0.3%) as results nearly finished. Banks were flat with ANZ up 0.5% and WBC up 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $253.25 (). Health insurers raced away on results and increases from April 1. REITs not doing much, GMG down 0.2% as it released the SPP details. Industrials mainly firmer, WTC still suffering down …

HSL Prime Research Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Market to Focus on Derivative Rollovers. Stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq modestly higher while the Dow Jones fell. U.S. equity markets also closed lower on Tuesday as consumer confidence declined more than expected. Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvid…

The S&P 500 eked out a gain on Wednesday, snapping a four-day run of losses. The broad market index advanced 0.01% to close at 5,956.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 188.04 points, or 0.43%, to end at 43,433.12. The 30-stock average was earlier up as much as 245.34 points, or about 0.6%. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0…

The ASX 200 finished down around 11 points at 8241(0.1%) with CPI coming in as expected. Once again results were the focus, banks found buyers with the Big Bank Basket up to $253.05 (+1.1%) with CBA leading the way up 1.3%. MQG rose 0.6% and insurers flat. REITs were weaker, GMG falling 1.6% and SCG off 3.3% on results. Industrials mixed again, WTC…

The S&P 500 fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as traders weighed concerns around economic growth and global trade. The broad market index slipped 0.47%, closing at 5,955.25. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.35% to end the day at 19,026.39. Nvidia’s 2.8% fall led the tech-heavy index’s decline, and the Nasdaq this week slipped into nega…

The ASX gave up another 56 points to 8252 (0.7%). Results and a negative US lead dominated. Some real shockers today, JLG, DMP and VEA in the frame. Banks and sellers return with CBA down 1.3% and NAB falling 1.4% as the Big Bank Basket fell to $250.25 (-1.1%). MQG slipped 1.0% and PNI retreated 3.3%. Insurers firmed and REITs did better after the …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump's Tariff Plans Weigh on Global Sentiment US equity markets closed lower on Monday, with technology and consumer discretionary stocks leading the decline, reflecting a risk-off sentiment. President Trump confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect next week after the 30-day pause impleme…

The S&P 500 slid Monday as the market failed to bounce back from Friday's steep sell-off. The broad market index lost 0.5%, closing at 5,983.25. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.21%, ending the session at 19,286.92. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a narrow gain of 33.19 points, or 0.08%, to close at 43,461.21. SPI down 64 - Results continue. D…

The ASX 200 closed up 12 points at 8308 (0.1%) in a good recovery from early 70-plus point losses. Banks were the turnaround story as buyers went shopping. ANZ and NAB leading the sector higher with the Big Bank Basket at $252.96 (2.5%). Macquarie gained 1.5% as insurers also saw a positive turnaround. NHF dropped good numbers and rose 12.5%. PPT k…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Cautious Mood on D-street – Markets to open lower on weak global cues Major U.S. indices retreated during the holiday-shortened week, with sharp losses in the latter half erasing early gains. Walmart's conservative guidance for the upcoming year triggered broader concerns about consumer spending and economic health…

Wall St fell heavily overnight, it’s worst session in nearly a month. Dow Jones down 749 points, closing near the low. S&P 500 down 1.71% and the Nasdaq worst. Off 2.2%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.66% and 2.51% for the week. Consumer spending concerns grew and traders focused on tariff fears after Composite PMI numbers fell to the lowest level in ov…

The ASX 200 fell another 27 points to 8296 (-0.3%) after an early rise, hitting a one- month low. Banks once again led us down, CBA dropping 2.6% and ANZ off 1.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $246.63 (-1.8%). MQG dropped 1.5% and ASX down 3.3% with QBE doing well on results and rose 3.0%. GMG put on another 1.0% and REITs were slightly mixed. Indust…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Walmart's forecast dampened investor risk appetite U.S. stocks sold off on Thursday as ongoing tariff jitters and a downbeat Walmart forecast dampened investor risk appetite. Dow Jones posted its most significant one-day loss since Jan. 10 — down 450 points, or 1% — while the S&P 500 SPX shed 0.4% after scori…

Stocks retreated on Thursday following two days of all-time highs for the S&P 500 as investors dumped some popular names in the wake of a lacklustre forecast from retail giant Walmart that prompted questions about the outlook of the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 450.94 points, or 1.01%, to end at 44,176.65. The S&P 500 shed 0.43% a…

Another nasty day as the ASX 200 fell 96 points to 8323 (1.2%) as results and bank falls dominated. WBC fell another % and ANZ joined in too falling 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $251.27 (-2.4%). MQG dropped 1.0% with financial sunder a little pressure. REITs fell as GMG returned to trade down 5.0% after the $4bn capital raise. Industrials …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Federal Reserve meeting minutes signal a pause in interest rate cut U.S. stocks ended modestly higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 notched its second straight all-time closing high as investors scrutinized the minutes from the Federal Reserve's January policy meeting and digested U.S. President Donald Trump'…

Wall Street notched fresh record highs despite Fed minutes reaffirming a patient stance on rate cuts. The S&P 500 climbed 0.24%, the NASDAQ advanced 0.07%, and the Dow added 71 points (+0.16%). Up 80 points at best. Down 244 points at worst. The Fed’s January meeting minutes showed officials remain cautious, citing inflation risks and uncertainty a…

The ASX took another beating down 62 points to 8419 (-0.7%) as NAB cratered 8.1% and the Big Bank Basket came undone, down to $257.57 (-2.8%). MQG held up well considering, other financials came under some pressure, GQG off 3.2% and HMC down 3.9%. REITs were weighed down by the giant $4bn capital raise from GMG to fund its data centre push. DXS off…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Asian shares slipped on the threat of a broader global trade war. All three major US stock indexes swung between losses and gains before turning positive in the final minutes of trading. The S&P 500 edged to a new record close in a shortened holiday week. The market faces several key factors: the end of earni…

The S&P 500 closed at a record high Tuesday after stocks rallied seconds before the closing bell, as investors shook off headwinds on the global trade and inflation fronts. The broad market index gained 0.24% to a record close of 6,129.58, after touching an intraday record of 6,129.63 before the final bell. The Nasdaq Composite closed up 0.07% at 2…

ASX 200 fell another 56 points to 8480 (0.7%) despite the RBA cutting rates as expected. Banks falling again today, WBC off 3.0% after broker downgrades. CBA off 1.4% and NAB also hit hard with the Big Bank Basket at $265.03 (-1.8%). Financials were mixed, CGF fell 9.0% on disappointing numbers, HUB rose 3.7% on better-than-expected results. HMC ha…

HSL Prime Research Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary The short-term bottom seems in place - 22800 is a key support. US stock markets were closed for trading on Monday for the President's Day Holiday. At least six Fed officials are due to speak this week, and markets will pay attention to their views on future rate cuts. European shares marked…

US Markets closed - Europe hits highs as defence companies soar SPI up 21 - BHP results - SEK - CGF - HUB European stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar. Euro zone yields up, traders cut bets on ECB rate cuts on defence spending concerns. China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry. Europe talks up more de…

ASX 200 fell 19 points to 8537 well off the lows for the day. Results dominated as the Banking sector had two to contend with WBC underwhelmed falling 4.1%, and BEN crashed 15.3% on higher costs and lower margins. The Big Bank Basket fell to $269.95 (-0.9%). Financials were missed with MQG up 0.7% and GQG putting on another 3.3% but insurers slippe…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Nifty's 22800 Level - A Make-or-Break Point for Bulls US stock markets will remain closed on Monday for President's Day 2025, marking the birth anniversary of the first US President, George Washington. Asia share markets are also becalmed by a Wall Street holiday on Monday. The Dow Jones stayed close to its all-tim…

Wall St closed mixed overnight. Financials, Tech and Energy stocks doing well while the rest of the market fell. Dow Jones down 165 points, up 243 for the week. S&P 500 flat, up 1.47% for the week. Nasdaq outperformed thanks to Nvidia (+2.6%). Up 0.41% and finishing the week 2.59% higher. Meta (+1.1%) set it’s 20th straight gain. +26% YTD. We’re gl…

ASX 200 rallied 16 points to 8556(0.2%) after stalling at record highs. For the week the index is up 45 points. RBA next week. Once again results dominated after a strong lead from US markets. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket at $272.43 (-0.5%). CBA lost 0.8% and MQG eased 0.3%. AMP results saw a big rerating downwards, off 14.9% and GQG rose an…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Indian Market Sentiment Expected to Improve Today The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Apple and Tesla, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. Stocks also gained after data showed U.S. producer prices increased in Ja…

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ASX 200 rallied 5 points as banks lost momentum. CBA up 0.5%, the Big Bank Basket closed at $273.85 (+0.3%). Insurers slumped led lower by IAG on disappointing numbers, losing 12.6%, SUN also off 4.6% with SDF falling 3.1%. Other financials were ok, MQG up 0.3% and GQG up 0.9%. ASX had a good results driven by volume increases on futures and option…

Morning Market Commentary Global Markets Poised to Surge Amid Fresh Hopes for Ukraine Peace Prospects U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed higher-than-expected inflation. It triggered an aggressive selloff of Treasurys and undermined the Federal Reserve's ability to keep cutting interest rates. The con…

US equity markets experienced mixed performances following the release of hotter-than-expected inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January increased by 0.5% month-over-month and 3% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations. This development has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain elevated interest rates thro…

ASX 200 rallied 51 points to a new record of 8535 (+0.6%) after a slow start dominated by results. CBA set the tone and gained 2.5%, with other banks following in its wake, the Big Bank Basket up to $272.97 (+2.0%). MQG found some love from brokers, up 1.7%, and SUN delivered a special dividend up 1.3%. GQG continued higher by 1.7% with MFG going d…