Pavan Sharma

Global markets were mixed on Friday, although in the US in a half session on the post-Thanksgiving holiday known as Black Friday, technology and retail stocks led the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closing highs.

Global markets traded in a tight range overnight, with light trading given the Thanksgiving holiday meant US markets were closed. The price of iron ore (Australia’s largest export) has been volatile this year, although it has rallied with other commoditi

Is the stock overextended or ready for new highs?

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Yesterday we noted that the Tech sector has been in the leadership position for some time with several companies producing remarkable earnings growth. In both the US and China, Major Technology stocks have provided the impetus for markets of late.

While stock markets continue to remain in a range, both the NZ dollar and Australian dollar have continued to weaken, especially versus the US dollar

Global markets were higher overnight as Wall Street indexes hit record levels, with technology stocks continuing to lead the charge while healthcare shares also received a boost. The S&P 500 market index (the largest 500 companies listed in the US) hit a

Stock camping below its 50 day moving average has now pitched its tent.

A reminder for holders that unless a stock price goes to zero, it can go lower.