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The price of oil hit its highest level in 3-1/2 years as investors worried that Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the international agreement aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb would increase risks of conflict in the

Global markets ended the session little changed overnight as energy stocks on Wall Street cut earlier losses after US President Donald Trump said the United States would quit the international Iran nuclear deal, confirming what many investors had expected

Global markets started the week higher overnight, as Apple lifted its market value to a whopping $US920 billion (as it closes in on being the first company to reach a 1 trillion market cap). Energy stocks received a boost as US crude oil hit $US70 per bar

Global markets rallied on Friday as shares of Apple hit an all-time high to lead the technology sector higher. Apple’s stock jumped after famed investor Warren Buffett revealed that he had bought 75 million shares, boosting his stake in Apple by nearly 50

Global markets were slightly lower overnight, although the US market did trim losses over the session after a sharp drop early saw the S&P 500 (key US market Index) briefly fall below its 200-day moving average (a key technical indicator level).  

Global markets were mixed overnight as stocks fell after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) released its latest decision on monetary policy. Stocks on Wall Street edged higher as Apple led with a 5% gain post earnings, although gave back advances in the final h

Global markets were in positive territory overnight with shares of Intel, Apple and Microsoft bolstering major market indices. Shares in Apple were higher after hours as it reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat expectations but sold fewer iPho

Despite the fall overnight, the US market managed to eke out a gain for April (+0.3%) as markets stabilised after a very volatile February and March. Closer to home the Australian market surged +3.8% in April, while the NZ market was +1.5% higher for the

Global markets ended a choppy session more or less flat on Friday, with Amazon leading gains as the online retailer released a blockbuster earnings report.   In terms of what to watch this week, corporate earnings in the US will continue to be closely wat