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15 November 2017 -

ASX Breaks 6000 | Fisher & Paykel Shows Relative Strength

With the quarterly earnings season winding down, the US market has taken a breather after its rally to record highs last week. Interestingly, a survey by Bank of America showed a record number of investors believe equities are overvalued, however cash lev

14 November 2017 -

Market Calm Continues | Elders Shares Surge

Global markets were mixed overnight as volatility remains remarkably supressed and it appears investors are awaiting fresh catalysts. Shares on Wall Street were checked by a drop in GE as well as continuing concern about the prospects of Republicans passi

13 November 2017 -

Week Ahead | James Hardie Jumps

Global markets were generally in negative territory on Friday, with Wall Street marginally lower as investors worried about the future of promised corporate tax cuts following duelling plans unveiled by Republican lawmakers. Last week was the first week s

9 November 2017 -

Resources & Oil Back in Favour| Woodside Petroleum

Global markets were mixed overnight as Wall Street erased losses early Thursday morning thanks to a boost in technology stocks, which offset weakness in financials. Investors remain concerned that the Republican tax bill faces an uphill battle in Congress

8 November 2017 -

No Change from RBA as ASX Hits 6000 | SkyCity Entertainment

Global markets were generally lower overnight with Wall Street reversing gains as investors turned their attention to fiscal policy, with tax writers from the House of Representatives expected to hammer out their plan this week.

7 November 2017 -

Relative Value in the ASX? | CSL at All-time Highs

Global markets were mixed overnight, with Wall Street on track to experience another positive trading session. Global equities enjoyed solid buying support overnight as President Donald Trump spoke about trade on his Asia tour, while oil rocketed to its h

6 November 2017 -

Week Ahead – Rate Decisions | Metro Performance Glass

Global markets were higher on Friday, as the US market recorded its eighth straight positive week and volatility remains suppressed. This has been the longest string of weekly gains for Wall Street since 2013, as a strong Apple result buoyed confidence in

3 November 2017 -

BoE makes 1st Hike in a Decade | NZ King Salmon Surges

Corporate earnings season continues in the US, and Facebook shares dipped after earnings disappointed, weighing on tech shares before Apple reports later on Friday. Once again given the high level of the market the current US earnings season as important

1 November 2017 -

ASX & NZX Jump in Oct | PGG Wrightson Dips

Global markets were higher overnight as more strong US corporate results, and tech shares, bolstered Wall Street. Earnings beats from Mondelez and Kellogg spurred the latest move higher for US equities. Apple, which rose to a fresh record high, continued