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26 September 2017 -

Tech Stocks Slide | Fonterra’s Full Year

Global markets were lower overnight as a sharp selloff in technology stocks dragged down the Nasdaq, with North Korea’s latest warnings to Washington adding to the downbeat mood. This week also sees a number of US Fed officials make speeches, with New Yor

25 September 2017 -

Weekend of Politics & Week Ahead | G8 Education’s Acquisition

Global markets were little changed on Friday as investors seemed to shrug off concerns around North Korea. It was a weekend of politics, with the German Election held on Sunday and results are still coming in. Closer to home, over the weekend the event t

22 September 2017 -

NZ Election Weekend | Fletcher’s Board Shuffle

Global markets were mixed once again overnight as US markets slipped for the 1st time in 5 days. Sectors at high valuations which are most sensitive to higher interest rates led the market lower such as Telco’s, Consumer Staple and Technology stocks follo

21 September 2017 -

Fed Sticks with Hike Plan | Wellard Rebounds

Global markets were mixed overnight as the market digested the US Federal Reserve’s policy announcement this morning.

20 September 2017 -

Markets Trade in Tight Range | TPG Telecom Jumps

Global markets were slightly higher overnight as Wall St reset its record highs and the US central bank (Federal Reserve) began a two-day policy meeting.

19 September 2017 -

Market Records | NZ Refining & Air NZ Hit by Pipeline Leak

Global markets were higher overnight in what can be best described as bullish yet cautious optimism. The three major US indexes are trading at record levels, powered by gains in financial, technology and industrial stocks, with investor focus on the US Fe

18 September 2017 -

Politics Pressure Local Markets | No Relief for Myer

Global markets were mixed again on Friday as European markets were lower while Wall Street touched record highs, with the S&P 500 index touching 2,500 mark as technology stocks bounced back after two days of declines.

16 September 2017 -

Election Uncertainty | Market Flat | PPH Shows Relative Strength 

Global markets were mixed again overnight.  With the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing in the green.  The S&P 500 virtually remaining flat.  Interestingly the NASDAQ continued its relative under strength, down nearly half a percent.  Whether this signi

14 September 2017 -

Election Uncertainty | BHP Higher with Miners Back in Favour

Global markets were mixed overnight, with US Stocks little changed as Apple-led losses in tech stocks were offset by gains in consumer discretionary and energy stocks, which helped the S&P 500 inch up to a record intra-day high.