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28 September 2017 -

Trump’s Tax Reform | QBE Under Pressure

Global markets were higher overnight as Wall Street hit new records, led higher by Tech Stocks and Financials. A burst of investor optimism overnight has been fuelled by hints President Donald Trump may finally be making headway on long-promised tax cuts

27 September 2017 -

Retail Risks – Amazon Effect | Kathmandu Jumps

Global markets were mixed overnight overnight with Wall Street ending the session flat. A number of US Federal Reserve members are making speeches this week, including after Fed Chair Janet Yellen who overnight once again backed the central bank’s plan t

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.