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31 August 2017 -

Markets Rally on US Data | Delegat’s Delivers

Global markets were higher overnight as stronger-than-expected US economic growth data outweighed concerns around escalating tensions between the US and North Korea.

30 August 2017 -

North Korea Rattles Markets | Mantra Group

Global markets were lower overnight on rising tensions around North Korea, however the US market managed to recover over the course of the day. Both the ASX and NZX experienced selling yesterday as news of a fresh North Korean missile test which flew ove

29 August 2017 -

Hurricane Harvey Hits Oil Stocks | Metlifecare Jumps

Global markets were mixed once again overnight, as the US market continues to trade in a tight range with the energy sector weighing on the market.

28 August 2017 -

No Surprises from Yellen | Costa Group Soars

Global markets were mixed on Friday, as US stocks and Treasuries rose while the dollar sank after Janet Yellen’s speech didn’t take the hawkish tone some expected.  The annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming was the key event to wat

25 August 2017 -

Eyes on Jackson Hole | Scales Shares Slip

Global markets were mixed overnight as global investors remain fixed to the side-lines ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen at a key annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming over the weekend. The world’s top econo

24 August 2017 -

Earnings in Full-Swing | Healthscope Tumbles

It was another hectic day yesterday in terms of earnings announcements across Australia and New Zealand. Included in companies that reported on Wednesday which are under research coverage were Air New Zealand, A2 Milk, Healthscope, Woolworths and Coca

23 August 2017 -

Tourism Earnings Shine – Tourism Holdings & Sydney Airport

Global markets were higher overnight as mining shares paced gains in London while a rebound in the tech sector helped power Wall Street higher as concerns about the political chaos in Washington and tensions between the US and North Korea eased.

22 August 2017 -

Mixed Markets | G8 Education Jumps

Global markets were mixed overnight as sentiment around the US market continues to be weighed on by concerns over the recent turmoil in the White House and simmering tensions between the United States and North Korea.

21 August 2017 -

Week Ahead | Spark’s Solid Result

Global markets were lower on Friday after further White House turmoil, as investors continue to be concerned around the Trump Administration’s ability to pursue its pro-growth agenda.