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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.

13 September 2017 -

Managers Underweight with Wall St at Record | Macquarie Gains on Update

Global markets were generally higher overnight as the US market edged to a new record high as financial shares rallied. Apple shares fluctuated as the company held an event to unveil a line-up of new products including an improved iPhone which uses facial

12 September 2017 -

Irma Relief Rally | A2 Milk Continues to Defy Gravity

Global markets were higher overnight with the US market rallying back to near all-time highs. The rally was experienced as Hurricane Irma weakened dramatically, and the expected financial losses shrank (at least in the US) which saw insurers and banks lea

11 September 2017 -

Aussie Up while Kiwi Falls| Fisher & Paykel at All-time High

Global markets were lower on Friday and the US market dipped as investors braced for potential damage from Hurricane Irma as it drove toward Florida. The US dollar has remained under pressure amid a deepening rethink on the Federal Reserve’s rate hike pa