Markets Live: Gold shares smashed
A fierce sell-off in gold miners is leading the market down, amid fears central banks are closer to curbing their monetary largesse.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
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AMP AMP LIMITED
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
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APA APA GROUP
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ASX ASX LIMITED
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
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CCL COCA-COLA AMATIL LIMITED
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
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CSL CSL LIMITED
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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DXS DEXUS PROPERTY GROUP
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
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GPT GPT GROUP
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
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RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED
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RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
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SEK SEEK LIMITED
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SGP STOCKLAND
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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STO SANTOS LIMITED
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
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TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
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Updated: October 5, 2016 - 4:37PM
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Is the pound headed for parity v US dollar and euro?
The pound continues to crash, falling to a 31-year low against the US dollar and a three-year low against the Aussie on fears of a 'hard Brexit'.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7619 | 0.7618 | -0.0001fall | -0.01% fall |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6791 | 0.6787 | -0.0011fall | -0.16% fall |
| Updated: October 5, 2016 - 7:34PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 14.53
- Change in
- 0.9150rise
- Percentage up/down
- (6.72%) rise
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 4,657,445,117 | 2,225,927,392 | 1,068,978 |
| Industrial | 3,611,331,352 | 839,453,859 | 837,145 |
| Mining | 1,024,035,777 | 1,386,184,561 | 228,182 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | WINDWARD RES LTD | 0.195rise | 0.130 | 0.135 |
| MZN | MARINDI METALS LTD | 0.023rise | 0.018 | 0.020 |
| TAW | TAWANA RESOURCES NL | 0.160rise | 0.140 | 0.140 |
| EML | EMERCHANTS LTD | 2.050rise | 1.795 | 1.845 |
| PPS | PRAEMIUM LIMITED | 0.470rise | 0.430 | 0.430 |
| MEB | MEDIBIO LIMITED | 0.475rise | 0.435 | 0.445 |
| CGA | CONTANGO ASSET | 1.765rise | 1.650 | 1.650 |
| MNF | MNF GROUP LTD | 4.900rise | 4.640 | 4.730 |
| MBC | MALABAR COAL LTD | 0.230rise | 0.220 | 0.220 |
| SSM | SERVICE STREAM | 1.210rise | 1.160 | 1.160 |
| Updated: October 5, 2016 - 6:50PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHL | JAYEX HEALTHCARE LTD | 0.065fall | 0.078 | 0.076 |
| GPX | GRAPHEX MINING LTD | 0.310fall | 0.345 | 0.345 |
| AHL | AHALIFE HOLDINGS LTD | 0.095fall | 0.105 | 0.100 |
| FZO | FAMILY ZONE CYBER | 0.245fall | 0.270 | 0.270 |
| TPM | TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 7.850fall | 8.610 | 8.600 |
| OGX | ORINOCO GOLD LTD | 0.150fall | 0.160 | 0.155 |
| MOQ | MOQ LIMITED | 0.210fall | 0.220 | 0.220 |
| TWR | TOWER LIMITED | 0.840fall | 0.870 | 0.870 |
| PDN | PALADIN ENERGY LTD | 0.145fall | 0.150 | 0.150 |
| POU | BETASHARES POUND ETF | 16.510fall | 16.760 | 16.760 |
| Updated: October 5, 2016 - 6:50PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipodes Global Investment Company Limited | APL | 14/10/2016 | 1.10 |
| Broo Ltd | BEE | 12/09/2016 | 0.20 |
| CFOAM Limited | CFO | 29/07/2016 | 0.20 |
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