Markets
Wall St edges to fresh record
The Dow posted its biggest weekly gain in nearly five years, but trade was calm as investors assessed the political outlook.
Vote rocks emerging markets
Investors dumped stocks, currencies and bonds in emerging Europe, Africa and Latin America after the US election.
Stock pickers warn of correction
Investors should be alert for a correction in toppy sharemarkets, according to leading fund managers.
Hedge funds nominate targets
Leading managers say it’s not hard to find red flags in a list of companies that are ripe for a share-price hit.
Oaktree keeps $30bn dry
Oaktree Capital is sitting on record levels of ‘dry powder’ as founder Howard Marks expands the firm’s reach to Australia.
Turkish Aldi Zell’s top pick
Chicago small-cap specialist Leah Zell has recommended BIM, Turkey’s answer to Aldi, as a stock pick.
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Apple firms as fund favourite
Magellan’s chief executive says Apple has earned its place as a firm favourite despite a share drop in recent days.
Materials rally buoys stocks
Fortescue has surged to a five-year record, as the local market closed the week more than 3pc higher.
Stocks lift on Trump plans
Banks and miners are driving the ASX higher, amid optimism around the US infrastructure spending agenda.
ASX 200 TOP GAINERS & LOSERS
Company Name | Price | Change | %Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Galaxy Resources Limited | 0.36 | +0.04 | UP | +12.5% |
Santos Limited | 3.81 | +0.23 | UP | +6.4246% |
South32 Limited | 2.82 | +0.14 | UP | +5.2239% |
CYBG Plc | 4.85 | +0.21 | UP | +4.5259% |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd | 6.28 | +0.27 | UP | +4.4925% |
NEXTDC Limited | 3.39 | -0.17 | Down | -4.7753% |
ALS Limited | 6.19 | -0.31 | Down | -4.7692% |
Aconex Limited | 5.69 | -0.27 | Down | -4.5302% |
APA Group | 7.39 | -0.34 | Down | -4.3985% |
iSentia Group Limited | 3.36 | -0.14 | Down | -4.0% |
12:00AM AEDT
Trump team flags finance reform
Donald Trump’s transition team says he’ll “dismantle” the Dodd-Frank law, Barack Obama’s response to the GFC.
Share bull run near end: Marks
A top US hedge fund boss says Trump’s win could help drive business, but the bull run in shares is coming to an end.
A peek into Waislitz’s empire
Papers linked to the upcoming Thorney tech float provide a snapshot the Melbourne billionaire’s portfolio.
Wall St closes at record high
The Dow passed its August peak as investors hoped for fiscal stimulus and lower taxes under President Trump.
Dollar slumps amid US optimism
The Aussie dollar has slipped against the greenback as markets assess the likely direction of a Trump presidency.
Iron ore shoots to two-year high
The steelmaking commodity’s stellar run has continued, with prices surging to almost $US75 a tonne overnight.
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