Markets Live: ASX shrugs off Trump tremors
Shares climb in early trade as investors shrug off global jitters over political risk, while James Hardie releases a disappointing earnings update.
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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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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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Market Indices
Updated: February 3, 2017 - 12:48PM
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- 49.45% rise
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Markets Live: ASX shrugs off Trump tremors
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| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7656 | 0.7652 | -0.0003fall | -0.04% fall |
| AUD/EUR | 0.7113 | 0.7106 | -0.0009fall | -0.13% fall |
| Updated: February 3, 2017 - 12:18PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 12.55
- Change in
- -0.9400fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-6.97%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 1,579,454,091 | 1,269,707,121 | 404,755 |
| Industrial | 1,156,628,909 | 294,002,770 | 316,689 |
| Mining | 418,397,374 | 975,579,268 | 86,474 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC8 | AUSCANN GRP HLGS LTD | 0.320rise | 0.012 | 0.012 |
| GME | GME RESOURCES LTD | 0.086rise | 0.048 | 0.060 |
| SMM | SUMMIT RESOURCES | 0.250rise | 0.170 | 0.200 |
| DTS | DRAGONTAIL SYSTEMS | 0.350rise | 0.270 | 0.290 |
| CLQ | CLEAN TEQ HLDGS LTD | 0.730rise | 0.595 | 0.640 |
| RTR | RUMBLE RES LIMITED | 0.028rise | 0.024 | 0.026 |
| BUX | BUXTON RESOURCES LTD | 0.215rise | 0.185 | 0.205 |
| PEK | PEAK RESOURCES | 0.086rise | 0.075 | 0.075 |
| LVH | LIVEHIRE LIMITED | 0.460rise | 0.415 | 0.450 |
| ARU | ARAFURA RESOURCE LTD | 0.090rise | 0.084 | 0.084 |
| Updated: February 3, 2017 - 12:43PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POW | PROTEAN ENERGY LTD | 0.004fall | 0.007 | 0.006 |
| ZIP | ZIPTEL LIMITED | 0.050fall | 0.081 | 0.079 |
| FHS | FREEHILL MINING LTD. | 0.095fall | 0.130 | 0.100 |
| ADH | ADAIRS LIMITED | 1.225fall | 1.475 | 1.450 |
| FLN | FREELANCER LTD | 0.925fall | 1.105 | 0.995 |
| VPC | VELPIC LIMITED | 0.014fall | 0.016 | 0.015 |
| RVA | REVA MEDICAL, INC | 0.880fall | 1.005 | 1.005 |
| TPM | TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 6.240fall | 6.700 | 6.440 |
| JHL | JAYEX HEALTHCARE LTD | 0.041fall | 0.044 | 0.044 |
| HMO | HEARMEOUT LTD | 0.160fall | 0.170 | 0.170 |
| Updated: February 3, 2017 - 12:48PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardea Resources Ltd | ARL | 09/01/2017 | 0.20 |
| Blockchain Global Ltd | BCG | 0.20 | |
| E2 Metals Ltd | E2M | 02/12/2016 | 0.20 |
| Eildon Capital Ltd | EDC | 02/02/2017 | 1.06 |
| India Fund Limited | INF | 1.00 | |
| I Synergy Group Limited | IS3 | 22/12/2016 | 0.20 |
| Lithium Consolidated Mineral Exploration Pty Ltd | LI3 | 21/12/2016 | 0.20 |
| Majestic Horizon Holdings Ltd | MHH | 0.20 | |
| Metavone Limited | MTV | 28/10/2016 | 0.20 |
| Roto-Gro International Ltd | RGI | 06/01/2017 | 0.20 |
| Secure2Go Group Ltd | S2G | 09/01/2017 | 0.30 |
| Traprock Mining Ltd | TMI | 21/12/2016 | 0.20 |
| Viatar CTC Solutions Inc. | VTR | 68.50 | |
| Wilgena Resources Ltd | WRX | 13/12/2016 | 0.20 |
