Markets Live: Biz less bullish
Early, mining-inspired gains on the ASX have been erased amid selling in the big banks, while NAB's monthly business confidence survey shows a pullback from recent heights.
Early, mining-inspired gains on the ASX have been erased amid selling in the big banks, while NAB's monthly business confidence survey shows a pullback from recent heights.
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann sought to close down a dispute over currency devaluation ahead of this week's G20 gathering.
There have been some interesting developments in markets overnight but, on the whole, equities and corporate credit have seen limited moves.
The world's biggest bond traders see no reason to shy away from long-term US Treasuries even as US rates are poised to leap.
Goldman Sachs isn't letting the biggest commodities rout in eight months shake its confidence in raw materials.
Oil hovered below $US49 a barrel as US drillers boosted activity, countering OPEC's efforts to help reduce a global glut.
The looming closure of the Hazelwood power station has prompted a surge in electricity prices in futures trading.
Investors are keen to invest in the European growth story but, days ahead of Dutch elections, are asking whether politics will spoil the party.
Early, mining-inspired gains on the ASX have been erased amid selling in the big banks, while NAB's monthly business confidence survey shows a pullback from recent heights.
A strong showing from the gold mining sector wasn't enough to push the local sharemarket into the black.
A return to blue chips hasn't dented the returns of Supervised Investments' small caps fund, which has posted a return of nearly 50 per cent.
While some seasoned investors have been wary of the loss-making Snap, millennials' deep affinity with the disappearing-message app prompted many to jump in.
In the next 10 weeks $22.3 billion in dividends – about 1.3 per cent of GDP – will be paid out by Australian companies to local and overseas shareholders.
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann sought to close down a dispute over currency devaluation ahead of this week's G20 gathering.
Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
---|---|---|---|---|
AUD/USD | 0.7553 | 0.7552 | -0.0015fall | -0.20% fall |
AUD/EUR | 0.7091 | 0.7087 | -0.0015fall | -0.21% fall |
Updated: March 14, 2017 - 12:20PM |
Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
---|---|---|---|
Market total | 1,710,711,213 | 986,427,378 | 396,467 |
Industrial | 1,284,364,160 | 469,036,236 | 315,155 |
Mining | 421,894,602 | 517,249,670 | 79,900 |
David Samra, awarded for his stock-picking during and after the 2008 financial crisis, says now's the time for a steady hand and no emotion.
The Sydney software company just released its first quarterly earnings report since listing on the Nasdaq late last year.Â
Markets are in a well-oiled "death spiral," analysts at Citigroup say.
Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
MXC | MGC PHARMACEUTICALS | 0.120rise | 0.077 | 0.051 |
THR | THOR MINING PLC | 0.029rise | 0.019 | 0.016 |
CPH | CRESO PHARMA LTD | 0.870rise | 0.610 | 0.370 |
ZLD | ZELDA THERAPEUTICS | 0.099rise | 0.075 | 0.038 |
QBL | QUEENSLAND BAUXITE | 0.021rise | 0.016 | 0.009 |
ESE | ESENSE-LAB LTD | 0.475rise | 0.395 | 0.295 |
RGI | ROTO-GRO INTL LTD | 0.370rise | 0.325 | 0.220 |
GSW | GETSWIFT LIMITED | 0.615rise | 0.550 | 0.480 |
AON | APOLLO MINERALS LTD | 0.220rise | 0.200 | 0.150 |
SWL | SEYMOUR WHYTE LTD | 1.100rise | 1.000 | 1.000 |
Updated: March 14, 2017 - 12:19PM |
Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
DRX | DIATREME RESOURCES | 0.008fall | 0.009 | 0.012 |
HFR | HIGHFIELD RES LTD | 0.875fall | 0.970 | 1.000 |
SMA | SMARTTRANS HOLDINGS | 0.010fall | 0.011 | 0.012 |
ACG | ATCOR MEDICAL | 0.058fall | 0.061 | 0.063 |
TZL | TZ LIMITED | 0.042fall | 0.044 | 0.045 |
OVH | ONEVUE HOLDINGS LTD | 0.470fall | 0.490 | 0.505 |
COO | CORUM GROUP LIMITED | 0.049fall | 0.051 | 0.057 |
VCX | VICINITY CENTRES | 2.690fall | 2.790 | 2.800 |
SHJ | SHINE CORPORATE | 0.555fall | 0.575 | 0.630 |
ZIP | ZIPTEL LIMITED | 0.028fall | 0.029 | 0.044 |
Updated: March 14, 2017 - 12:19PM |
Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
---|---|---|---|
Blockchain Global Ltd | BCG | 0.20 | |
E2 Metals Ltd | E2M | 02/12/2016 | 0.20 |
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 |
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 |
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