Markets Live: ASX struggles for direction
Shares are set for a soft start after Wall St eased on disappointing earnings updates from big department stores, with further gains in oil a bright spot.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
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- 0.96% rise
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ALL ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED
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- -1.44% fall
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
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- -0.13% fall
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AMP AMP LIMITED
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- -0.76% fall
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
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- -0.19% fall
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APA APA GROUP
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- 0.00% steady
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ASX ASX LIMITED
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- -0.21% fall
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
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- 0.18% rise
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
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- 1.10% rise
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
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- 0.38% rise
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
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- -0.41% fall
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
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- -1.31% fall
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CSL CSL LIMITED
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- -0.17% fall
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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- 0.15% rise
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DXS DEXUS
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- -0.20% fall
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FMG FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD
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- 0.20% rise
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
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- -0.54% fall
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GPT GPT GROUP
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- -0.66% fall
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
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- -0.54% fall
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
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- -0.94% fall
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
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- 0.46% rise
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
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- -0.60% fall
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
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- -0.66% fall
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
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- -0.33% fall
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
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- -1.06% fall
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
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- 0.00% steady
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
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- 2.97% rise
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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- -1.26% fall
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
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- -1.24% fall
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
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- -0.96% fall
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
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- -1.04% fall
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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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S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
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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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- -1.23% fall
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
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- -0.55% fall
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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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- 0.34% rise
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VCX VICINITY CENTRES
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
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- -0.31% fall
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
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- 0.32% rise
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
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- -1.90% fall
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WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED
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WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
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Oil extends rebound on output cut bets
Oil continued to climb a day after its biggest advance of the year as US stockpiles fell more than forecast.
8@eight: Negative open on cards for ASX
It promises to be a fairly unpredictable and messy open on the ASX on the back of a soft lead from Wall Street.
Bumper crop gives Graincorp a fillip, letting it double its dividend
A bumper grains crop and optimism of another good year ahead helped push GrainCorp shares sharply higher
Bank of England rethinks rate outlook
The Bank of England said it may need to raise interest rates before the late 2019 date that markets had been expecting.
China metal bulls not panicking yet
China's metals bulls are taking a pause rather than sounding the retreat.
Noble Group's shares slump by record
Noble Group reported a quarterly loss that pummelled its shares, stoking survival worries for the commodity trader.
Barclays rejigs global investment team
​Barclays reshuffled its senior global investment bank management and is seeking to hire between 50 to 100 people.
Market Indices
Updated: May 12, 2017 - 11:38AM
Market Activity
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Advances
- Price
- 157.00
- Percentage up/down
- 33.69% rise
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Declines
- Price
- 251.00
- Percentage up/down
- 53.86% fall
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Unchanged
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- 58.00
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- 12.45% steady
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Dalian iron ore retreats
​Iron ore futures in China fell to a four-month low on Thursday before recovering at the close, pressured by lean demand.
ASX reverses early gains
The ASX reversed strong early gains to finish flat, as a dip in Chinese commodities futures triggered a round of selling in the miners.
Slater and Gordon plan $1.1b fraud claim over Quindell disaster
The near bankrupt firm of lawyers is seeking to rescue some value for shareholders.
Household spending key risk to GDP
The GDP forecasts in the federal budget rest on the spending of Australia's increasingly cash-strapped households.
Currencies
Sterling rises as volatility sinks
​Sterling hit a three-week high versus the euro and hovered just below $US1.30 as investors reined in more of their negative bets.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7379 | 0.7377 | 0.0001rise | 0.01% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6791 | 0.6788 | -0.0003fall | -0.04% fall |
| Updated: May 12, 2017 - 11:30AM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 11.60
- Change in
- -0.1250fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-1.07%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 1,238,155,955 | 556,793,150 | 293,608 |
| Industrial | 932,587,920 | 230,579,859 | 234,029 |
| Mining | 302,528,014 | 326,143,718 | 58,778 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOC | BOUGAINVILLE COPPER | 0.420rise | 0.240 | 0.200 |
| GSW | GETSWIFT LIMITED | 0.900rise | 0.680 | 0.820 |
| GNC | GRAINCORP LIMITED | 10.030rise | 9.030 | 9.080 |
| MSP | MAXSEC GROUP LTD | 0.037rise | 0.034 | 0.033 |
| JIN | JUMBO INTERACTIVE | 2.820rise | 2.690 | 2.470 |
| TWE | TREASURY WINE ESTATE | 13.240rise | 12.650 | 12.300 |
| IKO | ISHS MSCI SKOREA ETF | 89.480rise | 85.810 | 84.110 |
| COH | COCHLEAR LIMITED | 149.350rise | 145.010 | 140.720 |
| IEM | ISHS MSCI EMG MKTETF | 56.060rise | 54.440 | 53.820 |
| WTC | WISETECH GLOBAL LTD | 6.890rise | 6.700 | 5.890 |
| Updated: May 12, 2017 - 11:38AM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YHL | YANGHAO INT LTD | 0.030fall | 0.160 | 0.160 |
| ROG | RED SKY ENERGY. | 0.004fall | 0.006 | 0.005 |
| BMZ | BLACK MOUNTA RES LTD | 0.028fall | 0.036 | 0.032 |
| UNL | UNITED NETWORKS LTD | 0.100fall | 0.115 | 0.140 |
| MYR | MYER HOLDINGS LTD | 0.950fall | 1.090 | 1.090 |
| BMP | BUYMYPLACE LIMITED | 0.225fall | 0.250 | 0.250 |
| GCR | GOLDEN CROSS | 0.011fall | 0.012 | 0.014 |
| SFH | SPECIALTY FASHION | 0.455fall | 0.485 | 0.520 |
| KAM | K2 ASSET MGMT HLDGS | 0.300fall | 0.315 | 0.335 |
| ADJ | ADSLOT LTD | 0.060fall | 0.063 | 0.061 |
| Updated: May 12, 2017 - 11:38AM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderan Resources Limited | AL8 | 29/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Biomics Biopharma Limited | BBM, | 02/06/2017 | 0.20 |
| Eagle Health Holdings Limited | EHH | 29/06/2017 | 0.40 |
| Elsight Limited | ELS | 19/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Manuka Resources Ltd | MKR | 17/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Takor Group Ltd | TKO | 15/05/2017 | 0.20 |