Markets Live: Banks prop up sagging ASX
Gathering enthusiasm for bank stocks helped the ASX overcome the Monday morning wobbles, as Quintis and Oroton shares enter a trading halt.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.66% fall
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ALL ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 1.11% rise
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.13% rise
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AMP AMP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.14% fall
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.65% rise
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APA APA GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.42% fall
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ASX ASX LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.14% rise
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.37% fall
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.30% rise
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.24% fall
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
- Percentage up/down
- 0.70% rise
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- 1.01% rise
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CSL CSL LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.13% rise
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.06% rise
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DXS DEXUS
- Percentage up/down
- -0.49% fall
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FMG FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD
- Percentage up/down
- -0.63% fall
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.37% rise
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GPT GPT GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.57% fall
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.56% fall
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.28% fall
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
- Percentage up/down
- -0.09% fall
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.48% fall
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.44% fall
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.34% fall
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.85% fall
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.96% rise
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.16% fall
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.91% rise
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 3.21% rise
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 1.38% rise
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.84% rise
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.19% fall
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RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.91% fall
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RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.60% fall
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S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 1.52% rise
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.94% fall
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SGP STOCKLAND
- Percentage up/down
- -0.84% fall
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.22% rise
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STO SANTOS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.28% rise
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.35% fall
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
- Percentage up/down
- 1.39% rise
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TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.08% rise
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- 0.92% rise
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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- -0.23% fall
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VCX VICINITY CENTRES
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- -1.08% fall
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
- Percentage up/down
- 0.80% rise
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.93% fall
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
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- -1.93% fall
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WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.56% fall
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WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.03% fall
8@eight: ASX still moving sideways
Shares are set to be virtually unchanged at the open, as the ASX continues to move sideways.
Oil rises on Saudi, Russia call
Oil jumped more than 2 per cent after Saudi Arabia and Russia said that supply cuts need to last into 2018.
Bouncing banks help offset ASX Monday morning blues
Investors bought up shares in the major banks after last week's dramatic post-budget selloff, but a mixed overseas picture meant the ASX had little direction on Monday.
China's trade plan benefits to flow to Australia
If China's trade initiative delivers on its promises, new trade relationships and investment relationships will emerge that Australian companies can take advantage of, one expert says.
Oroton halts shares as sales deteriorate
Oroton has entered a trading halt as it prepares to reveal that sales have continued to deteriorate.
8@eight: ASX looking for direction
Local shares are set for a fairly flat open after a mixed day on Wall Street on Friday.
Passive onslaught will fade, says Geoff Wilson
For Geoff Wilson, the veteran fund manager and chairman of Wilson's Asset Management, everything comes in cycles.
Market Indices
Updated: May 15, 2017 - 4:35PM
Market Activity
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Advances
- Price
- 156.00
- Percentage up/down
- 32.37% rise
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Declines
- Price
- 272.00
- Percentage up/down
- 56.43% fall
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Unchanged
- Price
- 54.00
- Percentage up/down
- 11.20% steady
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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 | 0.7418 | 0.7413 | 0.0001rise | 0.01% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6758 | 0.6753 | 0.0001rise | 0.01% rise |
| Updated: May 16, 2017 - 7:59AM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 11.84
- Change in
- -0.0490fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-0.41%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 4,633,635,986 | 1,566,223,405 | 1,037,535 |
| Industrial | 3,800,991,192 | 709,107,611 | 878,568 |
| Mining | 820,764,245 | 856,841,257 | 155,206 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENT | ENTERPRISE METALS | 0.045rise | 0.023 | 0.022 |
| SIE | SCIGEN LIMITED | 0.070rise | 0.055 | 0.055 |
| CLL | COLLERINA COBALT | 0.027rise | 0.025 | 0.021 |
| AUF | ASIAN MASTERS FUND | 1.450rise | 1.350 | 1.330 |
| OXX | OCTANEX LTD | 0.075rise | 0.070 | 0.060 |
| AUB | AUB GROUP LTD | 13.470rise | 12.690 | 12.500 |
| BHD | BENJAMIN HORNGLD LTD | 1.120rise | 1.070 | 0.000 |
| PAC | PACIFIC GRP LTD | 6.120rise | 5.850 | 5.190 |
| HML | HENRY MORGAN LIMITED | 2.150rise | 2.080 | 1.970 |
| JIN | JUMBO INTERACTIVE | 2.910rise | 2.820 | 2.470 |
| Updated: May 15, 2017 - 4:15PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | MEMPHASYS LTD | 0.001fall | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| BD1 | BARD1 LIFE SCIENCES | 0.017fall | 0.027 | 0.029 |
| FFT | FUTURE FIBRE TECH. | 0.085fall | 0.120 | 0.140 |
| SIT | SITE GROUP INT LTD | 0.060fall | 0.080 | 0.086 |
| SER | STRATEGIC ENERGY | 0.009fall | 0.011 | 0.011 |
| FUN | FUNTASTIC LIMITED | 0.005fall | 0.006 | 0.005 |
| ZYB | ZYBER HOLDINGS LTD | 0.005fall | 0.006 | 0.006 |
| VRX | VENTNOR RES LTD | 0.012fall | 0.014 | 0.013 |
| ASP | ASPERMONT LIMITED. | 0.006fall | 0.007 | 0.006 |
| BIQ | BUILDINGIQ, INC | 0.050fall | 0.058 | 0.060 |
| Updated: May 15, 2017 - 4:14PM | ||||
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 |
| Bryah Resources Limited | BYH | 31/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Contango Global Growth Limited | CQG | 23/06/2017 | 1.10 |
| Eagle Health Holdings Limited | EHH | 29/06/2017 | 0.40 |
| Elsight Limited | ELS | 19/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Golden Mile Resources Ltd | G88 | 29/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Manuka Resources Ltd | MKR | 17/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Macarthur Australia Limited | MMM | 17/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Takor Group Ltd | TKO | 15/05/2017 | 0.20 |