Markets Live: Buy the dip
Shares are set for another positive start as commodity prices push higher and investors continue to regain their poise following last week's drama.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.22% fall
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ALL ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 1.59% rise
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.56% rise
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AMP AMP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.39% fall
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.04% rise
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APA APA GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.53% rise
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ASX ASX LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.86% rise
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.36% fall
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.61% fall
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.39% fall
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
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- -0.04% fall
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
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- 0.20% rise
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CSL CSL LIMITED
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- 0.67% rise
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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- 0.52% rise
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DXS DEXUS
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- 0.74% rise
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FMG FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD
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- -1.40% fall
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
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- 0.66% rise
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GPT GPT GROUP
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- 0.19% rise
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
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- 0.88% rise
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
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- 0.72% rise
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
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- 0.15% rise
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
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- -0.18% fall
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
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- -1.53% fall
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
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- -0.18% fall
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
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- 0.43% rise
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
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- -0.20% fall
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 1.31% rise
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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- -0.57% fall
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
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- 0.98% rise
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
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- 0.27% rise
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
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- 0.30% rise
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
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- 0.15% rise
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RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED
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- 1.19% rise
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RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED
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- -1.24% fall
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S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED
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- -0.74% fall
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
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- 0.36% rise
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SGP STOCKLAND
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- 1.19% rise
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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- 0.93% rise
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STO SANTOS LIMITED
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- -0.84% fall
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
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- 0.64% rise
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
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- 0.41% rise
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TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP
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- 1.08% rise
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
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- -0.33% fall
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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- 0.93% rise
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VCX VICINITY CENTRES
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- 0.18% rise
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
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- -0.39% fall
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
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- 0.19% rise
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
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- 0.72% rise
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WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED
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- 0.39% rise
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WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
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- 0.00% steady
8@eight: ASX heading towards key level
There hasn't been a huge amount of key note stories to drive and perhaps that's a reflection of Donald Trump not influencing markets in the way we have become quite accustomed to.
US dollar weak as political risks linger
​The US dollar fell to a more than six-month low against a basket of currencies, reflecting in part a resurgence in the euro.
Oil rises to month-high
​Oil prices rose to their highest levels in more than a month, on bets that top exporters would agree to extend supply curbs.
Iron ore stockpiles reach record in China
The record heap of iron ore on China's doorstep just got even bigger.
ASX rebounds on miners
Resource stocks surged on Monday, providing the local sharemarket with a solid start following last week's slide.
Local activists get a boost from Elliott
For local funds, investors and corporate advisers making returns off activist tactics, Elliott Associates is a welcome affirmation of the style they've been extolling for years.
8@eight: Firm platform for ASX
After its worst weekly performance of the year, we find the ASX 200 staring at an open at 5746.
Market Indices
Updated: May 23, 2017 - 10:25AM
Market Activity
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Advances
- Price
- 253.00
- Percentage up/down
- 59.39% rise
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Declines
- Price
- 108.00
- Percentage up/down
- 25.35% fall
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Unchanged
- Price
- 65.00
- Percentage up/down
- 15.26% steady
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Commodities bounce off Chinese hopes to lift ASX
Optimism washed through commodities over the weekend, setting the stage for a higher opening for the ASX.
Cheap mining not a slave to commodity prices
It might not feel that comfortable amid recent price declines, but resources still look like the best option for Australian sharemarket investors.
Wall St pares gain late in session
Financial markets ended a volatile week with a final bout of turbulence as Donald Trump's political troubles intensified.
Tech sector inflows surge
Tech stocks are on fire and the Nasdaq is on pace for a stunning 75 per cent gain for the year.
Currencies
Euro nears 8-month high v $A
The euro surged more than 1 per cent v the $US, to its highest level since Donald Trump was elected US president in November.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7475 | 0.7471 | -0.0004fall | -0.05% fall |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6649 | 0.6643 | -0.0007fall | -0.11% fall |
| Updated: May 23, 2017 - 10:19AM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 12.92
- Change in
- -0.2120fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-1.61%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 418,004,356 | 248,770,735 | 95,383 |
| Industrial | 323,279,243 | 74,362,166 | 75,820 |
| Mining | 94,133,367 | 174,395,523 | 19,344 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRG | DRAIG RESOURCES LTD | 0.061rise | 0.049 | 0.038 |
| OLH | OLDFIELDS HOLDINGS | 0.040rise | 0.035 | 0.037 |
| SSM | SERVICE STREAM | 1.450rise | 1.400 | 1.280 |
| ELD | ELDERS LIMITED | 4.900rise | 4.750 | 4.550 |
| EMF | EMERGING MASTER FUND | 2.000rise | 1.960 | 1.890 |
| AQZ | ALLIANCE AVIATION | 0.900rise | 0.890 | 0.710 |
| AIZ | AIR NEW ZEALAND | 2.700rise | 2.680 | 2.370 |
| GMG | GOODMAN GROUP | 8.445rise | 8.440 | 8.350 |
| Updated: May 23, 2017 - 10:25AM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPY | PAPYRUS AUSTRALIA | 0.004fall | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| ECG | ECARGO HLDG | 0.065fall | 0.075 | 0.085 |
| SYA | SAYONA MINING LTD | 0.017fall | 0.019 | 0.019 |
| BRC | BRAIN RESOURCE LTD | 0.060fall | 0.065 | 0.065 |
| SRI | SIPA RESOURCES LTD | 0.013fall | 0.014 | 0.014 |
| ADH | ADAIRS LIMITED | 0.710fall | 0.750 | 0.835 |
| CAT | CATAPULT GRP INT LTD | 1.830fall | 1.880 | 2.000 |
| Updated: May 23, 2017 - 10:25AM | ||||
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 |
| Golden Mile Resources Ltd | G88 | 29/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Imagion Biosystems Limited | IBX | 30/05/2017 | 0.20 |