Markets Live: Banks slam ASX into reverse
A powerful two-day rally in the ASX came to an abrupt end as banks swung from gains to losses, while a bumper jobs number pushes the Aussie higher.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
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ALL ARISTOCRAT LEISURE 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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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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DXS DEXUS
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FMG FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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ASX hits skids as banks slam into reverse
The ASX's strong two-day rally came to an abrupt end, as weak oil and the US rate hike proved reason enough for shares to retrace some of their recent gains.
Aussie on a high as rate cut talk fades
The Australian dollar hit a two-month high on Thursday, boosted by positive local jobs data and a fall in the greenback after weak US inflation data.
'Huge inflow of cash' into equities: Coppo
Bell Potter veteran trader Richard Coppleson says by far the "biggest reason" markets are recovering was the positive boost from surging superannuation funds.
The bull and the bear case for rates
Weak consumer sentiment data is the latest worrying sign for those expecting another rate cut, but optimists insist the slowdown is temporary.
Fundies say equities are expensive
A record number of global fund managers believe sharemarkets to be overvalued after years of overstimulative monetary policy.
8@eight: ASX to slide lower at open
Wall Street ended lower, and the ASX is poised to open about 0.5 per cent lower, with futures pointing to a 30-point drop at the open.
US Fed raises rates, Wall Street slips
Federal Reserve officials forged ahead with an interest-rate increase and additional plans to tighten monetary policy despite growing concerns over weak inflation.
Market Indices
Updated: June 15, 2017 - 4:37PM
Market Activity
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Advances
- Price
- 155.00
- Percentage up/down
- 32.56% rise
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Declines
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- 261.00
- Percentage up/down
- 54.83% fall
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Unchanged
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- 60.00
- Percentage up/down
- 12.61% steady
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8@eight: ASX set to push higher
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Currencies
Aussie on a high as rate cut talk fades
The Australian dollar hit a two-month high on Thursday, boosted by positive local jobs data and a fall in the greenback after weak US inflation data.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7601 | 0.7597 | 0.0012rise | 0.16% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6796 | 0.6791 | 0.0031rise | 0.46% rise |
| Updated: June 15, 2017 - 5:20PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 12.60
- Change in
- 1.0360rise
- Percentage up/down
- (8.96%) rise
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 11,964,716,649 | 2,703,615,026 | 1,203,215 |
| Industrial | 9,774,168,363 | 1,432,293,587 | 971,315 |
| Mining | 2,169,129,996 | 1,270,911,793 | 226,966 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRP | REALM RESOURCES LTD | 0.145rise | 0.041 | 0.041 |
| ENT | ENTERPRISE METALS | 0.055rise | 0.035 | 0.045 |
| ELS | ELSIGHT LTD | 0.195rise | 0.160 | 0.000 |
| EQE | EQUUS MINING LTD | 0.023rise | 0.019 | 0.020 |
| RND | RAND MINING LTD | 2.950rise | 2.470 | 2.150 |
| LVH | LIVEHIRE LIMITED | 0.615rise | 0.520 | 0.540 |
| IEL | IDP EDUCATION LTD | 5.100rise | 4.640 | 4.825 |
| ASB | AUSTAL LIMITED | 2.020rise | 1.840 | 1.865 |
| MLB | MELBOURNE IT LIMITED | 2.970rise | 2.760 | 2.640 |
| BTC | BIOTECH CAPITAL | 0.155rise | 0.145 | 0.145 |
| Updated: June 15, 2017 - 4:14PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | DIGIMATIC GROUP LTD | 0.050fall | 0.075 | 0.078 |
| EFE | EASTERN IRON | 0.008fall | 0.011 | 0.011 |
| SUR | SUN RESOURCES NL | 0.003fall | 0.004 | 0.004 |
| MRQ | MRG METALS LIMITED | 0.007fall | 0.009 | 0.009 |
| PCH | PROPERTY CONNECT | 0.004fall | 0.005 | 0.006 |
| ICS | ICSGLOBAL LIMITED | 0.980fall | 1.200 | 1.220 |
| QUR | QUANTUM RESOURCES | 0.009fall | 0.011 | 0.011 |
| LCA | LITIGATION CAP LTD | 0.380fall | 0.460 | 0.490 |
| 1ST | 1ST GROUP LTD | 0.030fall | 0.036 | 0.036 |
| ANP | ANTISENSE THERAPEUT. | 0.025fall | 0.030 | 0.031 |
| Updated: June 15, 2017 - 4:10PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia WeTouch Technology Limited | AWT | 31/07/2017 | 0.40 |
| 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 |
| Galena Mining Limited | G1A | 10/07/2017 | 0.20 |
| Golden Mile Resources Ltd | G88 | 29/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited | KPG | 20/06/2017 | 1.00 |
| Oliver's Real Food Limited | OLI | 14/06/2017 | 0.30 |
| WAM Microcap Limited | WMI | 28/06/2017 | 1.10 |