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The ASX is mildly lower after Donald Trump escalated his threats against North Korea and as traders wait for details from a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
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Movers
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.98% fall
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ALL ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.19% fall
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.89% fall
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AMP AMP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.81% fall
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.78% fall
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APA APA GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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ASX ASX LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.13% fall
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.30% fall
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.65% fall
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 4.22% rise
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.37% fall
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- 0.90% rise
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CSL CSL LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 2.17% rise
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 2.75% rise
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DXS DEXUS
- Percentage up/down
- 1.38% rise
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FMG FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD
- Percentage up/down
- -1.84% fall
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.24% fall
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GPT GPT GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.10% rise
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.24% fall
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.68% fall
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
- Percentage up/down
- -0.57% fall
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.39% rise
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 1.33% rise
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.84% fall
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.40% fall
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.46% fall
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.98% fall
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.58% fall
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.30% rise
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.61% fall
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.17% rise
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.57% rise
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RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.36% fall
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RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.88% fall
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S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.16% rise
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.25% rise
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SGP STOCKLAND
- Percentage up/down
- 0.35% rise
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.09% rise
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STO SANTOS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.01% fall
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.78% fall
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
- Percentage up/down
- -1.31% fall
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TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.42% fall
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.82% fall
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.52% fall
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VCX VICINITY CENTRES
- Percentage up/down
- 0.75% rise
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
- Percentage up/down
- -0.76% fall
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.07% fall
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
- Percentage up/down
- -0.26% fall
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WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED
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- 0.38% rise
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WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.12% fall
Market prices in two RBA rate hikes
The Australian market is pricing in two rate hikes by the RBA over the next 12 months, despite the bank calling the top of the iron ore cycle.
8@eight: ASX set to push higher
It was a quiet night on overseas markets but the ASX is set for a positive open regardless.
World-beating emerging markets surge emboldens valuation critics
One of the world's best trades this year, going long on emerging-market equities, is even troubling the bulls after handing investors twice the return from developed-country stocks.
ASX slides as consumer stocks weigh
A choppy session for the sharemarket ended on a weak note on Tuesday, with stocks that benefit from strong consumer sentiment suffering.
Bitcoin beyond government control
Bitcoin's price recovery suggests the cryptocurrency is beyond government intervention, as China shuts down its exchanges.
The next financial crisis will start in Silicon Valley
It has been 10 years since the last financial crisis, and some have already started to predict that the next one is near. But when it comes it will likely have its roots in Silicon Valley, not Wall Street.
8@eight: ASX to open higher, RBA minutes on tap
The local sharemarket is set to edge higher at the open ahead of the release of the September RBA minutes.
Market Indices
Updated: September 20, 2017 - 11:08AM
Market Activity
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Advances
- Price
- 190.00
- Percentage up/down
- 41.21% rise
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Declines
- Price
- 219.00
- Percentage up/down
- 47.51% fall
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Unchanged
- Price
- 52.00
- Percentage up/down
- 11.28% steady
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Currencies
Australian dollar soars to two-year high
The Australian dollar hit two-year highs against its US counterpart this week, a handy boost to Aussies looking to buy overseas goods or holiday abroad this summer.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.8015 | 0.8013 | 0.0004rise | 0.05% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6675 | 0.6673 | -0.0003fall | -0.04% fall |
| Updated: September 20, 2017 - 11:00AM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia WeTouch Technology Ltd | AWT | 0.40 | |
| Biomics Biopharma Ltd | BBM | 0.20 | |
| Bryah Resources Ltd | BYH | 0.20 | |
| Doriemus PLC | DOR | 02/10/2017 | 0.26 |
| Fat Prophets Global Property Fund | FPP | 03/10/2017 | 1.10 |
| GEOOP Limited | GEO | 28/09/2017 | 0.00 |
| The GO2 People Ltd | GO2 | 21/09/2017 | 0.20 |
| HyGieaCare Inc. | HGC | 24/09/2017 | 0.40 |
| India Fund Ltd | INF | 1.00 | |
| Lustrum Minerals Ltd | LRM | 09/10/2017 | 0.20 |
| Magellan Global Trust | MGG | 17/10/2017 | 1.50 |
| Mayur Resources Ltd | MRL | 30/06/2017 | 0.40 |
| MCP Master Income Trust | MXT | 08/10/2017 | 2.00 |
| Northern Cobalt Ltd | N27 | 16/08/2017 | 0.20 |
| Nanollose Limited | NC6 | 09/11/2017 | 0.20 |
| Okapi Resources Ltd | OKR | 0.20 | |
| Prospech Ltd | PRS | 0.20 | |
| Restaurant Brands New Zealand Ltd | RBD | 0.00 | |
| Registry Direct Limited | RD1 | 15/10/2017 | 0.20 |
| Riversgold Limited | RGL | 10/09/2017 | 0.20 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWE | NORWEST ENERGY NL | 0.010rise | 0.004 | 0.004 |
| TKL | TRAKA RESOURCES | 0.031rise | 0.021 | 0.020 |
| EUC | EUROPEAN COBALT LTD | 0.135rise | 0.093 | 0.078 |
| WLF | WOLF MINERALS | 0.150rise | 0.115 | 0.060 |
| CLA | CELSIUS RESOURCE LTD | 0.056rise | 0.047 | 0.050 |
| OTI | ORIENTAL TECHNO. | 0.015rise | 0.013 | 0.004 |
| GCS | GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION | 0.740rise | 0.645 | 0.600 |
| ANO | ADVANCED NANO TECH | 0.044rise | 0.040 | 0.033 |
| QMN | QLD MINING CORP | 0.100rise | 0.092 | 0.073 |
| NWH | NRW HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1.305rise | 1.202 | 1.175 |
| Updated: September 20, 2017 - 11:08AM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCL | NETCCENTRIC LTD | 0.020fall | 0.028 | 0.033 |
| NNW | 99 WUXIAN LTD | 0.046fall | 0.060 | 0.065 |
| ALT | ANALYTICA LIMITED | 0.004fall | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| ACR | ACRUX LIMITED | 0.150fall | 0.175 | 0.240 |
| AEI | AERIS ENVIRONMENTAL | 0.240fall | 0.280 | 0.255 |
| SMG | SOON MINING | 0.120fall | 0.140 | 0.160 |
| LNG | LIQUEFIED NATURAL | 0.440fall | 0.485 | 0.530 |
| VBS | VECTUS BIOSYSTEMS | 1.290fall | 1.400 | 1.400 |
| PLX | PYROLYX AG | 1.200fall | 1.300 | 1.380 |
| PSA | PETSEC ENERGY | 0.091fall | 0.097 | 0.095 |
| Updated: September 20, 2017 - 11:08AM | ||||