June 2016
ASX finally posts gain despite Brexit fears
Australian shares finally posted a gain on Friday after six successive losses, although the market fell for the third successive week as global concerns over a British exit from the European Union took their toll on investors.
Oil feels heat from Brexit, could retrace to $US43 a barrel
Oil has fallen 10 per cent since its recent seven-month high and Citi warns it could dip anew to $US43 a barrel.
Early ASX rally fades as Brexit worries resurface
Australian shares end flat, an improvement of sorts after five straight losses, after continuing investor caution over a British exit from the European Union wiped out the gains from a promising morning rally.
Technically, the ASX could fall to 5000
The S&P/ASX 200 index could retest the 5000-point level if negative momentum continues, according to an analysis of technical levels.
Beaten down blue chips worth a look, State Street says
Australia's 20 biggest stocks have been portfolio poison in recent times, but they are now starting to look more attractive.
ASX ends week on gloomy note as Fed, Brexit worry investors
Australian shares slipped for the week, as investors wait for US Fed rate decision.
Fortescue, Qantas, Primary best picks on cash flow, says UBS
Fortescue, Qantas, and Primary Health Care are among the best stocks to own on a free cash flow basis, says UBS.
Banks drag ASX lower
The Australian sharemarket dipped slightly as the big banks continued to slide and Brexit fears weighed on sentiment.
ASX flat as mining rally sputters
The Australian sharemarket ended flat, as losses in miners were offset by gains in energy stocks and Wesfarmers.
Oil and iron ore surge in commodities 'renaissance'
Analysts are calling a "renaissance" in commodities after oil climbed to a 10-month high overnight and as iron ore prices jumped further above the US$50-a-tonne threshold.
RBA rates stance deflates ASX
Australian shares trimmed their gains after the RBA kept interest rates on hold and gave no indication it's inclined to ease again.
ASX pushed higher by soaring gold miners
Dwindling odds of a US rate rise and a weaker greenback inspired a wave of buying in ASX-listed gold stocks.
More deflation signs for RBA to mull
Further indications of an economy sailing along at a healthy pace combined with worryingly low inflation will give the RBA board plenty to discuss on Tuesday.
Seven-week winning streak over for ASX
Australian shares broke a seven-week winning streak amid worries strong domestic growth data could spell the end to rate cuts.
Seven good reasons to invest in shares: AMP
Shares remain a good bet even though the recent seven-week rally in the ASX has come to an end.
ASX hits one-month low as mood sours
A three-day sell-off has taken the Australian sharemarket back to levels last seen in early May, as investor confidence takes a blow.
Iron ore falls below $US50, with flood of supply on the way
Iron ore has continued to crash, slipping 3.5 per cent overnight to $US48.40 per tonne, and according to Morgan Stanley there's more bearish news on the way.
Sell in June: cold shower for the ASX
Australian shares fell sharply as investors fear that valuations look stretched after seven weeks of gains.
OPEC meets as oil fails to clear $US50
OPEC ministers are gathering once again but analysts are expecting very little action on supply from the oil cartel as long as Saudi Arabia refuses to cut production.
May 2016
ASX hits nine-month high in $140b rally
The ASX rose for a seventh straight week to levels last seen in August 2015, as investor mood continues to improve.