August 2023
Inflation surprise sparks best ASX rally in six weeks
The S&P/ASX 200 closed 87.2 points higher, or 1.2 per cent, to 7297.70, the largest single-day gain since mid-July. The All Ordinaries also rose 1.2 per cent.
September 2021
ASX rises for second week running
A rebound in commodity prices and an upbeat second-quarter GDP result have pushed the Australian sharemarket higher for a second week running.
June 2021
ASX edges 0.1pc higher despite China weighing on miners
The miners dragged on the Australian sharemarket as China said it would release its reserve of a number of key commodities in order to curb price increases.
Tech leads ASX to record high
The Australian sharemarket closed at a record high on Friday, extending its strong run of form, as Victoria exited its two-week lockdown.
ASX 200 index tops 7300 to close at record high, buoyed by tech
The Australian sharemarket closed at a record high on Thursday, with strong real estate and tech stock gains offsetting a fall in the energy and travel sectors.
ASX hits record high as economy completes rebound
The sharemarket rose to a new record on Wednesday, supported by advances from the miners and energy stocks.
ASX slides as banks dip, crude hits $US70 a barrel
A mid-session rally sparked by stronger-than-expected GDP partials wasn’t enough to lift the Australian sharemarket, as the major banks weighed on local shares.
May 2021
Miners propel ASX 1pc to a two-week high as Pepper disappoints
The major iron ore miners shrugged off a fall in iron ore prices to help drive the Australian sharemarket to its highest level in two weeks.
ASX rises despite mid-week sell-off
The Australian sharemarket was able to overcome a mid-week sell-off, with strong advances from the tech, travel and gold sectors offsetting heavy losses from the major iron ore miners.
Inflation, iron ore concerns send ASX 1.9pc lower
Rising inflation fears and concerns about Australia’s iron ore supply to China rattled the sharemarket, sparking the biggest sell-off since February 26.
April 2021
ASX rises 0.3pc, nearing record after hitting 14-month high
The Australian sharemarket moved closer to reclaiming a record high on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance from the mining sector.
ASX dips 0.3pc, falling for second straight session
Australia was unable to escape a global equity market sell-off, with local shares falling for a second straight session on Wednesday, driven by losses from the major banks and miners.
Tech stocks lead strong week for ASX
A surging tech sector drove the Australian sharemarket to a fresh 13-month high this week, as strong economic data and a calming of the bond market supported global equity markets.
Tech offsets miners to help ASX edge higher
A surge in a number of local tech stocks helped to offset weakness from the major miners on Tuesday, pushing the Australian sharemarket slightly higher.
ASX rises 1pc, extending its 13-month high
The Australian sharemarket extended its strong start to the month on Thursday, with the miners and big four banks supporting the rise.
March 2021
ASX rises 0.5pc, buoyed by falling bond yields, CBA and CSL
A strong performance from a number of blue chips helped the Australian sharemarket climb to its highest level in a week on Wednesday, supported by a fall in bond yields.
February 2021
Sharemarket flat as bumper CSL result offsets broader weakness
A positive jobs market report and a surge in profit from market heavyweight CSL helped the market avoid a fall on Thursday amid a big day of results.
ASX firms 0.7pc, buoyed by BHP profit
The ASX has inched closer to its pre-pandemic record amid sustained momentum for global equities and more positive earnings updates.
ASX closes little changed as Telstra, AMP report earnings
AMP, Telstra, AGL Energy and Newcrest were among the company’s to report results on Thursday in a market dominated by a wavering benchmark index.
ASX slides 0.4pc as interim earnings drive sharp price moves
The ASX eased back from an 11-month high on Tuesday despite gains across much of the rest of Asia as earnings season delivered sharp price swings.