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.
- Joshua Peach
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
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- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- William McInnes
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.
- Luke Housego
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.
- Luke Housego
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.
- Luke Housego
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.
- Luke Housego