Why investors should be worried about the bull market; ASX 200 dips
Bullish sentiment is not quite at 'close-your-eyes-and-sell' levels but global fund manager optimism has hit its highest level in years.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Wednesday, April 17. The ASX 200 index closed just 6.9 points or 0.1 per cent lower at 7605.6 points. Bullish sentiment is not quite at 'close-your-eyes-and-sell' levels but global fund manager optimism has hit its highest level in years.
The Aussie dollar is near US64.23c.
ASX sets record close despite pullback; HMC confirms Healthscope talks
David Di Pilla-led HMC eyes Brookfield-owned hospitals operator. Cochlear falls on trimmed guidance. Dividend disappointment weighs on AMP. GFG Alliance puts NSW coal mine on the block in debt plan. Mirvac soars on return to profit.
ASX steady as miners gain; CBA rises, IAG down
Sigma gains as $300m worth of shares change hands. Alliance Aviation's labour costs growing after first industrial action in two decades. IAG top loser as investors miss buyback. Temple & Webster top gainer. 'Cleaner result' sees ASX Ltd soar.