Expert stock pickers reveal their end-of-year tips
It’s been a rocky December for investors so we asked four expert stock pickers what they would buy, sell and hold to get their portfolios into shape.
ASX
ASX hit by new CHESS outage, traders left billions of dollars short
Brokers were scrambling to secure funding to cover millions of trades that failed to settle on Friday, after the ASX revealed a meltdown of its key technology platform.
Small caps poised to shine as ‘valuation disconnect’ exposed
A ‘valuation disconnect’ between larger stocks on the ASX against smaller counterparts will produce opportunities in 2025, says Investors Mutual’s Simon Conn.
Local bourse sinks as US shutdown fuels fear
The ASX 200 hit a three-month low and the traditional Santa Claus rally was in doubt after the risk of a US government shutdown flared.
Grim update as ASX sell-off continues
The ASX has tumbled to a new low after markets continued to sell off, with investors factoring in a less-than-favourable decision in the US.
Money Puzzle Podcast: What top CEOs are expecting in 2025
The personality of the CEO is crucial to the operation of most top stocks on the ASX – here’s what the bosses are saying about the year ahead.
ASX 200 grapples with broad selloff; CBA hits 5-week low
Utilities, energy stocks the only bright spots as index falls to three-month low. CBA tops large-cap declines. Mesoblast down on profit-taking. Japan’s Nippon Sanso to buy Wesfarmers’ Coregas.
ASX plummets after US reserve’s pivot
The ASX cratered after a major decision on a US rate cut, with all 11 sectors trading in the red.
Fed admits an inflation mistake
The US central bank has cut its target rate by another 25 basis points. But its explanation isn’t convincing.
ASX suffers $50bn wipeout on worst day in months
The ASX 200 suffered its worst day in three months, as investors dumped tech, bank and mining stocks. The Australian dollar also hit a two-year low after big falls on Wall Street following the Federal Reserve’s weak rates outlook.
ASX trades flat ahead of US rate cut
The ASX 200 traded slightly down ahead of a major decision by the US Federal Reserve, just after the market hit a four-day high.
ASX 200 dips on seesaw day; ASIC sues Binance
Financial regulator targets crypto giant over alleged customer fails. Insignia rejects Bain bid. Chalmers’ spending plans to challenge RBA fight. ANZ facing more regulatory scrutiny. Aus economy in ‘reasonable shape’: NAB CEO.
Insignia Financial to relaunch the MLC brand in 2025
MLC will be rebooted in 2025 under its owner, ASX-listed wealth management company Insignia Financial, which only weeks ago completed the brand’s separation from NAB.
ASX 200 snaps 5-day losing streak
The ASX 200 snapped a five day losing streak, as the Santa Claus rally finally arrives.
What the Santa rally means for Australian stocks
The mid-December trough in Aussie shares suggests the Santa Claus rally has arrived right on cue.
Where investors can find value stocks after ASX rally
Aussie companies with US-based supply chains and operations could be among the best buys for investors heading into 2025 amid Donald Trump’s America first policies.
ASX 200 lifts; PEXA gains; Data#3 falls
Data#3 down after flagging Microsoft hit. PEXA soars on change of guard. BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto pick site for smelting pilot plant. House prices to stall next year: HSBC. Meta settles Aus privacy breach case.
ASX falls to fresh four-week low
The ASX 200 has continued to suffer major headaches amid falling iron ore prices – with the market falling to a fresh four-week low.
ASX 200 ends down on mining losses; HMC, DigiCo dive
Surprise inclusions in RBA’s new-look monetary policy board; new governance board members named. Data centres-focused DigiCo continues to decline. HSBC sued for alleged scam fails. China slump a blow to Treasurer’s mid-year budget update.
Luke warm start to the trading week
Futures are pointing to a 0.5 per cent fall on the benchmark ASX 200 on Monday morning on top of the 1.5 per cent fall at close on Friday.
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