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US markets were largely flat overnight in a calm session of trading. But don't be fooled, this could be the eye of the storm, as the US and China are in a stand off as their trade war continues. Gold remains at a high, so investors continue to seek safe assets. Today we're likely to see a similar calm trading day, maybe edging up or down. China's GDP data out today will be a focus for investors.
US stocks lifted again overnight and are now up 14% from April 7 lows of only a week ago. Aussie stocks are similarly up and we should expect a slight lift again in the ASX today. With the US central bank labelling inflation from tariffs as 'transitory' there's expectancy for 1% in rate cuts this year. And the VIX shows investor fear has declined significantly. All that means we may see an upswing. Those carefully choosing stocks could be buying at market low, setting themselves up for the long ...
US shares rallied last week, with indications that could continue this week. Major US banks, including BlackRock, released better-than-expected results Friday, with more reporting this week. Continuing strong earnings would be a big boost for the sharemarket but tariff policy changes look set to increase investor uncertainty. Gold remains the stand out asset for performance, and that's very likely to continue. Securities mentioned BlackRock SPDR S&P Bank ETF VanEck Gold Miners ETF Apple Well...
US markets huge selloff overnight, with the S&P 500 falling 3.5%, and all sectors under pressure. Big tech stocks and the auto sector underwent deep decline. Oil, US bonds and the US dollar also declined. The selloff carried over to Australian stocks today, falling more than 2% at open. Gold remained a 'safe haven' climbing above US$3200 .
The US suspended most of its higher tariffs for 90 days, reassuring investors who saw US stocks make their biggest one-day gains in more than 15 years, lead by Nvidia, Tesla and Apple. But commodity stocks are under pressure with China announcing 84% tariffs on US imports, and the US setting 125% tariffs on China imports. Stocks mentioned include Nvidia, Tesla, Apple and Ansell.
The high level of uncertainty in global markets will almost certainly continue to drive stocks down. This could repeat their performance during the pandemic of a 37% fall. US earnings season begins with banks this week. Companies' earnings are likely to be downgraded. They're also likely to limit spending and headcount. All this is bad news for share price performance. The economic outlook is also dimming, which will affect consumption. And the options market indicates investors expect more down...
Sharemarkets slumped overnight in a session of intense volatility. The Hong Kong market fell 13% led down by EV makers BYD, Xiaomi and Geely, while Alibaba dropped 18%. The US is threatening China with an additional 50% tariff unless it rescinds its retaliatory tariffs. All while the US continues to negotiate with other countries, a process that could take until June. The ASX is up more than 1% today Securities mentioned Nvidia, Tesla, Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Apple
The S&P 500 nosedived almost 6% on Friday, to 5,074.08, its biggest drop in the post-Covid era. This is far worse than how the markets fared in Trump’s first trade wars in 2018. We are seeing pandemic-level selling right now. The fear gauge (VIX) surging to a level of 45.6, which we have not seen since the pandemic, is evidence that we're not at the bottom yet. So now the question is, will stocks fall 30% like they did when Covid hit?
Trillions of dollars has been slashed off markets, investor fear is at its highest in months and more pain is on the way as nation's prepare tariffs in retaliation to the US. We have three considerations for investors in this hostile terrain. Securities mentioned include SPDR Gold ETF and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond.
Markets dropped sharply overnight, with the Nasdaq down 6%. Leading the decline was Dell down 19%, Ralph Lauren falling 16%, and Australia's Ansell dropping 14%. Investors are awaiting retaliatory tariff announcements from affected countries, which will lead to further sharemarket impact. One bright spot? US 20-year bonds, up more than 3% in the past week. Securities mentioned Dell Technologies Hewlett Packard Ralph Lauren Nike Ansell iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
Sweeping US tariffs across the globe have pushed the US market down more than 3% after hours. Big tech stocks are plummeting, with Apple falling 7%, Amazon more than 6%. Australian beef exporters Elders, Australian Agricultural may suffer from US beef tariffs, with shares dropping at open. @JessicaDAmir says to expect widespread 'carnage' from higher US tariffs, especially the extra 34% on China announced today. Stocks mentioned: Nvidia, Apple, Australian Agricultural Co, Elders...
US stocks are up overnight, following the climb in the ASX yesterday, as the April rally continues. Focus is on the US with tariff announcements expected from the White House tonight, to take effect tomorrow. With US earnings reporting from first quarter 2025 about to begin, we may get a taste of the real impact of some of those tariffs. Locally, we may expect stocks to rise, but uranium miners are dipping, with Labor firming as the election favourite. Stocks mentioned include Paladin Energy and...
US stocks moved higher overnight with the S&P 500 up 0.55%, in what could be a more positive month ahead. But signs indicate the US and Australian economies are stagflationary, so focus on resilient asset such as gold and quality stocks in this environment. Securities mentioned: VanEck Gold Miners ETF, Global X Defence Tech ETF, iShares China Large-Cap ETF
With the Nasdaq has fallen almost 5% since last Tuesday, as investors move out of high risk and technology stocks, there three areas shaping up as priorities for investors in 2025: gold, high-dividend stocks and international markets. Securities mentioned: Perseus Mining, iShares Core High Dividend ETF
There's a few simple indications that identify a market or stock has potentially reached its bottom in value, and may be about to recover. 1. Prices stop falling, which triggers buying which pushes prices back up (tell this by looking at 'moving average convergence divergence') 2. Investors lose their fear, which is when markets move to higher levels (tell this by looking at the VIX index) 3. Risky stocks start to rise (despite bad news). Read the full article on moomoo...
US stocks dipped overnight, led by GM falling 7%, with 25% car tariffs to hit next week. Investors are focused on April 2 for that announcements and further tariffs, markets are in a malaise until then. Investors are now seeking 'safety assets', with silver, gold, copper all rising to highs. Uranium stocks will be in focus as the Australian election campaign is now underway. Securities mentioned: General Motors, Ford Motor, Toyota Motor, Ferrari, Tesla, BYD, Global X Metals Securities Australia,...
Stocks fell overnight with further US tariff talk unsettling investors. As the market awaits the April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs and 25% car tariffs, there's uncertain plans for copper and computer chip tariffs. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2% with big tech stocks again leading the fall. Two sectors outperforming this year are gold miners, up 33%, and European defence stocks, up 42%. Securities mentioned: BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF, VanEck Gold Miners ETF, Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &...
With the US market rebound continuing, expect the ASX to follow today. The local market is up 2.5% from 2025 low, while the Nasdaq-100 is up 5.4%. Australian uranium and gold stocks are making big gains, while tech stocks Palantir, Applovin, Crowdstrike, Tesla are rocketing up in the US. Focus remains on April 2, when steep new US tariffs could be implemented. Securities mentioned: Palantir, Boss Energy, Block, Bega Cheese, Strategy, Applovin, Tesla, Deep Yellow, Origin Energy, CSL, Cochlear...
US stocks rallied overnight, with the Nasdaq-100 up 2.2%. Tesla led the market, jumping 12%, lifting the 'magnificent seven' stocks higher. Locally, we expect a boost for the ASX today. We could see this rally extend over the next week. But there's two events to be cautious about, the US tariff imposition deadline on April 2, and tonight's Australian budget where economic growth could be downgraded. Securities mentioned: Tesla, Nvidia, Gold Road Resources, Gold Fields, Roundhill Magnificent Seve...
US stocks broadly rallied at the end of last week, in which US$43.4 billion was spent buying global equities – the most so far this year. With investors' renewed confidence, the gold price dipped. And even Tesla jumped 15% from its low, but still remains outpaced by BYD's gains in 2025. Expect Australian stocks to be under pressure today. Securities mentioned: Tesla, Ulta Beauty, Airbnb, Meta Platforms, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Norweigan Cruise, SPDR Gold ETF, BYD Company
US stocks dipped overnight amid enduring tariff fears and a likely volatile day tomorrow (with US$4.5 trillion of options expiring). So safer assets are stronger with gold and copper hitting new highs. Locally expect gains in precious metals, gold, copper, aluminium and silver stocks on the ASX. Stocks to watch include copper giants Freeport-McMoRan and Sandfire, while Berkshire Hathaway is at an all-time high with record cash reserves (more than US$300 billion). Securities mentioned: Berkshire ...
US stocks bounced back overnight, with the Nasdaq 100 rising 1.3% and most stocks in the S&P 500 increasing, led by Boeing up 7%. The boost was partly due to investor happiness over the US central bank signalling two more rate cuts this year. Views seem to be firming that the worst of the downturn is behind us, but we're awaiting key US data on housing, manufacturing and services, to see if that can continue to boost stocks. Stocks mentioned: CrowdStrike, Boeing, Super Micro Computer, Royal ...
Even though Nvidia announced huge AI computing needs, at its influential GTC conference overnight, big US tech stocks tumbled, dragging the market lower. All 'magnificent seven' tech stocks fell back, even Nvidia fell 3.5%, amid its GTC conference (which usually gives it a boost). Focus is now on the US central bank rate decision, where comment is expected on the performance of the US economy, and how tariffs may be affecting that. Those comments could impact the market and determine the outlook...
US stocks continue to rise, led by defensive sectors such as healthcare, but most 'magnificent seven' tech stocks are now in a bear market, with only Meta, Apple and Microsoft above water. Local shares expected to rise today. It's gold stocks and the materials sectors that lead the ASX so far this year. Stocks mentioned: Amazon.com, Alphabet, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, West African Resources, Evolution Mining, Genesis Minerals, Regis Resources, Fletcher Building, Ventia Services Grou...
Stocks are expected to rise following Friday's rebound. Focus on computer chip stocks with the GTC conference. Gold continues to hold above US$3000. And market strategist Jessica Amir breaks down what's happening with WiseTech Global. Stocks mentioned: Nvidia, Palantir, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon.com, Tesla, Siteminder, Technology One, NextDC, Megaport, WiseTech Global, Alibaba
The world's second-most valuable company, Nvidia, is in a bear market. It's share price is down 24% from its high. The question is, do you buy this dip? Well, says moomoo market strategist Jessica Amir, that depends on the impact of some significant factors in the short term, and more so on your long-term view of investing. Securities mentioned: Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta Platforms.
The US and Australian markets are officially in correction, down more than 10% since last month's highs. With investments banks' calls to 'buy the dip' fading, it looks like we've got some way to go with volatile market performance. Commodities are showing some resilience, with gold surpassing US$3000 for the first time ever. Securities mentioned: GraniteShares Gold Trust, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft
US stocks charged overnight over inflation data, with the Nasdaq up 3%, and big tech stocks even higher. Investors should be cautious as gains like this are normal in a bear market — where it looks like we're headed, explains moomoo Australia market strategist Jessica Amir. Stocks mentioned: Nvidia, Tesla, Newmont, Palantir, Amazon, Exxon Mobil, XYZ
US markets dipped overnight, rattled by quickly changing tariff policies. Stocks that have dropped significantly, such as Tesla, rallied up, but could be a 'bear trap', with lower lows yet to come when tariffs hit. Specific steel and aluminium tariffs will impact Australian stocks, such as Sims and Rio Tinto. Consumer stocks such as Netflix, McDonald's show resilience and continue to rise. Stocks mentioned: Applovin, Tesla, Strategy, BlueScope Steel, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals, Sims, Netfl...
US shares slumped overnight over fears of recession from US government policies. The market fear index, the VIX, spiked to its highest in eight months. Tesla led the market decline, down 15%, with other 'magnificent seven' stocks following. Investors are turning to safer sectors such as healthcare and property. Australian stocks dipped and rose slightly at market open.
