MM is long & bullish BHP ~$45.

29/03/2021

MM is long & bullish BHP ~$45.

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The Match Out: ASX kicks off April with a bang as Materials and Tech lead broad rally

The ASX surged today, recovering from the worst monthly performance in four years as markets latched onto signs the Iran conflict could begin to wind down. The morning open was reason enough to call it a strong session, though a late 30pt rally in the final 20 minutes of trade was the cherry on top as the index closed on its highs. It was a broad rally as ten of eleven sectors finished higher with materials leading the charge, while the defensive utilities dragged as risk on sentiment returned to the bourse.

Morning report 01/04/2026

Portfolio Positioning: Should investors be worried by March’s decline?

The ASX200 endured another volatile session on Tuesday, ultimately finishing up 20 points after trading in a wide ~140-point range—swinging from a 50-point loss to a near 70-point gain at its peak. It’s the kind of price action that unsettles headline-driven investors, but the question remains: should it? We all know the reasons why financial markets are volatile, so let's focus on the numbers for March, as opposed to trying to second-guess President Trump's next move: