Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index

07/09/2021

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index

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Afternoon report 05/08/2025

The Match Out: The bulls take back control – ASX up +100pts

181 stocks in the ASX 200 made gains today, all sectors were higher, intra-day dips were bought, and the market made a new all-time closing high up tripped digits – a bullish day all around as we move into local reporting season. US earnings have strong; we made the point this morning that S&P 500 companies are on track to post a +9.1% lift in profits, far above analysts’ projection of 2.8% before results began, with earnings, and importantly, positive earnings revisions ultimately driving stock prices. Now it’s our turn!

Morning report 05/08/2025

What Matters Today: Three defensives MM likes when it’s time to de-risk portfolios

The ASX200 recovered from early losses on Monday to end the session in positive territory, an impressive performance considering the Dow's more than 500-point drop on Friday night.