UK FTSE-100 index

26/04/2024

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Morning report 15/05/2026

ETF Friday: Four ASX ETFs the Budget has brought into Focus

The ASX200 continued to feel soggy on Thursday, although it did ultimately reverse earlier losses into the close, ending the session up +0.1%, even though ~55% of the main board retreated. A bounce by the banks, led by Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), combined with another positive session by BHP Group (ASX: BHP), was enough to see the main board eke out a small gain, with the index again attracting buyers around the 8600 level, albeit in a very selective manner.

Afternoon report 14/05/2026

The Match Out: ASX steadies as Materials push higher and CBA finds its feet

The ASX snapped a 4 session losing streak today and although the market lost momentum through the middle of the session, buyers gradually re-emerged into the close with the index finishing modestly higher.