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Morning report 10/11/2026 09:12

What Matters Today: Gold & uranium stocks start to fire again

The ASX 200 had a choppy Monday before finally closing up just +0.1%, despite the losers just nudging the number of winners. Fortunately, from an index perspective, the materials sector (+2.9%) carries more weight than the financials (-1.1%).

Afternoon report 09/11/2026 16:54

The Match Out: ASX edges higher as miners rebound, ANZ result weighs on banks

Australian shares managed a modest gain after a choppy session as a rebound in miners and technology helped offset pressure on banks and property stocks, with the market still navigating the fallout from last week’s sharp AI-led sell-off on Wall Street. ANZ was the major drag after a softer full-year result which triggered selling across the Big Four, while gold and copper strength supported a recovery across parts of the resources sector.

Morning report 09/11/2026 09:38

Macro Monday: What’s next after the RBA Rate Hike and US Blue Wave?

The storming victory by the Democrats in the US, taking both the House and Senate, was largely expected, although the emphatic nature of the result surprised many. It led to investors reassessing the risks around the AI infrastructure buildout - the “picks and shovels trade” was literally hammered.

Weekend report 07/11/2026 09:08

Weekend Q&A: The “AI Trade” unwind accelerates post the US mid-terms

The RBA and US midterms drove a volatile week for the ASX 200, which ultimately finished up a solid 1.3%. Not a bad result, given the uncertainty sweeping through some sectors after the ‘blue wave’ of discontent washed through the US. Except for the energy sector, most pockets of the ASX contributed to the market’s close back above the psychological 9000 level, with a 10% gain by the software names, the standout.

Afternoon report 06/11/2026 17:06

The Match Out: ASX shows resilience after Wall Street rout, finishes week up 1.2%

Aussie shares finished lower as Wall Street’s AI sell-off spilled into global markets, with miners and technology stocks bearing the brunt of fears around tighter data centre regulation and a potential slowdown in infrastructure spending.

Morning report 06/11/2026 09:36

What Matters Today: Three themes in focus post the Blue Wave

Afternoon report 05/11/2026 17:20

The Match Out: Shorts are for the beach today! ASX rips 2.6%

A huge day for Aussie equities, with the ASX bouncing strongly following the US mid-term elections, a pullback in oil and lower bond yields. Technology led the charge, surging around 10%, while Materials ripped 7.5% higher - 8 of the 11 sectors finishing in the green. Energy and Financials were the notable laggards. Energy weakness was understandable as oil prices cooled, while NAB’s soft FY26 result was enough to put the kibosh on the banks, making the broader market move even more impressive.

Morning report 05/11/2026 09:28

What Matters Today: Market opportunities post the US mid-terms

The ASX 200 followed the US futures aggressively lower on Wednesday as it became clear that President Trump and the Republicans had lost control of both the Senate and House; the bookies got it correct.

Afternoon report 04/11/2026 16:59

The Match Out: ASX slides as US midterm results spark fears on growth outlook

Local shares moved lower through the day as US midterm results trickled in, with the Democrats taking control of the senate and triggering fears of tighter regulation across the AI and data centre industries, sending US futures lower and weighing on technology-linked miners.

Alerts 04/11/2026 09:42