The Australian sharemarket remained flat early Monday afternoon, with the S&P/ASX 200 steady at 8285.5 points after slipping 0.1% last week. Gains in commodity-linked stocks balanced declines in health and technology sectors.
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Investors started to abandon the Trump trade on Friday driven by concerns about slower interest-rate cuts and reactions to President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections.
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Australian shares edged higher at midday, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rising 0.3% (24.7 points) to 8248.7, buoyed by gains across 10 of 11 sectors. Utilities led, with APA Group advancing 3.2% after reiterating its FY2025 EBITDA guidance, supported by a Q1 revenue increase to $256.4 million from $237.6 million.
Stocks spent the session lower overnight as the Trump rally burnt out and persistent inflation gave the Fed room to slow the pace of cuts, a sentiment echoed by Chairman Powell in a speech in Dallas around the market close
A rally in technology and major banks lifted the Australian sharemarket, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rising 0.2% (14.1 points) to 8207.5. Gains in six of eleven sectors were led by a 5.9% surge in Xero, which reported a 51% rise in EBITDA to $311.7 million and a 76% increase in net profit to $95 million for the half-year. Major banks were all in the green, with Commonwealth Bank up 1.3%.
The markets never lie, and in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory, they’re sending a clear message to Australian investors
Technically, the stock is showing signs of strength, suggesting a potential uptrend or breakout may be forming. This technical strength, combined with the fundamental financial improvements, provides a compelling case for investors. Additionally, after falling 45% in 8 months, the stock is now trading at its lowest revenue multiple in some time. This valuation, coupled with the company’s strong position in the growing network-as-a-service market, presents a favorable risk-reward profile for potential buyers.
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Stocks drifted higher as in-line inflation data for October, strengthened optimism that the Federal Reserve will likely deliver another rate cut in December, while Bitcoin hit fresh record highs at $93,226 overnight
Australian shares pared early losses on Wednesday as the post-US election rally in global equities hit resistance. The S&P/ASX 200 was down 72 points, or 0.9%, at 8183, having fallen as much as 1.4% earlier. Financials led declines, sliding 1.9% amid market shifts pushing the RBA’s anticipated rate cut to September 2025. Commonwealth Bank dropped 1.6%, Westpac 1.8%, NAB 2.2%, and ANZ 4.6% as it traded ex-dividend.
