By Jason McIntosh | 6 February 2025 Investors saw sharp falls in Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA) today, despite Beach Energy posting positive earnings. While BPT fell 4.9% to $1.44, PXA tumbled 9.8% in early trading before closing 3.1% lower at $12.44. Let’s explore the factors driving these moves […]
By Jason McIntosh | 24 January 2025 The ASX 200 has reached a new all-time high for 2025, continuing its 14-month bullish trend despite recent market pullbacks. While short-term declines often spark fear among investors, history shows that these pullbacks are typically part of a larger uptrend. With strong buying interest and supportive technical indicators, […]
By Jason McIntosh | 31 January 2025 The S&P 500 has experienced an eventful few days, reaching a new all-time high on Friday, only to see a sharp 2-2.5% sell-off on Monday. The Nasdaq saw an even larger intraday swing of 4.5% before stabilising. The catalyst? Concerns about Chinese AI advancements and their potential impact […]
By Jason McIntosh | 28 January 2025 Nuix Limited (ASX: NXL) shares faced a sharp sell-off today, closing 20.5% lower at $4.31 after hitting an intraday low of $3.21. The significant decline comes on the back of a disappointing earnings update and broader concerns within the tech sector. Let’s explore the key reasons behind the […]
By Jason McIntosh | 24 January 2025 The ASX 200 has remained relatively stable this week, showing less than a 1% change from last Friday. However, beneath the surface, significant developments suggest the market’s bullish trend is gaining strength. Let’s dive into the latest insights, explore technical signals, and outline strategies to navigate this evolving […]
By Jason McIntosh | 24 January 2025 The S&P 500 has continued to surprise investors, with a recent false breakout quickly giving way to a rally that propelled the index to new all-time highs. While the broader market shows improving participation, underlying divergence in the equal-weighted index remains a point to watch. Let’s break down […]
By Jason McIntosh | 26 January 2025 Investors faced sharp share price falls in Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) and Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) following disappointing updates that failed to meet market expectations. Kogan fell 15.3% to $5.06, while Coronado hit a 52-week low, dropping 6.5% to 66.5 cents. Let’s explore the key reasons […]
By Jason McIntosh | 22 January 2025 Investors were met with disappointing news from Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU), as both companies reported weaker financial and production results. These updates have contributed to significant share price declines, with Woodside falling by as much as 2.6% and Iluka dropping […]
By Jason McIntosh | 17 January 2025 The ASX 200 is at an intriguing juncture, with signs of potential topping patterns emerging alongside continued bullish momentum. Investors face conflicting signals, making this a critical period for careful portfolio management. Let’s explore the latest technical developments, sector insights, and strategies to navigate the evolving market environment. […]
By Jason McIntosh | 17 January 2025 The S&P 500 continues to present an intriguing mix of technical signals, challenging investors to navigate a market filled with crosscurrents. While the primary trend remains upward, recent price action and underlying market dynamics suggest that caution is warranted. Let’s break down the key developments from this week, […]
By Jason McIntosh | 21 January 2025 Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) shares dropped 5.7% to $1.41 following disappointing news about the Who Dat West exploration well in the US Gulf of Mexico. The announcement has added to the challenges faced by the company, whose share price has been under pressure for over a year. […]
By Jason McIntosh | 10 January 2025 The Australian share market is off to an uncertain start in 2025. While 2024 was marked by strong upward trends across major indices like the ASX 200, S&P 500, and NASDAQ, January appears to be shaping up as the month of crosscurrents. Here’s an in-depth look at the […]
By Jason McIntosh | 10 January 2025 The S&P 500 is presenting a fascinating mix of technical signals as we move further into January 2025. While the market capitalisation-weighted index appears poised for a potential breakout, underlying data and equal-weight measures suggest a more cautious outlook. Let’s break down the technical setup, explore key indicators, […]
By Jason McIntosh | 14 January 2025 Investors are seeing falling share prices in several ASX-listed stocks today, including Mesoblast Ltd (ASX: MSB), Iperionx (IPX), Appen Ltd (ASX: APX), and Spartan Resources (SPR). These declines are happening against the backdrop of broader market volatility and sector-specific pressures. Let’s examine the reasons behind these moves and […]
By Jason McIntosh | 13 January 2025 Investors were met with falling share prices in ASX-listed stocks today, with St Barbara Mines Ltd (ASX: SBM), Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV), and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) taking significant hits. These moves have sparked concerns about the broader market’s challenges and the specific headwinds facing these […]
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