Listen "End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 December: ASX 200 falls 36 to 8598 | Tech wrecked again, banks steady"
Episode Synopsis
The ASX 200 slipped another 36 points to 8598 (0.4%) as we wait for US data and Futures turned negative. Asian markets also under pressure as the AI trade sees air leaving. Banks slipped, CBA steady, WBC down 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $271.96 (), other financials falling, ASX down another 2.9% with GQG off 3.1% and MQG bucking the trend up 0.2%, Insurers were firm, SUN up 0.8% and MPL rising 0.4%. REITs slid lower, GMG down 0.1% and VCX falling 1.6%. Tech stocks in trouble again, WTC down 3.0% and XRO off 2.0% with the All-Tech Index down 1.6%. Retail fell, JBH down 1.0% and healthcare also under pressure. PME down 3.3% and COH falling on deaf ears, off 1.4%.Resources tried hard to hold up, gold miners saw profit taking again, NST down 2.4% and NEM off 0.6%. BHP and RIO went sideways, FMG dropped 2.8% and oil and gas stocks fell hard on crude prices, WDS down 2.3% and STO off 2.1%. Uranium stocks under pressure again on the AI trade. PDN off 4.8% and WHC falling 1.2%.In corporate news, REA fell 1.7% on news Google is entering the housing ad space. SXE rose 2.5% on a new order, DRO soared 22.2% on a $50m order from Europe. SGR unchanged after Steve McCann resigned. ORI up 2.8% after its AGMOn the economic front, ANZ- Roy Morgan Consumer sentiment eased and two major banks predicted rate rises for February.Asian markets fell hard on AI fears, Japan down 1.3%, HK down 1.9% and China off 1.4%.US futures were down, Dow down 160 and Nasdaq down 168.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
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