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ESG investment framework, AOU is the stock to watch and … ASX continues to move sideways

Finfeed Archived May 07, 2021

A global regulatory framework for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is now urgently required, says Nigel Green the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organisations – deVere Group.

Facebook’s backflip is good news for Australian media … and which ASX stock has the X-factor

Finfeed Archived Feb 26, 2021

Elixir Energy (ASX: EXR)'s share price has been running the past two weeks and is now up to 22 cents. EXR made Mongolia’s first ever gas discovery and is now progressively unlocking a massive, clean burning, natural gas source in Mongolia.

European rally stalls, ASX up and running

Finfeed Archived Nov 18, 2020

The rally has stalled across Europe, pausing for breath after the huge gains of the past week that have been driven by positive vaccine news.

Overseas markets down, gold price plummets, ASX futures down 55 points

Finfeed Archived Oct 14, 2020

The ASX had a particularly strong run last week, but the winning streak appears to have come to an end with equities markets falling significantly across Europe and the US.

Strength in overseas markets and kick in oil price drives futures higher

Finfeed Archived Oct 06, 2020

Much of yesterday’s ASX gains were on the back of optimistic expectations regarding tonight’s budget which is expected to provide tax cuts, cash injections and stimulus packages for consumers and businesses.

Tech stocks surge amid volatile markets overnight

Finfeed Archived Oct 02, 2020

US markets ended up higher overnight, with the Nasdaq leading the way, up 1.42% thanks to tech giants Netflix (+5.5%), Telsa (+4.5%), Amazon (+2.3%), Facebook (+1.8%), and Alphabet 1.5%.

US markets frolic in the face of COVID, futures point to a tough start

Finfeed Archived Aug 31, 2020

To put things in perspective, the Dow Jones last traded around this level of February 21, a day on which the US recorded one new COVID-19 case.

Full steam ahead: US to allow inflation to run

Finfeed Archived Aug 28, 2020

After winning US approval to market a cheap, portable, rapid COVID-19 antigen test Abbott Laboratories jumped 7.8%.

The times are a changin’, the markets are reacting, Amazon is hitting the high notes and … everyone loves Pizza

Finfeed Archived Aug 21, 2020

The S&P 500 regained all of the losses it suffered in March, when the pandemic hit. It is up 16.8% over the past 12 months. The stocks that make up the S&P 500 are mostly those which are trying to change the world in light of COVID-19.

ASX tipped to open the week on a positive note

Finfeed Archived May 18, 2020

After a rollercoaster week, a 76 point gain was enough to drag the S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) back into the black. Overseas markets were generally less volatile on Friday, albeit not making the substantial gains. However, it could be argued that market stability is a better sign than the extreme highs and lows that have set the tone in recent months.

Dow Jones plunges 500 points after Federal Reserve paints dire picture

Finfeed Archived May 14, 2020

While the ASX dug itself out of a hole yesterday, it is unlikely that investors will brush off the news that US markets plunged more than 500 points overnight.

ASX set to take a breather

Finfeed Archived May 12, 2020

The S&P/ASX 200 finished up 1.3% to close at 5461 points on Monday. With mixed to negative leads coming from overseas last night some profit-taking would surprise.

Nasdaq erases 2020 losses, little changed in ASX futures

Finfeed Archived May 08, 2020

Wall Street’s indexes climbed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq erasing losses for 2020, following a clutch of upbeat earnings reports led by PayPal.

Don't overestimate your knowledge in the stock market

Finfeed Archived May 01, 2020

According to many surveys conducted by the ASX, it is common to find around 50 per cent of adult Australians believe they are very knowledgeable or somewhat knowledgeable when it comes to investing in shares. Are they overestimating their abilities?

Positive leads from overseas stock markets to drive ASX higher

Finfeed Archived Apr 30, 2020

The ASX looks set for another strong performance today after the S&P/ASX 200 increased 1.5% on Wednesday. With good news all round, it is not surprising to see that the ASX SPI200 up 108, indicating the ASX is in for a good day.

Don’t be lured into the Bear Trap no matter how nice the honey tastes’.

Finfeed Archived Apr 16, 2020

Don’t be lured into the ‘Bear Market Trap’ and perceived honey pot of gains to be had just because the market has risen like a soufflé in the past few weeks.

Australian investors don't buy Trump’s Rose Garden hype

Finfeed Archived Mar 25, 2020

While the Australian stock market responded positively to the strong lead from Wall Street after the Dow surged more than 2000 points or 11% overnight, the gains were nowhere near those experienced in the US.

OncoSil on verge of CE Mark approval

Finfeed Archived Feb 27, 2020

The coming 12 months is shaping up as a watershed stage in the history of Oncosil Medical Ltd (ASX:OSL) as it flags the finalisation of commercialisation plans for its OncoSil™ device ahead of CE marking early in 2020.

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