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The COB from ausbiz

Close your business day with the ausbiz anchors and a wrap of the day"s key stories and market movers, as well as our Stock of the Day.Disclaimer: At ausbiz we provide news, information, analysis and commentary. All of this content is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation. The information is not intended as advice and you should not rely on it as such. Before acting on any information you have seen or heard on ausbiz platforms, you should seek independent

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12:58

In the NIC of time ⌛

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/09

Local investors were flung into a soaring oil market this morning, after the US formally banned Russian oil imports.Energy and gold stocks provided stablisation again, while tech's four-day losing streak finally came to an end, with Block closing up 6%, and the tech sector leading the market higher.Materials underperformed, but only after a stellar run. The top of the S&P/ASX200 ladder was Mesoblast, followed by uranium darling Paladin, both closing double-digits higher. At the bottom of the

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8:57

Market loses energy ⚡

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/08

The local market fell alongside the rain today, with the ASX/S&P200 closed 58 points lower, or -0.8% The top of the ASX200 ladder was St Barbara, closing 9% higher. While the gold price nudged $2000oz, there were M&A whispers as well. At the bottom of a big heap was BlueScope, despite a broker upgrade, kept company by South32. Defying flat-yield-curve logic, financials closed higher. Healthcare closed to 2% as CSL rebounded over 3% after yesterday’s brief ex-dividend thump.Our top three

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10:47

It's a crude reality 😵

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/07

All roads led back to the commodities space today as Brent crude topped US$130 a barrel and never looked back. The crude surge took every other commodity along with it - from wheat to iron ore to nickel.Energy stocks were among the outperformers today. Woodside finished the session up more than 8.5% while Beach Energy knocked on the door of 6% gains at one point. Gold stocks also performed well as investors sought safe havens - Northern Star and Gold Road both finishing up 5%+. In contrast, risk off

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9:58

Many colours make a market 🏳️‍🌈

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/04

After a risk-defying four-day winning streak, the threat of a turbulent weekend scared investors into taking some cash off the table.Paladin saw the biggest loss, closing down more than 15%, as a fire at a Ukraine nuclear facility dampened appetite for uranium. The tech sector was heavy, closing down well over 1%. Commodity futures were upbeat for iron ore, nickel and coal, but this didn't translate to local equities. In contrast, defensive portfolios fled to gold - with the usual suspects Silver

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8:25

Out of the frying pan into the fire 🔥

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/03

The local market appears Teflon-coated, powering to a fifth consecutive gain on continued buying in materials and energy names. The S&P/ASX 200 lifted 0.5%, closing at 7151 points. Rumours China is seeking to secure key commodity supplies, along with speculation the government may soon abandon its zero COVID policies, saw commodity prices spiral higher yet again, led this time by iron ore and coal. Headlines suggesting China’s crackdown on property developers has come to an end only added to the

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8:25

Out of the frying pan into the fire 🔥

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/03

The local market appears Teflon-coated, powering to a fifth consecutive gain on continued buying in materials and energy names. The S&P/ASX 200 lifted 0.5%, closing at 7151 points. Rumours China is seeking to secure key commodity supplies, along with speculation the government may soon abandon its zero COVID policies, saw commodity prices spiral higher yet again, led this time by iron ore and coal. Headlines suggesting China’s crackdown on property developers has come to an end only added to the

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10:54

Energy powers dim market 🔌

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/02

An escalation of tensions sparked a weak opening, but the heavy skew of the local market towards energy and materials proved too tempting, given the strength in commodity prices. Iron ore heavy-weights BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue were standouts, while the energy complex jumped 4.9% as benchmark crude prices soared above $US111 per barrel. Core Lithium jumped 14% thanks to the clickbait that is Tesla. Despite a collapse in long bond yields, growth orientated sectors struggled. Tech was flat while

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11:05

Hear no evil 🙉

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/03/01

The local share market continues to shake off fears of an escalating conflict in Ukraine and the policy dilemma it poses central banks in the face of rising inflation. The ASX200 finished the day up 0.7%, led by tech stocks, with the sector up by more than 5%. Russia's aggression in eastern Europe is occupying the mind of Reserve Bank Governor, Philip Lowe, who referred to the war in Ukraine as a major new source of uncertainty. Nonetheless, the RBA kept the key cash rate at 0.1% at its March board

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11:21

Defying the odds 📈

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/28

A surge in commodity prices across the spectrum and some end-of-month window dressing helped the local market to a remarkably positive finish, despite war in Ukraine and US futures tanking. BHP, Rio Tinto, gold and energy all pushed higher. Graincorp outperformed on expectations it could benefit as soft commodity prices rise, with Russia's invasion curbing supplies from Ukraine.Sandfire Resources sank nearly 5% as it slashed dividend guidance, while Invocare’s buoyant update saw its share price

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7:40

the COB: too low for zero 🚩

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/25

A strong US finish gave local investors confidence to wander back into the market. Yesterday’s unloved tech was a buy, especially Block after a profit beat, closing 33% higher and resting comfortably at the top of the ASX200 ladder. Investors took profits on Aussie goldies, while rare earths, lithium etc caught a bid after stellar results from Lynas - boosting that share price by 8%. Reporting season updates saw investors embrace Adbri, but double-digit falls in BWX and Bravura stock prices

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8:57

Global markets smashed as Russia attacks

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/24

Market nerves turned into outright contagion after Russian President Putin attacked Ukraine mid-afternoon Sydney time. The S&P/ASX200 reacted and fell 215 points or -3%; the biggest one-day loss since September 2020. Gold stocks were the sole gainers, rising 4.3% after gold prices hit their highest level in over a year as investors flocked to safe-haven assets. Miners overall posted their worst intraday slump in five months. Despite oil rising, energy stocks retreated.Reporting season updates

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8:24

WOW we're in the green 😲

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/23

Geopolitical nerves were soothed, so it was - apparently - time to buy the dip. As such, the S&P/ASX200 added 44 points or 0.6% to close in the green. Rio Tinto reported after the close, posting record full year earnings at US$21.1B up from US$9.8B last year. Shareholders will be rewarded with an eyewatering special dividend of US$2.47 per share on top of US$1.04 per share.Domino's got burnt after disappointing results sparked a near 14% sell-off. In contrast, Healius and Wistech were standout

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10:04

Risk off 🚫 results on ✔️

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/22

Jitters over the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict saw risk snapped off the table. The broader index opened lower and stayed there until the end withthe S&P/ASX slicing off 72 points or -1%, except for the energy sector which closed 1.8% higher. Outstanding company results were still rewarded. The best performers were Cochlear and Costa, closing up 8-9%.Hub24 added over 4% on as it forecast continued improved margins. Infotech was smashed, many companies reaching 52 week lows. Block hit a

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14:21

No way M&A 🙅

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/21

Early risk-off trading gave way to optimism after news of “non-invasion talks” between the Russian and US Presidents hit the wires. The market was down nearly 50 points at one stage, so it was an impressive close higher at 7,234 +0.16%.Reporting season was responsible for most outsized share price moves again today. Tyro was smashed by nearly 27% on a big miss and no clear path to profitability. Super Retail profits slumped almost 40%, pushing the share price down 9%. Nuix failed to impress sceptics

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10:38

Flat fizzer Friday 😑

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/18

Geopolitical jitters kept the market under pressure today, but lifted gold stocks as the commodity price hit $US1900oz.Magellan was the biggest mover on the S&P/ASX200, closing up almost 19% after its report and promises of better times ahead prompted investors to catch that falling knife. No one came close to the controversy-stricken fundie, but Netwealth rebounded 5.7% after its post-report dip. Tech was flat outside of Humm, which bounced 6% after the board recommended the Latitude buyout

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10:03

COVID (finally) butchers Bunnings 🌭

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/17

It was another positive session as a slew of top shelf companies delivered earnings, sparking sharp share price reactions. Heading into the close however, most of the day's gains were wiped out as the geopolitical news cycle turned again with reports of shelling in disputed Ukranian territory. Top of the ladder was intellectual property hub, IPH which was up more than 9%, followed by Challenger Financial and Cleanaway. CSL's share price is still basking in yesterday’s report, up another 5%. COVID

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13:07

Sunny reports ☀️ raining dividends 🌧️

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/16

It was risk on to the close of the session, with the local market closing on the highs of the day up 78 points or +1.1%. Shareholders were in for a treat with itraining dividends today, with numerous top-line companies carving up the balance sheet. Treasury Wine Estates successfully navigated around Chinese tariffs, and investors bid up the price by nearly 12%. CSL also got shareholders' blood pumping, finishing up nearly 9%. Netwealth and EML Payments sat firmly at the bottom of the reporting

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12:36

Quality holds in custard market 🍮

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/15

In a sea of geopolitical doom, upbeat company reports acted as a shining light.Strong reports from Sims and Seek, as well as a record dividend from BHP, saw those three companies hit the top five with a bullet. BHP's share price failed to maintain momentum as iron ore futures tanked. Brambles responded to media speculation it's in talks with private equity giant KKR just before the close, but its denial was not enough to dampen enthusiasm about M&A with shares closing up 7%.At the bottom of the

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9:57

Bonds, blue chips and border tensions 🅱️

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/14

Geopolitical risks are back in the spotlight, sending investors back to blue chips and the bond market.However, as oil marches towards $100bbl the next obvious play was energy, with WPL and STO up 3% in the first few minutes of trade and closed nearly 4% higher. Today’s other risk-off thematic was pile into Aussie goldies, with most household names up at least 6% by end of day. Torn between lower bond yields and a poor Nasdaq lead, the tech sector was unremarkable. Some company reports shot the

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10:26

Inflation heat 🔥 cools investors 🥶

The COB from ausbiz ·

2022/02/11

The nasty US inflation print shook up the markets as expected, although it wasn’t just growth stocks that felt the heat. The rush to blue chips was evident, with small and mid caps shrinking by multiples of the top 20.Companies at the top of the ladder were hard to come by. Unibail-Rodamco Westfield led the market all day with investors cheering its new strategy to realise value, closing up nearly 7%. IAG defied gravity by closing up 4% despite smashed profits.While RBA Governor Lowe pushed back on

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