Australian stocks to rise after fresh highs on Wall Street

Australian stocks to rise after fresh highs on Wall Street

ASX futures point higher as the S&P 500 posts a record close. Local jobs and unemployment data will be released mid-morning, while company reporting season continues. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Australian shares notch new high as financials rebound

Australia's share market has hit a fresh intraday record, but couldn't find the buyers to top its best close as the materials sector broke an eight-session hot streak.

Closing Bell: ASX rebounds, fuelled by utilities gains

ASX rebounds to set new intraday high, up 0.53pc Origin Energy leads gains alongside utilities sector Unemployment rate falls, lowering interest rate cut chances   ASX sets new intraday high The ASX rebounded powerfully from yesterday’s profit taking, adding 0.53% or 46.7 points by the end of the day. The market briefly touched a new intraday high of 8899 points, but couldn’t hold the gains to mark off a new record close as well. We’re currently…

Markets live updates: ASX to rise after fresh highs on Wall Street as US rate cut bets rise

The local share market is poised to recover some of yesterday's losses, after the S&P 500 notched a new record on Wall Street, as bets on US interest …

ASX Market Open: More Wall Street records ensure Oz will enjoy green open

There’s been a flow-on heading into Thursday, with more and more U.S. traders betting on interest rate cuts, leading the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more record highs – and in turn, pushing Australian shares onto a green day. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. ASX 200 futures point to a +0.39% rise at open, with nearly all of that com…