End of Day Report – Friday 22 May: ASX 200 rises 35, up 27 for the week | Tech slips

The ASX 200 rallied another 35 points to 8657 (0.4%) ahead of a US long weekend. Up 27 pts for the week. Banks pushed ahead, led by CBA up 0.9 %, and the Big Bank Basket to $275.57 (0.8%). Insurers slid as yields fell, NWL off 1.0% and GQG falling 2.2% as tech boomed. Industrials were mixed, TLS fell 1.5% as a broker downgraded the stock, REA continued lower, off 4.1%, as did CAR off 2.8%, with tech stocks also continuing to be pressured. XRO down 0.9% and WTC falling 1.4%, with the All-Tech Index up 0.4% Utilities were also weaker, ORG off 1.8% and APA falling 0.3%.Resources were generally better, BHP rose 1.1% and RIO up another 1.7%, with S32 doing well, up 5.1% and lithium stocks rising, PLS up 2.9% as gold miners found some bargain hunters. NEM up 0.8% and EVN gaining 3.1%. NST continued to suffer, down 0.6%. Oil and gas mixed. In corporate news, uranium stocks were better, PDN up 5.9% and DYL rising on broker upgrades.In corporate news, ARU entered a trading halt to raise another $350m at 26c. GYG jumped 9.6% as it announced plans to close the US business. APX jumped 9.4% on a trading update. TUA steady as the M1 deal was pronounced DOA. MYX won a small settlement against Cosette for the failed bid.In economic news, the Japanese CPI came in below expectations.Asian markets were better, with Japan up 2.8%, Hong Kong up 1.2%, China up 0.6%, and the Kospi up modestly. US futures were better, with the Dow up 155 and the Nasdaq up 150. European futures are opening around 0.5% lower. Oil up 2.0%. The US and UK are closed Monday.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.