End of Day Report – Monday 10 November: ASX 200 up 66, ANZ +3.2% on results | US futures rally hard

The ASX 200 kicked 66 points higher to 8836 (0.8%) as news of a Senate vote to end the shutdown brought risk appetite back. ANZ results helped the banking sector as the market warmed to the transformation story, with the stock hitting record highs, up 3.2%. The Big Bank Basket rose to $295.69 (0.2%) with CBA slipping slightly.Financials were better, as MQG found some analyst love and ZIP rose 4.5% on Nasdaq listing news. NWL rallied 2.4%, with XYZ bouncing hard, up 6.9%. Insurers firmed; REITs were mixed, with GMG down 1.3% and SCG up 0.7%.Healthcare was also mixed as CSL fell 0.1% and RMD rose 0.6%. Industrials perked up after a lacklustre start, TLS up 0.6% with QAN rallying 2.3%, and the tech space doing well — WTC gained6.2 % and XRO rose 1.0%, with the All-Tech Index up %.Resources were also in demand — gold miners kicked higher, NST up 3.5% and EVN up 3.9%. Lithium stocks enjoyed a day out, PLS up 9.2% and MIN gaining 4.0%. Rare earth stocks were back in favour, LYC up 4.8% and ARU rallying 7.8% to its SPP price. Energy stocks were also in demand, WDS up 1.2% and PDN rose 7.9%, with LOT up 5.9% as uranium found favour.In corporate news, MND rose 11.0% on a trading update, DOW hit a five-year high on a solid opening higher $750m Chevron deal, and DNL exploded 7.8% higher on improved results. AUB flat on news that CVC Asia joined the fray. AGL rose 1.6% after it agreed to divest its stake in Tilt Renewables. MYX fell 5.9% on news Cosette will appeal the court decision.Asian markets – HK up 0.9%, China off 0.1% and Japan up 1.3%.  US futures strong on shutdown hopes. Nasdaq up 307 Dow up 98. European markets set for a strong opening. 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.