End of Day Report – Thursday 7 November: ASX 200 up 27 in late rally | NAB flat on results

ASX 200 rose 27 points with a late surge to 8226 (0.9%) in an interesting reaction to a soaring US market. Resources actually held up with BHP up 0.9% and FMG up 3.3%. Lithium stocks also better led by PLS up 3.4%. MIN up another 3.3% despite the ASIC inquiry becoming official. Gold stocks were in trouble as stop losses kicked in, NST down 6.3% with EVN off 6.5%. Oil and gas stocks marched ahead, WDS up 3.2% and STO up 2.4%. Uranium losses were modest. Banks firmed at the close, NAB flat on results, WBC down 2.3% as it went XD. The Big Bank Basket up to $249.81(%). Insurers popped higher, QBE at 4.8% and IAG up 2.8% on higher yields. MQG rallied 1.6% as US Investment banks soared on more M&A possibilities. REITs slid as yields rose. GMG dropped 2.4% despite broker upgrades. Healthcare eased, RMD down 2.2% and CSL off 0.8%. Industrials mixed as investors assess the landscape. WES off 0.1%, JBH down 0.9% and SVW up 2.7%. WTC slightly firmer, up 2.0%. The All-Tech Index up 0.9%. In corporate news, SIG got the right prescription from the ACCC on the Chemist Warehouse, rising 24.9%, NEC got hit with a protest vote and NHF was up 1.9% after a trading update. In economic news, RBA chief made some comments on tariffs having little effect on our economy. Chinese export data came in much better than forecast. Asian markets were little changed, HK up 1.2%, China up 0.7% and Japan down 0.3%. An uneasy calm. 10-year yields at 4.64%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.