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Capital is rotating out of high-valuation tech and semiconductors into AI-driven healthcare technology, as medical AI experiences explosive growth across clinical diagnostics, robotic surgery, and physician automation, positioning healthcare not just as a traditional defensive play but as the next frontier of exponential growth. Watchlist: Abbott, Netflix, BHP Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI has spotlighted what many believe will define the next chapter of the AI race: physical, consumer-facing hardware and the end-to-end integration of chips, software, and devices. The market remains caught between optimism and uncertainty about who will ultimately dominate this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Watchlist: Apple, BlackRock, Zip Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US markets rallied on a softer-than-expected CPI print, while Australia's ASX 200 finished exactly flat, continuing to underperform as domestic tax changes weigh on bank stocks and mortgage books. Major overnight moves in tech, a dramatic earnings season moment for IBM, and a local winemaker's strategic pivot back to premium are also covered. Watchlist: Bank of America, IBM, Treasury Wines Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US tech sector fell hard overnight as US-Iran conflict escalated and talk of blockade and tolls hit investor confidence. We unpack what can be expected as the oil price and bond yields spike in response. Watchlist: Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Tamboran Resources Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote  

It was the powerful artificial intelligence trade leading global markets higher last week. There were spectacular gains in some market-leading stocks. And that expectation and hope will now be realised (or not) as US companies report their earnings and forecasts. So let's find out if the billions of dollars sunk into building out AI infrastructure is actually worth it. Watchlist: JP Morgan, SK Hynix, Electro Optic Systems Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Technology stocks are climbing globally, but so far into July, it's Hong Kong that is outperforming, as significant capital inflow lifts the technology index there and AI-aligned stocks. It's been a dramatic uptick for a key global technology market. And it looks like structural factors are in place to support continued growth as China doubles-down on a self-sufficient AI sector. Watchlist: SMIC, Take Two, Fletcher Building Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Markets flipped from yesterday's tech sector downturn as investors rushed back to AI. Few sectors are running as hot as cyber security, in a bull run since Anthropic launched its Mythos model that freaked out corporations and governments alike, and set off a stampede into AI security. Some stocks have doubled in three months, as the whole sector is expected to do by 2030. Watchlist: Fortinet, Alibaba, Minerals 260 Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Healthcare is one sector benefiting as investors exit highly valued technology stocks. Daily swings in leading stocks such as Intel indicate the market's current intense volatility. And that applies to the most bullish sectors, such as robotics, where advancements (and need) are set to create a huge market in the years ahead. Watchlist: Intuitive Surgical, Levi Strauss, CSL Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote  

It's not just technology stocks rallying, we're also saw an uptick in commodities, including gold, with the price now above US$4150. But will it rally higher or fall further? Global investment banks maintain their ambitious target for the yellow metal by year end. But there's reason for caution as inflation and interest rate expectations change. Watchlist: Global X Physical Gold Structured ETF, Rocket Lab, Tesla Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

As a big tech selloff takes hold in global markets, it's not the chips or hyperscalers winning investor interest, it's the industries that make them function. Those machinery and infrastructure stocks are in demand as the AI build out continues to heighten. We outline four critical sectors to watch. Watchlist: iShares Semiconductor ETF, Teradyne, Nextdc Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US semiconductor stocks led a downswing in the market, but analysts are steadfastly bullish on where the market's premier benchmark, the S&P 500, is headed in the months ahead, and that is up. Gains in the first half of 2026 are expected to match gains in the second half – so it could be double (or nothing) for the year. Watchlist: Liontown, Caterpillar, Electro Optic Systems Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A rally in US artificial intelligence stocks and sectors ended the financial year on theme! It was the clear driver of the US market for the past 12 months, driving astounding gains across all indices. But also integral in Australia on the commodities front. We unpack the year that was, and give a quick take on the set up for 2026-27. Watchlist: Liontown, Caterpillar, Electro Optic Systems Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

With a US technology stock rally lifting markets overnight, it looks like we're about to end the 2025-26 financial year on a positive note. But when we look at what's likely to drive US markets in the new year, there's a few traps to watch out for, from severe market bottlenecks to November's mid-term elections. Watchlist: Woodside Energy, ON Semiconductor, AbbVie  Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Last week we saw an obvious rotation from big US technology stocks tied to AI, into 'safer' sectors such as healthcare. We can expect volatility this week as end of financial year repositioning begins. And you should take time to rethink your strategy, especially as we've only got one year to go before the capital gains tax discount is gone. Watchlist: Woodside Energy, ON Semiconductor, AbbVie  Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

We saw some huge technology stock price rises and falls overnight in a split US market performance. And it seems there's clearer market distinction between winners and underperformers in the AI race, as massive AI hyperscaler spending starts to impact their businesses and concern investors. Watchlist: Apple, Coinbase, Judo Capital Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The pullback in big US technology stocks continued overnight, as it did with commodities, leading to a soft start in Australia. Almost all the 'magnificent seven' fell, but that should perhaps not worry investors so much, with that grouping now labelled 'obsolete'. Resurgent sectors and new trends are erasing the value of this old-school thinking. Watchlist: Micron Technology, SMIC, American Airlines Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Investors sold out of the big US technology stocks, fretting about possible higher interest rates and that valuations may just be too high. Key metals, including copper and silver, were caught up in the negativity. The decline began in Asia-Pacific region markets yesterday, where valuations are so much lower that analysts are pointing to clear room for strong growth ahead. Watchlist: MiniMax, WiseTech, Carnival Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

As big US technology stocks, from SpaceX to Alphabet, fell hard overnight, the broader market actually lifted higher. As hope of US-Iran peace talks rise, Australian shares may also today. But that may not include one of the market's most important engines, the big banks, which are falling steadily since the federal budget was handed down. Watchlist: National Australia Bank, Alphabet, Getty Images Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Big technology stocks pushed the US sharemarket higher last week, while Australia only edged up as commodity prices weighed on local stocks. A key focus this week will be memory chip leader Micron Technology, to report Wednesday after market, which could trigger a whole new leg up for this dynamic fast-growing sector. Watchlist: Micron, Web Travel, Beach Energy Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A surge in the leading US technology stocks lifted the market there, but lagging commodity prices are weighing on the Australian sharemarket today. It proves the point that when it comes to the Australian miners, it really pays to be specific and get to know the strength of demand for the metals they're bringing to market. It will determine if their big gains this year will continue. Watchlist: BHP, Accenture, Intel Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US sharemarket slid broadly overnight as investors retreated, spooked by clear indication the central bank is leaning toward rate increases – an about turn from previous rate cuts. If it follows through, which commentators expect, we can expect a strong effect on the sharemarket, with secure, defensive stocks in favou Watchlist: Broadcom, Moderna, Karoon Energy Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Semiconductor stocks dove significantly overnight, spooked by an outlook from Broadcom, forcing the Nasdaq-100 index down by nearly 2%. It reveals investors' lack of confidence in the huge rally in AI stocks amid a still messy geopolitical scene. Even if a US-Iran deal is signed this Friday the after shocks of the oil supply crisis will continue to impact investors for months. Watchlist: The Mosaic, Intel, IperionX Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A big rally in the US sharemarket, followed even stronger rallies in some Asia-Pacific region markets yesterday. Technology stocks recorded astounding gains as investors fully resumed their focus on artificial intelligence. But global energy infrastructure remains severely damaged, limiting how far the oil price can drop, and that will keep inflation high. Watchlist: United Airlines, SpaceX, LendLease Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A powerful rally in the US sharemarket overnight is channelling into gains for the Australian market this morning. But the US gains, spearheaded by repeated double-digit leaps in trillion-dollar technology stocks, reveals just how febrile, uncertain and touchy the US market really is right now. Watchlist: SanDisk, Tema Space Innovators ETF, Alcoa Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US shares dived overnight as Middle East military activity resumed and inflation spiked to a three-year high. Rising prices are mostly driven by rapidly increasing energy costs – a side effect of the US-Iran war. This huge increase is only just beginning to bite into the US sharemarket and consumers. And it looks set to have a devastating effect ahead. Watchlist: Oracle, Adobe, Wesfarmers Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Technology stocks and metal prices dipped overnight, as investors pause amid renewed Middle East hostilities. But few sectors are falling as hard and fast as cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin losing half its value since its high late last year. Investors are desperate to pile into AI, and crypto is a casualty as they liquidate their holdings. Watchlist: Strategy, Cracker Barrel, Deep Yellow Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

While the US technology sector rebounded over night, lifting the overall market, the price of gold did not. It is now well below US$4400 an ounce – a critical support level – with signs indicating further decline ahead is likely. In unison, we've seen significant drops in gold stocks across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Watchlist: Chow Tai Fook, Planet Labs, Megaport Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Markets are pulling back from escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as the price of oil rises. But they usually don't fall far, with the euphoric, persistent US rally based on the enormous strength of companies' earnings growth, as revealed in the past two monthS. But in a market 'priced to perfection' how much growth is left? Watchlist: CrowdStrike, Victoria's Secret, Paladin Energy Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Technology stocks (not software) again boosted the US market higher, with Marvell and Hewlett Packard recording astounding gains. But they may pale compared with the three juggernauts about to list. So are SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI really worth you money? Their valuations are very high, and they're not even profitable yet. Watchlist: Destiny Tech 100, Broadcom, Marvell Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US sharemarket continues to rally higher, and Asian markets outperform, led by the powerful artificial intelligence sector. But not Australia, which is decoupling from the global scene as it heads south. Higher rates and a weakening economy are weighing on local shares and will continue to. So how do you invest in a falling market? Watchlist: Pro Medicus, Palo Alto Networks, Blackberry Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US market surged to highs again last week as technology stocks, those with decades of history, experienced a powerful surge. To name just two, Lenovo and Dell both jumped more than 60% last week alone. It's all about artificial intelligence, with these businesses finding essential roles in the boom. All the while, the unresolved Middle East standoff is being ignored. Watchlist: Hewlett Packard, Virgin Galactic, Siteminder Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US sharemarkets rallied to highs, still believing an end to the US-Iran conflict is nigh. And that was supported by staggering gains in companies reporting results, such as Snowflake. But the US economy is telling a different story, as growth slows sharply and inflation refuses to drop, stagflationary forces are intensifying and will bring volatility. Watchlist: Snowflake, Dell, Genesis Minerals Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

As markets hold steady, awaiting news from the Middle East, there's increasing worry about the rampant rally under way in the artificial intelligence sector. In response, investors, including those at the institutional level, are adopting the HALO strategy – focusing on 'heavy assets, low obsolescence' stocks to counter AI volatility. Watchlist: Austal, META, PDD Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Technology stocks boosted the US market to new highs overnight, while also lifting some Asian markets yesterday. Staggering gains since April 1 mean some stocks are rising almost vertically. It's looking both unsustainable and extremely fragile. Any global economic shock or stumble in the AI rollout could see a correction. Watchlist: Intel, Micron, Nufarm Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US-Iran peace optimism saw the oil price tumble and global sharemarkets rise overnight. With another solid performance for Australian shares expected today, it could be coal stocks leading gains once again. The sector is booming as demand intensifies, up more than 50% in 12 months. But for how much longer will its impressive bull run last? Watchlist: Whitehaven Coal, Lenovo, Fisher & Paykel Health Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote  

Technology stocks are performing again, pushing US markets to highs, while those in the Asia-Pacific region flounder. And of all the tech sectors, it's space that's booming the loudest. As the giant Space X IPO nears, and dollars flow into the broader space economy, dedicated ETFs and stocks are recording record gains. Watchlist: Betashares Space Industry ETF, Dell Technologies, Brambles Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Sharemarkets continue to rise on suggestions of an Iran peace deal, as investors resume trading in risk sectors. The leading trade overnight was in quantum-computing stocks, as the US government launched an investing spree, targeting IBM and others. Analysts outline strong growth expectations for this volatile and fascinating sector. Watchlist: Defiance Quantum ETF, Workday, ARM Holdings Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Markets resurge toward highs as the US suggests peace with Iran is imminent. As the oil price dipped, travel and tech stocks rallied hard, especially airlines. The ultimate travel stock, SpaceX, is planning to list next month, and we dissect the arguments around its valuation and outline key points for potential investors. Watchlist: Nvidia, Walmart, 4DMedical Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Sharemarkets are attempting to find some stability as global bond markets crater over fears of rising inflation. The risk-off mood saw technology and growth stocks take a tumble overnight as fear that the oil price near US$110 will keep impacting economies and cause stagflation. If bond yields keep rising, the sharemarket rally will struggle to continue. Watchlist: Technology One, Elders, Home Depot Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US sharemarket again bounded to new highs, despite another bad inflation read overnight. Investors are particularly keen to see what comes out of the US-China summit under way, with key business leaders attending. But in Australia, big banks are reeling from the federal budget changes, with the Commonwealth Bank now in correction. Watchlist: Commonwealth Bank, Xero, Alibaba Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

As US markets draw back, scared by higher-than-expected inflation, the Australian market is reeling from a drastic change to taxation. We explore what's changing and how investors can respond. Watchlist: Woodside, Under Armour, Cisco Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US stocks bound to new highs again, with technology and some commodities leading the gains. Nvidia reached a high, now surpassing US$5.3 trillion in value. But the Australian sharemarket continues to flounder, and with even more rate rises to come in the months ahead, we can expect mounting pressure on local stocks. Watchlist: LIfe360, Rigetti Computing, Circle Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

US markets surge to new highs, as technology companies' results lift investor spirits. Meanwhile, Australian stocks flatline, but not aluminium, with Aloca and Rio Tinto just two local names benefiting from a dramatic upswing in the metal's price. Lack of supply is re-energising the overlooked sector, with strong further gains expected. Watchlist: South 32, Datadog, Constellation Energy Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Strong earnings results are pumping the US market into highs, with artificial intelligence still the key trading theme. It's become a powerful rally over the past month, even though we're seeing no end to the global oil crisis and central banks look to increase rates. The signal this US investor euphoria may be over will be in the Nasdaq-100 index, so watch the key 26,000 level. Watchlist: Uber, Codan Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

As Iran strikes its neighbours and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, to US retaliation, the oil price jumped and shares tanked. With the Dow Jones Industrial down more than 1%, Australian shares are also falling this morning. Our strategist provides his update from Melbourne, as the Australian Shareholders' Association 2026 Investor Conference continues. Watchlist: ON Semiconductor, AMD, Westpac Bank Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US market continues to reach highs, as Asian markets score losses. It is the huge, powerful American technology stocks driving significant gains there. And that is lead by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, as companies now show earnings strength. As estimates of AI spend increase to US$5 trillion over five years, we examine four critical supply sectors. Watchlist: Roundhill Memory ETF, Palantir, National Australia Bank Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote  

Markets return to highs, making April the best for sharemarket performance in many years. A stunning tech-led rally, kicked along by strong earnings from the likes of Google, belies dangerous conditions. As inflation appears set for inevitable rise and interest rates start to trend up, investors may not be reading the signs of peril in the bull run. Watchlist: Sandisk, Apple, ANZ Bank Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Sharemarkets are holding steady despite a huge spike in the oil price and Middle East tension muddling some other markets around the globe. But post-market US trading was dominated this morning by Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon. There was one clear winner and some interesting results and themes that came out of it all. Watchlist: Qantas Airways, Seagate Technology, Westgold Resources Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The heat is coming out of sharemarkets as the Middle East standoff continues. As oil rises above US$110, stocks are under pressure, especially airlines. Falling up to 40% this year, some analysts are saying they're a 'high risk, high value' proposition. We also preview what to watch out for when four of the 'magnificent seven' report tomorrow. Watchlist: Qantas Airways, Seagate Technology, Westgold Resources Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote