the daily moo

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