US energy prices jumped 24%, and the real damage hasn't even started

Pressure builds as 'exposed, overvalued' Australian banks fall

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 [http://www.moomoo.com/quote]

Memory stocks in 'beast mode' with expectation they'll skyrocket

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 [http://www.moomoo.com/quote]

Why the fortunes of big Aussie miners are splitting right now

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 [http://www.moomoo.com/quote]

US central bank shocks markets, but the big hit is yet to come

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 [http://www.moomoo.com/quote]

Sharemarket gains limited as world's biggest oil crisis still plays out

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 [http://www.moomoo.com/quote]