Coal and Steel

More positive US corporate earnings reports and another jump in the oil price had Wall Street modestly higher last night. Dow up 40. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

After a positive start, it appears US earnings may even have posted net growth in the quarter. Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Current coal prices underpin the strong run-up in Whitehaven Coal shares but brokers are not so sure the heady times will last much longer.

A stellar earnings report from Netflix after the bell alters the mood after a soggy session on Wall Street. Dow down 51. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

Wall Street shifted sharply back into safety last night after China data sparked an initial plunge. Dow down 45. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Mixed outlook for base metals; upside in gold expected; positive uranium fundamentals; quarterly production previews; coal settlements.

The Fed minutes were met with enthusiastic indifference last night as Yom Kippur ensured a quiet, flat session on Wall Street. Dow up 15. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A stronger dollar, higher yields, lower oil price, weak earnings and political uncertainty all conspired to send Wall Street lower last night. Dow down 200. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Russia has indicated it is willing to join in with OPEC production cuts, and has subsequently sent oil prices higher. Dow up 88. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)