The Overnight Report

Weak eurozone manufacturing and unemployment numbers ahead of this weekend’s French and Greek elections are cause for concern. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Wall Street was off to a flying start in May on manufacturing data, but as QE3 becomes more distant the rally yet again fades. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

After a strong run from before Christmas, Wall Street has closed flat for April as it consolidates to await the next drivers. Dow down 14 last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

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

Blow me down if Ben Bernanke didn’t suggest on Wednesday night QE3 will always be there. Buy! Dow up 113. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

The two sessions on Wall Street broke down into “Waiting for Apple” and “Apple”. The Dow (no Apple) was up 89 last night to provide a net 163 point gain. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Last night’s collapse of the Dutch government adds to French election concerns as suddenly the focus swings well and truly towards “good” Europe within the wider crisis. Dow down 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

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

The Spanish auction was not an issue, but weakening US data now has Wall Street worried. Dow down 68. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

US earnings are beating estimates but Wall Street is selling down stocks which don’t knock everyone’s socks off. Dow down 82. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)