The Overnight Report
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Feb 20 2017
Tax reform in two-three weeks? Well no, actually. Dow up 7.
Feb 17 2017
Donald Trump mentioned tax last night. Dow up 107.
Feb 16 2017
Dow 20k? That was so yesterday. Wall Street marches relentlessly on. Dow up 92.
Feb 15 2017
Previous Stories
The Overnight Report: Housing Scores a ‘W’
Nov 19 2009
A sharp drop in US housing starts took any upside wind out of Wall Street’s sails last night. Dow down 11.
The Overnight Report: Trying Hard To Go On With It
Nov 18 2009
Stocks finished mildly higher despite a weak US dollar and poor data last night. Dow up 30.
The Overnight Report: Break Out
Nov 17 2009
Wall Street shot into new blue sky last night on retail sales and some subtle words from the Fed. Dow up 136. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: It’s Better To Hope Than Despair
Nov 14 2009
Stocks advance on a little upbeat retail news and hope that the recovery is gaining momentum. Dow up 0.7%.
The Overnight Report: Disinterest
Nov 13 2009
A stronger dollar and weaker oil gave Wall Street a reason to sell in a low volume session. Dow down 93.
The Overnight Report: Still Not Convinced
Nov 12 2009
The S&P closed at a new high – just – in a day of thin volume and questionable conviction. Dow up 44.
The Overnight Report: Indecision Near The Top
Nov 11 2009
The Dow was slightly higher last night but the S&P wasn’t, again failing to mark a new high.
The Overnight Report: Cheap Money Bonanza
Nov 10 2009
As investors embrace the carry trade opportunities provided by the Fed and the G20, the Dow breaks into new territory, up 203. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Stocks Shrug Off US Unemployment
Nov 07 2009
US unemployment flew past 10%, but investors shrugged off the bad news seeing stocks post some minor gains. Dow up 17 points.
The Overnight Report: Back Over 10,000
Nov 06 2009
Wall Street surged last night on earnings, data, and a belated appreciation of the Fed. Dow up 203. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
