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)



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