the daily moo

Markets are rallying as investors pounce on deeply discounted US stocks (especially those aligned to artificial intelligence), the oil price drifts lower and commodities rise. One sector not rising are Australian banks. They're very expensive and underperforming compared to peers around the world, so what are they actually offering investors? Watchlist: Judo Bank, Constellation Energy, Life360 Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

Despite a slight bounceback on Friday, US markets remain well down for the week, with the AI trade in doubt. And that means one of the biggest ever initial public offerings planned for this year, is being revalued. By some estimates Anthropic's US$2 trillion IPO is now only valued at US$1 trillion. At a 50% discount is it a buy or a worry? Watchlist: DXYZ ETF, Alibaba, Novo Nordisk Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A massive market slide overnight saw US indices tumble their hardest since last year's 'liberation day'. Artificial intelligence stocks fell into correction, with semicondcutors and others connected to data centres falling the most. Investors believe the Democrats greater power in the US will slow the AI sector, affecting demand and stock prices. Watchlist: Berkshire Hathaway, Macquarie Group, Cloudflare Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The blue wave in US politics turned into a green surge in markets, with most stocks and sectors rallying up in the US. Financial and material stocks were among the sectors rising the most, but it was consumer stocks, especially discretionary that led. Those stocks have been savaged by investors this year, but under a new government, that may not continue. Watchlist: Airbnb, Harvey Norman, ConocoPhillips Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US technology sector rose overnight, punctuated by a stellar result from leader AMD, which boosted confidence in Australian technology stocks this morning. All this comes after a rough month for the giant US semiconductor sector, a hero of the AI trade, falling almost 20% in October. But with demand still roaring, could this be a great entry point for investors? Watchlist: SOXX ETF, ARM, XYZ Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The US technology sector is continuing to fall as investor doubts persist, as they focus on rate decisions and elections. It will be the US voting tonight to determine power in Congress, and we may expect volatility in the market and particular sectors, depending on the result. Longer term, history points to gains following midterm elections, which could be good news. Watchlist: HALX ETF, Apple, Palantir Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote    

Refining margins are pushing big oil profits higher and higher. Last week's reports were impressive, and that looks set to continue as wars and undersupply keep the oil price high (and volatile). Stocks have surged around 50% over the past 12 months. It's a stark contrast to the rout in tech stocks over the past month. Watchlist: Exxon Mobil, Santos, Westpac Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

A sharp pullback in the US technology sector sent markets tumbling overnight, led by Alphabet's huge drop as its AI business limited its search business. Other tech leaders tumbled as investors took the opportunity to dive into the climbing healthcare sector, where record results are being reported for Eli Lilly and Merck. Watchlist: DRUG ETF, Caterpillar, ResMed Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote  

Amid the broad tech rally, Google is down and Microsoft up. Investors’ savage reaction to reports from AI leaders is whipsawing stock prices, eager to hear stories of greater monetisation from artificial intelligence but spooked by massive costs and disappearing free cash flow. We dissect the latest results to see what lies ahead for the hyperscalers. Watchlist: ASIA ETF, Lynas Rare Earths, Amazon Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote

The global tech stock rally continues, boosting US markets and lifting Australia this morning, with Anthropic fever largely behind it. That's ahead of inflation data out soon, which will could be decisive in interest rate policy here. With Aussie consumer spending changes hitting consumer stocks, another rate rise could be a savage blow. Watchlist: JB Hi Fi, Woolworths, SK Hyix Check out these stocks: www.moomoo.com/quote