Author name: Jonathan Tacadena

The Australian sharemarket fell on Thursday afternoon, ending a multi-day winning streak as renewed concerns over US trade policy weighed on sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.6% or 45.8 points to 7953.2 by 2pm, while the All Ordinaries slipped 0.7%. Technology stocks led losses, with seven of 11 sectors in the red.

The ASX advanced on Wednesday, driven by a risk-on rally in banks and miners. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% (68.8 points) to 8011.3 by 2pm, breaking above 8000 for the first time in two weeks. The All Ordinaries climbed 0.8%, with eight of 11 sectors in positive territory, led by financials.

The Australian sharemarket advanced on Tuesday afternoon, following a strong rally on Wall Street. By mid afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.6% or 48.9 points to 7985.8, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains. Technology led eight of 11 sectors higher.

The ASX traded sideways on Monday afternoon, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index briefly rising before dipping 3.3 points, or 0.04%, to 7927.9 mid afternoon. The All Ordinaries fell 7 points, with only three of the index’s 11 sectors in positive territory.

The Australian sharemarket is poised to record its strongest weekly gain of the year, with supermarket stocks lifting the ASX on Friday despite persistent global economic uncertainty.

By mid afternoon, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% or 36.9 points to 7955.8, with the All Ordinaries up 0.4%. Gains across seven of 11 sectors helped the market move higher.