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Here’s the market update for both the US and Australian share markets by David Bassanese of Betashares. Both the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) and the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) are on a new record high.
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) Index could not hold on to yesterday’s record close, dropping 92.5 points, or 1.2 per cent, to 7,588.2 points, with all 11 industry sub-indices losing ground.
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The All Ordinaries (INDEXASX:XAO) finished the week on a positive note, gaining 0.1%, once again on the back of a rally in the energy and utilities sectors, which gained 1.3% and 1.6%.
According to CNBC, the ‘Magnificent 7’ as they are now known (replacing previous nicknames such as FAANG and FANGMA) have returned 92% on average through October 5, 2023. With the third quarter earnings season unfolding, investor expectations are high and the results will need to be strong to sustain such a rally.
The local share market posted a negative end to the week, with both the S&P/ASX200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) share prices falling 1.2% on Friday, dragging the benchmarks 2.1% lower for the week.
Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) was a standout, adding 12.4%. The radiology imaging technology firm announced another $140 million ten year contract in the US as the business continues to scale quickly.
The iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) could be the best way to passively invest in the stock market, in my eyes.
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