Business
5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday 12 March 2021
On Thursday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a volatile day and ultimately ended it ever so slightly lower. The benchmark index fell to 6,713.9 points.
Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Friday? Here are five things to watch:
ASX 200 to rise
The Australian share market looks set to end the week on a positive note. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 37 points or 0.55% higher this morning. This follows a positive night of trade on Wall Street, which in late trades sees the Dow Jones up 0.9%, the S&P 500 up 1.4%, and the Nasdaq trading 2.6% higher.
ASX 200 tech shares on watch
It could be a good day for Australian tech shares such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Appen Ltd…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoFatal traffic crash, Moolboolaman – Sunshine Coast
-
Business17 hours agoLeading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today 15 September 2025
-
Noosa News23 hours agoPeak-hour train delays after signalling fault; Broncos’ bluster and brilliance over the Raiders; Grieving families of Wieambilla describe ‘excruciating’ wait for inquest recommendations
-
Noosa News24 hours agoInside the Australian lab where scientists study bird flu and other emerging disease threats