Market Overview - The Australian market has diverged from Wall Street trends, with local indices retreating in early September [1] - A roughly 50/50 split was observed among sectors, with real estate leading and healthcare lagging [2] Company Performances - 4D Medical saw a significant increase of 20%, reaching approximately $1.90 per share, maintaining its status as a favored biotech stock despite a lack of major catalysts [2] - Service Stream experienced a 15% jump to $2.30 per share after securing an eight-figure contract with the Australian Defence [3] - Resolute Mining benefited from strong gold prices, contributing to its position among the top gainers [3] Competitive Landscape - Afterpay's parent company Block faced a decline following the successful listing of US competitor Klarna, which poses a significant threat to Afterpay's market position in the US [3] - Boss Energy's stock fell after the company indicated it would provide more clarity on uranium production in the December quarter, which did not satisfy investor expectations [3] Market Activity - Top End Energy, involved in hydrogen and gas, saw its stock decline on low volumes as it announced plans to trade on the US OTC markets, despite not being in the rare earths sector [4]
Market Close: Aussie traders divorce from US as retreat continues. At least there’s 4DX
The Market Online·2025-09-11 05:28