On 08 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading lower today, declining by 29.90 points or 0.35% and is currently trading at 8,604.10 levels. Out of 11, 7 sectors are trading lower along with the S&P/ASX 200.
The Telecommunication Services and Health Care sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.84% and 0.21% in their index values. On the other hand, Utilities and Materials sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.95% and 0.93% in their index values.
Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) and PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.954% and 4.078% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) and Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.305% and 5.224% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
The Australian share market slipped on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate announcement later in the week.
Liontown jumped about 8% and PLS climbed more than 4%, with both lithium miners extending their momentum following a UBS upgrade last Friday that boosted confidence in the sector.
National Storage REIT rose 1.8% after agreeing to a $4 billion takeover offer from a Brookfield–GIC consortium, which will pay investors $2.86 in cash for each stapled security.
DigiCo Infrastructure REIT slipped 1.4% following the appointment of Michael Juniper as its new chief executive, effective immediately. He will also take on the role of managing director of digital infrastructure at HMC Capital.
TechnologyOne Limited finished steady, reiterating its confidence in chief financial officer Cale Bennett, who previously worked at scandal-hit Corporate Travel Management from 2019 to 2023, including as global CFO.
The Dow Jones closed up by 0.22%, S&P 500 gained by 0.19% and Nasdaq was up by 0.31% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.10%, and FTSE 100 is down by 0.45%.
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AS&P/ASX 200 Trading Lower; Investors Await Tuesdays RBA Decision
On 08 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading lower today, declining by 29.90 points or 0.35% and is currently trading at 8,604.10 levels. Out of 11, 7 sectors are trading lower along with the S&P/ASX 200.
The Telecommunication Services and Health Care sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 0.84% and 0.21% in their index values. On the other hand, Utilities and Materials sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.95% and 0.93% in their index values.
Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) and PLS Group Limited (ASX: PLS) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.954% and 4.078% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) and Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.305% and 5.224% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
The Australian share market slipped on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate announcement later in the week.
Liontown jumped about 8% and PLS climbed more than 4%, with both lithium miners extending their momentum following a UBS upgrade last Friday that boosted confidence in the sector.
National Storage REIT rose 1.8% after agreeing to a $4 billion takeover offer from a Brookfield–GIC consortium, which will pay investors $2.86 in cash for each stapled security.
DigiCo Infrastructure REIT slipped 1.4% following the appointment of Michael Juniper as its new chief executive, effective immediately. He will also take on the role of managing director of digital infrastructure at HMC Capital.
TechnologyOne Limited finished steady, reiterating its confidence in chief financial officer Cale Bennett, who previously worked at scandal-hit Corporate Travel Management from 2019 to 2023, including as global CFO.
The Dow Jones closed up by 0.22%, S&P 500 gained by 0.19% and Nasdaq was up by 0.31% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.10%, and FTSE 100 is down by 0.45%.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
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