Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher; Buoyed By Copper Miners
On 04 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 7.90 points or 0.09%, and is currently trading at 8,603.10 levels. Out of 11, 4 sectors are trading higher along with the gain in the S&P/ASX 200.
The Materials and Information Technology sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.03% and 0.63% in their index values. On the other hand, A-REIT and Consumer Discretionary sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 2.33% and 0.98% in their index values.
Capstone Copper Limited (ASX: CSC) and Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.264% and 5.252% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) and Dexus (ASX: DXS) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.411% and 3.873% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
Materials stocks drove the market higher as copper surged to a record peak amid worries that possible US tariffs could tighten global supply. BHP rose 3%, Rio Tinto added 2.5% and Sandfire Resources advanced 4.4%. Capstone Copper led the gains with a 7.3% jump.
BetMakers shares climbed after securing an exclusive five-year deal with Betfair Australia to supply the complete technology platform for the rollout of CrownBet’s new premium wagering brand.
Meanwhile, Vulcan Energy Resources plunged 31.3% following a €398 million ($710 million) capital raise, issuing about 178 million new shares at $4.00 each. The proceeds will support the company’s Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy development.
Oil prices moved slightly higher after Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks tempered expectations of a deal restoring Russian oil flows to global markets, though weak fundamentals kept gains limited.
The Dow Jones closed up by 0.86%, S&P 500 gained by 0.30% and Nasdaq was up by 0.17% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.05%, and FTSE 100 is down by 0.10%.
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Mid-Market: S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher; Buoyed By Copper Miners
On 04 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining 7.90 points or 0.09%, and is currently trading at 8,603.10 levels. Out of 11, 4 sectors are trading higher along with the gain in the S&P/ASX 200.
The Materials and Information Technology sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.03% and 0.63% in their index values. On the other hand, A-REIT and Consumer Discretionary sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 2.33% and 0.98% in their index values.
Capstone Copper Limited (ASX: CSC) and Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.264% and 5.252% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) and Dexus (ASX: DXS) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.411% and 3.873% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
Materials stocks drove the market higher as copper surged to a record peak amid worries that possible US tariffs could tighten global supply. BHP rose 3%, Rio Tinto added 2.5% and Sandfire Resources advanced 4.4%. Capstone Copper led the gains with a 7.3% jump.
BetMakers shares climbed after securing an exclusive five-year deal with Betfair Australia to supply the complete technology platform for the rollout of CrownBet’s new premium wagering brand.
Meanwhile, Vulcan Energy Resources plunged 31.3% following a €398 million ($710 million) capital raise, issuing about 178 million new shares at $4.00 each. The proceeds will support the company’s Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy development.
Oil prices moved slightly higher after Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks tempered expectations of a deal restoring Russian oil flows to global markets, though weak fundamentals kept gains limited.
The Dow Jones closed up by 0.86%, S&P 500 gained by 0.30% and Nasdaq was up by 0.17% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.05%, and FTSE 100 is down by 0.10%.
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.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au