S&P/ASX 200 Trading Flat; NextDC Climbs Strongly, Premier Investments Slides
On 05 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading flat today, and is currently trading at 8,621.10 levels. Out of 11, 6 sectors are trading higher and 5 sectors are trading lower in the S&P/ASX 200.
The Information Technology and Utilities sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.38% and 0.27% in their index values. On the other hand, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.49% and 0.24% in their index values.
NextDC Limited (ASX: NXT) and Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 6.919% and 5.357% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Premier Investment Limited (ASX: PMV) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 12.604% and 3.066% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
NextDC Limited boosted the technology sector, jumping ~7% after announcing that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to pursue a partnership focused on developing sovereign artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
Saluda Medical plunged almost 40 per cent within its first 40 minutes on the ASX, sliding to $1.60 from its IPO price of $2.65 and briefly touching an intraday low of $1.40. Despite the sharp debut drop, the company reiterated its FY26 revenue forecast of $US81.9 million, supported by growing physician adoption and patient numbers. Saluda said its FDA-approved device, developed over 15 years, remains distinct for its capability to read and react to spinal-cord signals in real time.
Miners gained ground as gold held near a six-week high on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next week. Newmont rose 2.4%, Evolution Mining climbed 2.3%, and Northern Star added 0.5%, noting that recent drilling results supported its $225 million exploration budget.
The Dow Jones closed down by 0.07%, S&P 500 gained by 0.11% and Nasdaq was up by 0.22% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.68%, and FTSE 100 is up by 0.19%.
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S&P/ASX 200 Trading Flat; NextDC Climbs Strongly, Premier Investments Slides
On 05 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading flat today, and is currently trading at 8,621.10 levels. Out of 11, 6 sectors are trading higher and 5 sectors are trading lower in the S&P/ASX 200.
The Information Technology and Utilities sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.38% and 0.27% in their index values. On the other hand, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.49% and 0.24% in their index values.
NextDC Limited (ASX: NXT) and Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 6.919% and 5.357% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Premier Investment Limited (ASX: PMV) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 12.604% and 3.066% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
NextDC Limited boosted the technology sector, jumping ~7% after announcing that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to pursue a partnership focused on developing sovereign artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
Saluda Medical plunged almost 40 per cent within its first 40 minutes on the ASX, sliding to $1.60 from its IPO price of $2.65 and briefly touching an intraday low of $1.40. Despite the sharp debut drop, the company reiterated its FY26 revenue forecast of $US81.9 million, supported by growing physician adoption and patient numbers. Saluda said its FDA-approved device, developed over 15 years, remains distinct for its capability to read and react to spinal-cord signals in real time.
Miners gained ground as gold held near a six-week high on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next week. Newmont rose 2.4%, Evolution Mining climbed 2.3%, and Northern Star added 0.5%, noting that recent drilling results supported its $225 million exploration budget.
The Dow Jones closed down by 0.07%, S&P 500 gained by 0.11% and Nasdaq was up by 0.22% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.68%, and FTSE 100 is up by 0.19%.
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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