Focus: Australia Weekly Market Insights
Market Close: Fri, 05 December 2025
Australian markets concluded the week with modest gains, as the S&P/ASX 300 advanced 0.2% on Friday amid strength in energy and materials sectors driven by commodity price rebounds. This rotation aligns with our Quantmatix signals highlighting reversal opportunities in resources names like Lotus Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources. Momentum indicators reflect advancing trends in select miners, supporting potential upside in the coming sessions.
Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks)
- oOh!media Limited (OML:XASX) | MT-Qscore -8.9 | Medium-Term Reversal positive signal Today. | Target1: 1.38 | 6.10% | Hit Rate: 69%
Market Movements
The S&P/ASX 50 index rose 0.1% on Friday and 0.7% week-to-date, while the S&P/ASX 300 gained 0.2% daily and 0.2% over the week, reflecting steady performance amid global caution.
Top Gainers (1-Day)
| Lotus Resources Limited (LOT:XASX) | +9.1% |
| Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (VUL:XASX) | +7.6% |
| IGO Limited (IGO:XASX) | +7.1% |
Top Losers (1-Day)
| Premier Investments Limited (PMV:XASX) | -15.9% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc. (CRN:XASX) | -5.9% |
| Gentrack Group Limited (GTK:XASX) | -4.1% |
Top Gainers (WTD)
| Develop Global Limited (DVP:XASX) | +18.8% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc. (CRN:XASX) | +16.4% |
| Predictive Discovery Limited (PDI:XASX) | +13.4% |
Top Losers (WTD)
| Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (VUL:XASX) | -25.0% |
| Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CU6:XASX) | -15.8% |
| Gentrack Group Limited (GTK:XASX) | -15.5% |
Top Sector Gainers (1-Day)*
| Industrials | +1.2% |
| Materials | +0.9% |
| Energy | +0.9% |
* equal-weighted
Top Sector Losers (1-Day)*
| Consumer Discretionary | -0.9% |
| Consumer Staples | -0.5% |
| Communication Services | -0.4% |
Energy led weekly gains with strong commodity support, while healthcare and consumer discretionary showed notable declines.
Quantmatix Success Stories
- Immutep Limited (IMM.AX) | 14.8% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Friday, 28 November.
- Lotus Resources Limited (LOT:XASX) | 12.5% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Wednesday, 3 December.
- Bannerman Energy Ltd (BMN:XASX) | 12.3% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Friday, 28 November.
- Predictive Discovery Limited (PDI:XASX) | 9.1% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Monday, 1 December.
- Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR:XASX) | 7.3% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Friday, 28 November.
- Yancoal Australia Ltd (YAL:XASX) | 6.9% profit following a Short-Term Top Quantmatix on Monday, 1 December.
- Nufarm Limited (NUF:XASX) | 6.5% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Monday, 1 December.
- Novonix Limited (NVX:XASX) | 6.5% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Friday, 28 November.
- Ioneer Ltd (INR:XASX) | 5.9% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Wednesday, 3 December.
- Collins Foods Limited (CKF:XASX) | 5.1% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Wednesday, 3 December.
Looking ahead, monitor energy and materials momentum as commodity trends influence names like Lotus Resources and IGO. Sector rotation may persist if global risk appetite improves. We’ll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.
Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.