Focus: Australia
Market Close: Mon, 12 January 2026
Daily Insights
At market close, Australian markets exhibited modest gains amid a backdrop of steady economic indicators and sector-specific momentum. Risk appetite remained balanced, with investors rotating into cyclical sectors while maintaining caution in utilities. Broader themes of commodity strength and consumer resilience underpinned the session's tone.
Market breadth was solid, with most sectors in the green and a majority of stocks higher
Gold and resources/mining stocks were notable winners, with gold miners hitting record highs in some cases (boosted by global gold prices). Miners saw mixed results overall, with some slight dips but offset by rallies in gold-related names.
The positive tone followed upbeat US data and record closes on Wall Street (S&P 500 at all-time highs). Some offset from consumer spending concerns or minor miner weakness, but overall risk appetite supported gains.The index is now up modestly for the young 2026 year and well above recent lows, though still off its 2025 peaks.
Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks) - TEVO Methodology
- TPG Telecom Limited (TPG:XASX) | MT-Qscore -8.4 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 4.28 | 8.4% | Hit Rate: 92%
- OFX Group Limited (OFX:XASX) | MT-Qscore -8.9 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 0.57 | 12.8% | Hit Rate: 75%
- Ridley Corporation Limited (RIC:XASX) | MT-Qscore -8.6 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 2.75 | 5.2% | Hit Rate: 70%
- Nuix Limited (NXL:XASX) | MT-Qscore -8.1 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 2.07 | 11.5% | Hit Rate: 64%
- HUB24 Limited (HUB:XASX) | MT-Qscore -7.1 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 104.98 | 7.7% | Hit Rate: 64%
- Adairs Limited (ADH:XASX) | MT-Qscore -6.7 | Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals today. | Target1: 2.01 | 7.3% | Hit Rate: 72%
TEVO trades pick oversold/overbought but improving setups with positive expected value, strong historical hit-rates, giving you only the highest-probability swing opportunities each week.
Market Movements
Australian equity markets advanced modestly over the last trading day, with major indices like the S&P/ASX 300 and S&P/ASX 50 posting small gains. Energy and consumer discretionary sectors led the upside, reflecting strength in commodities and consumer spending themes. Industrials and materials also contributed positively, while utilities lagged as defensive positioning eased. Individual movers highlighted volatility in select names, with significant gains in gaming and energy stocks offsetting losses in biotech and battery materials. Week-to-date trends mirror the daily session, indicating sustained early-week momentum.
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Quantmatix Success Stories
- Newmont Corporation (NEM:XASX) | 5.8% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited (RWC:XASX) | 5.0% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Stanmore Resources Limited (SMR:XASX) | 3.9% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Perenti Limited (PRN:XASX) | 3.8% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Tabcorp Holdings Limited (TAH:XASX) | 3.7% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Supply Network Limited (SNL:XASX) | 3.6% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Nick Scali Limited (NCK:XASX) | 2.8% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- New Hope Corporation Limited (NHC:XASX) | 2.5% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- Ioneer Ltd (INR:XASX) | 2.4% profit following a Short-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
- IperionX Limited (IPX:XASX) | 2.4% profit following a Medium-Term Reversal on Fri, 9 Jan.
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