The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) appears set to drop this morning, with the futures market pointing to a 19-point decline. As it stands, the main bourse is sitting just below 5,900 points.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): down 0.26%
- DAX (Germany): down 0.41%
- CAC 40 (France): down 0.29%
- Dow Jones (USA): up 0.02%
- NASDAQ (USA): down 0.29%
The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) share price could receive some attention today with the miner holding its annual general meeting in London. The miner won't hold its Australian AGM until 16 November 2017.
Fellow blue-chip Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYD) could also attract some attention with the company reporting its traffic performance for September. Domestic international traffic was 7.1% higher for the month (compared to the same time last year) while its international traffic is up 7.6% year-to-date.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) announced it has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals to acquire Israeli-based social gaming company Plarium Global. As a result, Aristocrat said the acquisition is now complete.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) share prices could also receive more attention after rising 5.5% and 3.5% respectively on Thursday.
