The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) appears set to rebound this morning. After the index slipped 0.1% on Thursday, the futures market is pointing to a 19-point gain at the open which could see it go closer to hitting 6,000 points.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): up 0.9%
- DAX (Germany): down 0.18%
- CAC 40 (France): down 0.07%
- Dow Jones (USA): up 0.35%
- NASDAQ (USA): down 0.02%
The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price could receive some attention today. The company released its third-quarter earnings results this morning, revealing a 31.3% decline in reported net profit compared to the year-ago period.
The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price could also remain in focus after the shares soared 10%. Similarly, a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX: A2M) rebounded 5.9% following Wednesday's decline and Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) jumped 4.2% — both could warrant more attention today.
On the other hand, the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price suffered a 5% decline. Investors will be hoping for a better performance today.
Meanwhile, the Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) and Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share prices could come under the microscope. The companies will both hold their annual general meetings today, which could draw some attention to their share prices.
