The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) appears set to open marginally lower this morning following a poor session for international markets on Friday.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): down 0.36%
- DAX (Germany): down 1.25%
- CAC 40 (France): down 1.04%
- Dow Jones (USA): down 0.17%
- NASDAQ (USA): down 0.38%
The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX: GTK) share price could receive some attention today. The company's New Zealand-listed hares have risen 4% at the time of writing after it announced a UK deal with a 'Big Six' energy supplier.
Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) will be in focus as well after the group announced its half-year earnings results. The company grew its revenue by 7.6% compared to the prior corresponding period, while group operating profits (EBIT) rose 18.7% to $152 million.
Some of last week's best and worst-performers could also receive some attention. That includes Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD), down 7.7%, South32 Ltd (ASX: S32), down 6.1%, and Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL), which rose 7.6%.
One hope for the ASX finishing in the black today could be the resources sector. The iron ore price rose 2.9%, according to The Metal Bulletin, and oil prices rose almost 2%, which could provide a boost for shares such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO).
