On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) raced higher in response to the Reserve Bank's meeting. The benchmark index rose 1.45% to 7,793.3 points.
Will the market be able to build on this on Wednesday? Here are five things to watch:
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ASX 200 expected to rise again
It looks set to be another positive day for the Australian share market on Wednesday following a relatively good session in the United States. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 19 points or 0.25% higher. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones rose 0.1% and the S&P 500 pushed 0.1% higher, but the Nasdaq eased 0.1% lower. This was the fifth session in a row that the Dow Jones has risen, which is its longest winning streak of the year.
Oil prices soften
ASX 200 energy shares such as Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) could have a subdued session after oil prices edged lower overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down slightly to US$78.46 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is down 0.15% to US$83.20 a barrel. Oil prices fell despite Israel dismissing Hamas' ceasefire.
Goodman Group update
All eyes will be on the Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) share price on Wednesday when the integrated industrial company releases its third-quarter update. With the company's shares hitting a record high on Tuesday, expectations clearly are high for Goodman. In February, management lifted its operating FY 2024 earnings per share growth guidance to 11% from 9%. Analysts at Citi see potential for another guidance upgrade.
Gold price falls
ASX 200 gold shares Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a poor day after the gold price fell overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is down 0.4% to US$2,322.5 an ounce. This was driven by routine price corrections after Monday night's gains.
Buy Telstra shares
The Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is great value according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. This morning, the broker has reiterated its buy rating and $4.55 price target on the telco giant's shares. It said: "Following the underperformance of Telstra shares YTD (-8% vs. ASX200 +3%), alongside the recent downgrade in SPK FY24 guidance, we outline why we remain confident in our forecast $8.61bn in EBITDA (+$351mn yoy) for TLS in FY25E."
