Kalkine: Energy Surge and Tech Revival Propel ASX200 in Morning Trade

June 10, 2025 12:22 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media
 Kalkine: Energy Surge and Tech Revival Propel ASX200 in Morning Trade
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Highlights 

  • Energy sector drives early market momentum 
  • Gold miners face steep declines 
  • IDP (IEL) and NextDC (ASX:NXT) rebound with sharp gains 

Australian equities witnessed a robust start on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX200 rallying on the back of strong performances across key sectors. The index rose by 49.9 points, or 0.59%, reaching 8,565.6 by 11am AEST, as confidence returned to the markets following modest gains on Wall Street. 

Energy Sector Fuels the Rally 

Leading the charge was the energy sector, posting a solid 1.5% gain in early trade. Heavyweights such as Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) and Santos (ASX:STO) both advanced by more than 1%, buoyed by a rebound in crude oil prices and improved investor sentiment toward the sector. 

Other strong performers included consumer discretionary stocks, which climbed 1.2%, and real estate stocks, which edged up 1%, providing additional support to the broader market index. 

Sharp Rebound for Select ASX200 Stocks 

Among individual stocks, IDP Education (ASX:IEL) stood out as the top-performing company on the S&P/ASX200. After a dramatic decline of nearly 50% in the previous week, IDP bounced back sharply, gaining 9.5% in the morning session. The recovery suggests a degree of investor optimism returning to the education services provider. 

Tech infrastructure player NextDC (ASX:NXT) also surged, with its share price jumping 6.2%. The company reported that the contracted utilisation of its data centres grew by 7% in under a month—highlighting solid demand for its digital infrastructure services. 

Gold Miners Under Pressure 

While most sectors traded in the green, gold miners experienced a notable retreat. The bottom nine performers on the ASX200 were all gold-related stocks. Among them, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) declined by 5.4%, Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) dropped 4.9%, and Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) fell 4.6%, likely reacting to a pullback in gold prices and shifting investor priorities. 

This divergence between energy and gold underscores the market's evolving narrative and rotation of capital between sectors. 

Investor Focus on Resilient Opportunities 

As the market continues to oscillate in response to both domestic updates and international cues, investor attention is expected to shift toward resilient sectors and dependable income-generating opportunities. For those seeking stability, ASX dividend stocks may provide a cushion in volatile conditions. 

The early performance of the ASX200 reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook, with gains in sectors like energy and technology hinting at potential shifts in market dynamics as the trading week unfolds. 


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