VanEck Sees Opportunity in ASX Mid-Caps as Big Names Lag
July 14, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT. VanEck says the Australian market is holding up, but that isn’t the same as real strength, with inflation coming down and consumer confidence looking soft. The S&P/ASX 200 has now underperformed global equities for four years, and VanEck is telling investors not to load up on the major banks and miners. Instead, mid-cap stocks are getting a closer look for some extra growth with less risk. The VanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF (ASX: MVE) tracks these names and is tipped to outpace profit growth at the top end while still trading close to long-run valuation levels. VanEck says the strategy could help diversify Australian portfolios without ramping up risk.
The growing case for ASX mid-caps: Expert
National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Share Price and Metrics in Focus
July 14, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) sits near the top of Australia’s banks by market cap and loan book, with a strong base in residential lending. For investors, Net Interest Margin (NIM) matters-this stands at 1.71% for NAB, under the sector average of 1.78%. Lending made up 81% of NAB’s revenue last year. For Return on Equity (ROE), NAB posted 11.4%. That’s moderate compared to shareholder equity. NAB’s workplace culture gets a 3/5, a touch below peers, which could weigh on retention and performance. These points are central as markets weigh up NAB’s shares now.
How you can value the NAB share price
Watches of Switzerland Sees Ongoing U.S. Strength, Says UK Recovery Underway
July 14, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Watches of Switzerland said strong U.S. demand has carried over into its new fiscal year. The luxury watch retailer also pointed to early signs of a UK market recovery after a year when both sales and profits came in ahead of forecasts. The group managed to outperform as changes in consumer habits played out in luxury retail.
Watches of Switzerland sees robust US dema…
IHG, IAG, Rolls-Royce Drag FTSE 350 Lower After Oil Jumps
July 14, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT.Travel and industrial names pulled the FTSE 350 down Tuesday, with IHG, International Airlines Group (IAG), and Rolls-Royce among the weakest. Their shares fell as oil prices pushed to a four-week high after new US data. Higher oil usually means higher costs for travel and manufacturing stocks, leaving them under pressure. Investors are wary as energy costs climb and keep profit outlooks and economic sentiment in focus.
IHG, IAG and Rolls lead falls as oil price…
Stock Market News: July 14, 2026 Live Update
July 14, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT.Live updates on the stock market for July 14, 2026, started at 4:00 AM EDT, with the latest refresh at 4:15 AM EDT. Traders are watching early moves and headlines as trading gets going. More info on index levels, stocks, and sector action to follow through the day.
