On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the week with a solid gain. The benchmark index rose 0.5% to 7,811.9 points.
Will the market be able to build on this on Tuesday? Here are five things to watch:
ASX 200 expected to fall
The Australian share market is expected to fall on Tuesday following a relatively poor start to the week on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is poised to open the day 17 points or 0.2% lower. In late trade in the United States, the Dow Jones is down 0.4%, the S&P 500 is down 0.2%, and the NASDAQ is 0.1% lower.
Pilbara Minerals rated as a hold
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) shares could be fully valued according to analysts at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has responded to its downstream announcement by retaining its hold rating and $3.55 price target. This is 9% lower than where the lithium miner's shares currently trade. It said: "We retain our hold recommendation on valuation grounds."
Oil prices rebound
ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) could have a better session on Tuesday after oil prices rebounded overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 1.8% to US$82.05 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 1.6% to US$86.80 a barrel. Oil prices rose amid reports that Russian refineries have been hit by attacks.
Premier Investments results
The Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) share price will be on watch today when the retail conglomerate releases its half-year results. Management is guiding to Premier Retail EBIT for the 26-week period ending 27 January to be approximately $200 million. Goldman Sachs has suggested that there could be some gross margin surprise thanks partly to easing global freight costs.
Gold price rises
ASX 200 gold shares including Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) could have a good session after the gold price pushed higher on Monday. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is up 0.6% to US$2,173 an ounce. Rate cut bets gave the precious metal a boost.
