On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.6% to 7,968.2 points.
Will the market be able to build on this on Monday? Here are five things to watch:
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ASX 200 expected to jump
The Australian share market looks set for a good start to the week on Monday following a strong finish to the week on Wall Street on Friday. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 83 points or 1% higher. In the United States, the Dow Jones rose slightly, the S&P 500 climbed 0.75%, and the Nasdaq stormed 1.25% higher. US markets also rose on Thursday night.
Oil prices rise
It could be a positive start to the week for ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices rose on Friday night. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price was up 0.4% to US$63.02 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price was up 0.5% to US$66.87 a barrel. This couldn't stop oil prices recording a weekly decline on tariff and supply concerns.
Buy ResMed shares
The team at Goldman Sachs is tipping ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) shares as a buy. In response to the sleep disorder treatment company's third quarter update, the broker has retained its buy rating with an improved price target of $49.30. It said: "RMD's 3Q25 result was broadly in-line with our forecasts with Non -GAAP Income from Operations ~1% ahead of Visible Alpha (VA) consensus. The key driver to the profit beat was RMD's Gross Margin which grew ~70bps sequentially and met the top end of management's guidance."
Gold price sinks
ASX 200 gold shares including Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a tough start to the week after the gold price sank on Friday night. According to CNBC, the gold futures price was down 2% to US$3298.4 an ounce. Easing US-China trade tensions put pressure on the precious metal.
Buy REA Group shares
Rea Group Ltd (ASX: REA) shares could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Bell Potter. According to a note, the broker has reaffirmed its buy rating and $264.00 price target on the property listings company's shares. It said: "We remain Buy rated and continue to hold a positive long-term view of REA, with a cash flow profile able to sustain operational and capital expenditure to support its market leading position."
