Morning Report 29 Nov 22: US sharemarkets tumbled on Monday

<p>There were concerns that China may tighten its Covid-19 restrictions further, undermining prospects for global growth. The S&P 500 energy index slid 2.7%. Apple shares fell by 2.6% on reports that the company would see a production shortfall due to unrest at the world's biggest iPhone factory in China. Shares of Biogen slid 4.3% following a reported death in its experimental Alzheimer's drug trial. But Amazon shares rose by 0.6% on industry reports that spending on Cyber Monday might hit a record US$11.6 billion. At the close of trade, the Dow Jones index fell by 498 points or 1.5%. The S&P 500 index also lost 1.5% and the Nasdaq index slid by 177 points or 1.6%. </p> <p>This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on