Afternoon trading May 3

Thanks @shovel40 and morning crew.

Half-time round-up: "ASX Update: Westpac fires up financial sector"

In this report:

• Banks outperform in a fading market
• Miners, oilers sell off
• US futures trim gains as Asia slides
• REITs surge

Personal trading: Twice needed two swings at IXR to turn a profit. In both cases, nailed the second buy after going in too early. Slow learner. Out of all trades now for two wins, two brokerages.