Day trading pre-market open August 27

Morning traders. Thanks lounge lizards.

Overnight round-up and day ahead: "ASX Today: Early pressure as taper fears drag on Wall Street"

Breakfast

Here's one for the petrolheads: today is the T.T. Bank Holiday on the Isle of Man. T.T. stands for 'Tourist Trophy', a series of motorcycle races around the island's mountain circuit. It's a big money-spinner for the place, although the event has been called one of the most dangerous racing events in the world. Here is the "Full Manx" at the Claremont in Douglas.