CommSec Market Update

Market Close 01 Mar 24: Aussie shares storm to fresh record highs

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market started March off strong, hitting another record high for a second consecutive day. Craig and Steve discuss what sectors did well today, wh...

Morning Report 01 Mar 24: Aus home prices set record pace

29 Feb 2024

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Wall Street mixed as investors assess inflation data. Advanced Micro Devices hits record highs on the back of an A.I rally. Aussie home prices lift at...

Market Close 29 Feb 24: ASX hits record high!

29 Feb 2024

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The ASX200 hit a record high just before market close today and Laura is joined by Craig to discuss what led to these results. They discuss which comp...

Morning Report 29 Feb 24: What's in store for the end of reporting season?

28 Feb 2024

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Wall Street moderates ahead of key inflation figures. Local stocks seen opening lower as we move into the final stages of the reporting season. And th...

Market Close 28 Feb 24: Inflation? Nothing to see here...

28 Feb 2024

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There’s little to show for the choppy day of trading today, with yet another session closing flat which according to Stevie and Laura, isn’t a big...

Morning Report 28 Feb 24: How will key inflation data affect markets?

27 Feb 2024

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Wall Street waivers ahead of key inflation data. Oil prices rise as OPEC considers extending output cuts. Ryan previews Aussie inflation data. Plus th...

Market Close 27 Feb 24: Stocks edge higher ahead of inflation data

27 Feb 2024

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Another day has been added to the winning streak with the market ending higher on Tuesday. Today, Stevie and Laura chat about what stocks caught their...

Morning Report 27 Feb 24: How will Wall Street respond to inflation test?

26 Feb 2024

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Wall Street is mixed ahead of a key inflation test. Meanwhile Domino's pizza beats Wall Street expectations. Ryan previews Woodside Energy’s earning...

Market Close 26 Feb 24: Market lifts for a third day

26 Feb 2024

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In todays episode, Stevie and Laura discuss why the market finished flat, which sectors did well and what to look out for this week. The content in th...

Morning Report 26 Feb 24: Looking ahead to local inflation figures

25 Feb 2024

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U.S stocks consolidate on Friday following strong gains earlier in the week. Investors look ahead to key inflation figures locally. And the ASX 200 se...

Market Close 23 Feb 24: Friday, the best day of the week

23 Feb 2024

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Stevie and Laura return with the final update of this week, on a day when the market closed higher. They discuss the stocks that influenced the US sto...

Morning Report 23 Feb 24: How did NVIDIA's results affect markets?

22 Feb 2024

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A.I poster child NVIDIA’s bumper results propelled U.S shares to record highs. Moderna popped 15% after the company posted a surprise profit. Europe...

Market Close 22 Feb 24: An avalanche of profits results leaves shares flat

22 Feb 2024

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The market closed mostly flat today, gaining by under 3 points. Today, Laura is joined by Craig to chat about profit results, which US company might i...

Morning Report 22 Feb 24: NVIDIA results move Wall Street

21 Feb 2024

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Wall Street tumbles ahead of A.I darling NVIDIA’s results. U.S Federal Reserve officials flag risks of cutting rates too quickly. And European miner...

Market Close 21 Feb 24: Woolworths in focus as the market falls today

21 Feb 2024

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The market has had another down day today.  Laura lifts the vibe with a joke to start and her and Stevie unpack the second day of losses as markets d...

Morning Report 21 Feb 24: Huge week for company earnings

20 Feb 2024

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Chip maker NVIDIA leads a tech decline. Meanwhile retailer Walmart hits record highs. Ryan previews Aussie wages data. Plus this mornings commodities ...

Market Close 20 Feb 24: How talk of rate hikes impacted the market

20 Feb 2024

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It has been a volatile day on the market today.  Laura and Stevie investigate what caused these multiple movements with rate discussions back in focu...

Morning Report 20 Feb 24: A look ahead to BHP's results

19 Feb 2024

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European sharemarkets hit a two year high. U.S financial markets are closed for presidents day. Tom and Ryan preview BHP’s results. Plus this mornin...

Market Close 19 Feb 24: Aussie market closing in on record

19 Feb 2024

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The market closed mostly flat today after a big day of profit reporting. Stevie and Laura discuss which milk company performed well today, who is in t...

Morning Report 19 Feb 24: Wall St pauses for thought following strong inflation reading

18 Feb 2024

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The market seems resilient following hotter than expected inflation data out of the US.  Tom and Ryan unpack this, discuss what it could mean for rat...

Market Close 16 Feb 24: Swift recovery for Aussie stocks

16 Feb 2024

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The market has closed in positive territory on Friday following multiple days of losses earlier in the week. Stevie and Laura discuss today's market m...

Morning Report 16 Feb 24: Wall St jumps as retail sales slump

15 Feb 2024

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Wall St has pulled back some of the losses from earlier in the week amid a choppy market.  Tom and Ryan unpack this volatility discussing the role th...

Market Close 15 Feb 24: An avalanche of earnings results

15 Feb 2024

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Laura and Stevie join us for the CommSec Market Update today as the market bounces back from a three-day decline.  Aussie jobs growth is under the mi...

Morning Report 15 Feb 24: Why did Lyft surge 60%?

14 Feb 2024

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Wall Street regains footing after inflation fuelled rout. Lyft shares surge despite earnings error. U.K shares jump on steady inflation. Plus this mor...

Market Close 14 Feb 24: Aussie market not feeling the love

14 Feb 2024

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It was another day of declines today with 9 of the 11 sectors finishing lower. Laura is joined by Craig to discuss who came out with profit results to...

Morning Report 14 Feb 24: Dow Jones biggest fall since Feb 2023

13 Feb 2024

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Wall Street falls as hot inflation data dampens early rate cut hopes. The Dow Jones index has its worst season since February 2023. Ryan and Tom previ...

Market Close 13 Feb 24: Aussie shares drift ahead of key US data

13 Feb 2024

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Stevie is joined by Craig today to discuss which sector weighed on our market today, the companies that released profit results and how data out of th...

Morning Report 13 Feb 24: WS sets new records

12 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes have both hit fresh record highs. Meanwhile NVIDIA beat Amazon’s market value. Ryan and Tom preview CSL’s re...

Market Close 12 Feb 24: A dip for Aussie shares

12 Feb 2024

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Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss what ended the three day winning streak today, which companies we can expect profit results from this week and w...

Morning Report 12 Feb 24: S&P 500 sets all time record

11 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 closed above 5000 for the first time ever. Meanwhile market breadth suggests a narrowing rally. Ryan and Tom preview JB-Hi-Fi’s resu...

Market Close 09 Feb 24: Uranium has the market seeing yellow

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market has closed mostly flat today with 7 of the 11 sectors finishing in the green. Craig is flying solo today as he takes us through what we lea...

Morning Report 09 Feb 24: Oil jumps after Gaza ceasefire rejection

08 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 hovers near the 5000 mark with earnings in focus. Meanwhile Disney surges after beating earnings estimates. Oil jumps 3% on Gaza cease...

Market Close 08 Feb 24: Shares higher as earning season ramps up

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market has risen for another session, although sectors ended mixed. Today, Laura and Craig discuss which companies had news today, what we heard f...

Morning Report 08 Feb 24: Ford Motor lifts and S&P reaches for 5000 points

07 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index reaches for 5000 points. The team look at the U.S treasury’s biggest ever ten year auction. Ford Motor shares lift on a bumper...

Market Close 07 Feb 24: Aussie market snaps two day losing streak

07 Feb 2024

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Laura and Craig are back for your market update today with a turnaround fuelled by some of the smaller stocks seeing the market in the green.  Mining...

Morning Report 07 Feb 24: Spotify soars and bonds rise

06 Feb 2024

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Wall Street was mixed with a focus on earnings and rate cut expectations. Meanwhile music streaming company Spotify soars. And bonds rise after a 54 b...

Market Close 06 Feb 24: RBA key takeaways

06 Feb 2024

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The ASX200 finished lower today as the RBA held interest rates steady. Laura is joined by Craig to discuss which sectors led the declines, which stock...

Morning Report 06 Feb 24: Interest rates spike, Reserve Bank rate decision

05 Feb 2024

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U.S share markets retreated from record highs as interest rates spike. McDonalds slides weighing on U.S markets. Tom and Ryan preview the Reserve Bank...

Market Close 05 Feb 24: Market slumps ahead of RBA decision

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market has fallen after hitting record highs last week and all but 1 sector ended lower today. Stevie and Laura discuss the winners and losers, Tu...

Morning Report 05 Feb 24: WS hits new record, ASX to start lower

04 Feb 2024

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Wall Street hits new records despite strong jobs figures. Commodities challenged by a rising U.S dollar. Local shares set to start the week lower desp...

Market Close 02 Feb 24: Another day, another record

02 Feb 2024

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The Aussie market had another record-breaking session after only one decline in the last 10 days. Today Stevie and Laura discuss the results of the US...

Morning Report 02 Feb 24: WS rebounds as tech earnings in focus

01 Feb 2024

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Wall Street rebounds after a Fed driven selloff. Meanwhile big tech earnings are in focus today. The Bank of England puts interest rates under review....

Market Close 01 Feb 24: Market falls from record high

01 Feb 2024

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The gains have come to an end with the market closing lower today. Laura and Stevie discuss which stocks stood out to them today and what we can expec...

Morning Report 01 Feb 24: WS lower as Fed holds

31 Jan 2024

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Wall Street edges lower after Fed indicates no rush to cut rates. Alphabet and Microsoft are lower as well following earnings results. Local stocks ar...

Market Close 31 Jan 24: A day for the history books

31 Jan 2024

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An exceedingly anticipated update on inflation acted as the catalyst today for what was a record high for the market.  Laura and Stevie discuss the i...

Morning Report 31 Jan 24: Tech earnings and consumer data

30 Jan 2024

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Wall Street fluctuates as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings awaited. Solid U.S jobs and consumer confidence data ahead of Fed Reserve decision. Aussie i...

Market Close 30 Jan 24: How much did we spend in December?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was yet another day of gains for the ASX200, with the sectors ending mixed. Today, Laura and Stevie talk about which stocks did well, what company ...

Morning Report 30 Jan 24: Interest rate decision and the Evergrande impact

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investors opt for caution ahead of U.S interest rate decision. China’s Evergrande set to be wound up as investors brace for impact. Local shares to ...

Market Close 29 Jan 24: Six days of gains

29 Jan 2024

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Business is back to usual for the new year as the Aussie market edges closer to a record high. Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss the sectors that ...

Morning Report 29 Jan 24: U.S stocks perform while AMEX soars

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U.S stocks keep record levels in sight, helped by better inflation figures. AMEX shares soar on better than expected earnings. Investors look ahead to...

Market Close 25 Jan 24: Aussie shares 1% away from record

25 Jan 2024

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Stevie and Laura are back for the market close update to discuss the drivers behind Thursday's market gains, which stocks stood out and what to look o...

U.S lifts and China eases monetary policy

24 Jan 2024

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U.S shares lift in response to solid earnings by Netflix. Meanwhile China eases monetary policy. Commodity prices were mixed despite a weaker greenbac...

Market Close 24 Jan 24: A single sector carries the Aussie market today

24 Jan 2024

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While only by a small margin the market maintained its winning streak today.  Laura and Stevie are back with the mining sector being the focus of con...

Morning Report 24 Jan 24: U.S mixed, AUD softer plus China stimulus package

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U.S shares mixed as investors respond to latest earnings results. The Aussie dollar is softer against a softer greenback. Plus speculation of a large ...

Market Close 23 Jan 24: Aussie market inches closer to record high

23 Jan 2024

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The Aussie market crept closer to a record high today.  Laura and Stevie join us for the CommSec Market Update to unpack the three-day winning streak...

Morning Report 23 Jan 24: Drone attack pushes oil up and a sluggish local start

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh record highs for the Dow Jones and S&P 500. Meanwhile U.S bond yields dip slightly. Oil prices lift after a drone attack on a Russian oil fa...

Market Close 22 Jan 24: Lithium slumps as Aussie market lifts

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and Stevie are back for your CommSec Market Update as the market improves for a second day.  Interest rate decisions in China are part of the c...

Morning Report 22 Jan 24: S&P hits record highs, joined by technology

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 notches its first record close in two years. Semiconductor and technology shares hit all time highs. Ryan previews South32 production ...

Market Close 19 Jan 24: The market’s best day in five weeks

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following five days of losses the market has had the best day in five weeks.  Laura and Stevie deep dive into the movements that we saw breaking down...

Morning Report 19 Jan 24: WS higher and Euro shares up

18 Jan 2024

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Chip makers and mega cap stocks power Wall Street higher. European shares advance on a luxury goods rally. The U.S dollar is up for a fifth straight s...

Market Close 18 Jan 24: 5th day of declines

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was yet another day of declines for the Aussie market today with 9 of the 11 sectors falling. Laura and Stevie are chatting about what factors are ...

Morning Report 18 Jan 24: WS slides, Aussie jobs data, iron falls

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street slides as bond yields dent mega caps after retail sales data. The U.K FTSE 100 Index hits a 7 week low as inflation climbs. Iron ore price...

Market Close 17 Jan 24: China drags on Aussie market

17 Jan 2024

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The market was in its fourth straight day of declines today.  Laura and Stevie join us for the CommSec Market Update to unpack the past 24 hours whic...

Morning Report 17 Jan 24: Wall Street slips as big banks drag

16 Jan 2024

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Wall Street slips as big banks drag. Bond yields soar as interest rate cut enthusiasm abates. Ryan previews evolution mining production update. Plus t...

Market Close 16 Jan 24: Supermarket giants in the hot seat

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a third day of losses with all 11 sectors in the red. Today, Laura and Stevie talk through what caused the market to fall, which companies are...

Morning Report 16 Jan 24: Euro markets lower as bond yields rise

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

European markets close lower as Davos kicks off. Euro zone bond yields rise after ECB warns on premature rate cuts. U.S share markets closed for Marti...

Market Close 15 Jan 24: Uranium fuels energy gains

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market has started off the week flat, ever so slightly in the red. Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss which sectors did well today, who were th...

Morning Report 15 Jan 24: Oil and gold rise on Middle East instability

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A mixed finish on U.S share markets on Friday. Meanwhile oil and gold prices rose following ongoing Middle East instability. U.S financial markets are...

Market Close 12 Jan 24: Markets tread water

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The market has finished lower with 7 of 11 sectors dropping today. Join Stevie as he discusses what led to todays falls, who were the winners and lose...

Morning Report 12 Jan 24: U.S inflation data, oil rises during Middle East tensions

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street drops as inflation data dulls rate cut hopes. U.S inflation rises to the highest level in 3 months. Ryan previews U.S bank earning results...

Market Close 11 Jan 24: Second lift in 7 days

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was another good day for the ASX200 on Thursday, with the market rising by half a percent. Today, Stevie discusses the factors that contributed to ...

Morning Report 11 Jan 24: Microsoft on verge of overtaking Apple

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U.S sharemarkets tick higher as traders await inflation data. Microsoft is on the verge of overtaking Apple as the worlds most valuable company. Inves...

Market Close 10 Jan 24: Stocks drop despite cooling inflation

10 Jan 2024

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Steve joins you today for the CommSec Market Update on a day where inflation is shown to be slowing however unusually stocks did drop.  Steve breaks ...

Morning Report 10 Jan 24: U.S markets mixed, oil rebounds, inflation data today

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U.S share markets mixed as treasury yields lift. Meanwhile U.S tech shares in focus ahead of inflation data. Oil prices rebound on the back of Libyan ...

Market Close 09 Jan 24: Aussie market approaches record high

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With January being often seen as a slow time for the share market, today bucks that trend by delivering the strongest lift in weeks.  Steve looks at ...

Morning Report 09 Jan 24: WS rebounds, Boeing slides and oil tanks

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street rebounds on a rally in tech shares. Chip maker NVIDIA soars to an all time high. Boeing shares slide on 737 MAX 9 jet grounding. And oil p...

Market Close 08 Jan 24: Aussie market declines for a fourth day

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve is rolling solo this week for the CommSec Market update and deep dives into the current state of the market which is in a fourth day of decline....

Morning Report 08 Jan 24: Worst yearly start since 2016

07 Jan 2024

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U.S share markets post worst yearly start since 2016. Major averages snap nine week winning streak after strong jobs report. Euro zone inflation jump ...

Market Close 22 Dec 23: Aussie stocks finish flat

22 Dec 2023

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It was an uneventful last trading day before Christmas, with the market finishing flat. In the final episode of the year, Laura and Stevie discuss the...

Morning Report 22 Dec 23: U.S stocks rebound from biggest sell-off since September

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Tom preview U.S inflation data. China bans export of rare earth processing technology, and Aussie dollar hits highest level since July. The c...

Market Close 21 Dec 23: Aussie market takes a breather

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The market has closed lower after multiple gains so far this month, with 9 of the 11 sectors closing down. Entertainment giants Warner Brothers and Pa...

Morning Report 21 Dec 23: Wall street moves sideways as rate cut rally loses steam

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall street moves sideways as rate cut rally loses steam, Fedex plunges on US economic concerns and UK Inflation hits two year low. Plus this morning...

Market Close 20 Dec 23: Aussie Market raises for an 8th time in 9 sessions

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gains continue with another lift on the market taking us close to an all-time high.  Laura and Stevie look at past performances to see what this ...

Morning Report 20 Dec 23: Oil surges following drone attacks and AUD hits high

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street climbs towards record highs as rate cut optimism lingers. U.S home building surges in November. Oil lifts on the back of Red Sea shipping ...

Market Close 19 Dec 23: Lithium in the spotlight

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The losses didn’t last for long with the market finishing in the green today due to all 11 sectors ending higher. Stevie and Laura discuss which sto...

Morning Report 19 Dec 23: WS inches up, U.S steel soars, Reserve Bank minutes preview

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street inches up as oil stocks jump. Meanwhile U.S steel soars on the back of a buyout deal. Ryan previews the Reserve Bank board minutes. Plus t...

Market Close 18 Dec 23: ASX snaps 6 day winning streak

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and Stevie are back for your Monday market update. The gains are over, with all sectors except two experiencing a decline today. Tabcorp was up ...

Morning Report 18 Dec 23: WS treads water, retail and tech lead improvements

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street treads water as Fed scotches rate cut talk. Retail, industrial and tech names lead improvements. Aussie dollar firms as U.S dollar moderat...

Market Close 15 Dec 23: Market approaches record highs

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is solo today as she wraps up the market update for the week. It was another day of gains, and the third week in a row ending in the positive. S...

Morning Report 15 Dec 23: Dow Jones up and oil rises

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones hit record highs on Federal Reserves rate cut signal. Apple also scales an all time high. The European Central Bank resisted rate cut be...

Market Close 14 Dec 23: Interest rate cuts?

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a great day for the market today, with the ASX200 gaining 1.65%. Unsurprisingly, all 11 sectors were up. In this episode, Laura and Stevie disc...

Morning Report 14 Dec 23: U.S shares rally, bond yields fall, ASX tipped to rise

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S shares rally on hopes for lower interest rates in 2024. U.S bond yields fall in response to Federal Reserve rate decision. Aussie shares tipped to...

Market Close 13 Dec 23: Market continues winning streak

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The market has seen further gains today continuing what is a 4-day streak taking us close to a 3-month high.  Laura and Stevie look at some of the wi...

Morning Report 13 Dec 23: WS inches up, Oil plunges, plus mid year federal budget

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street inches up after November inflation data. Ryan and Craig review U.S price data and look ahead to the U.S Federal Reserve meeting. Oil price...

Market Close 12 Dec 23: Third day of gains

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and Stevie are back with the market close update. They chat about what led to the market being higher today, which sector was the only to declin...

Morning Report 12 Dec 23: U.S inflation data and Aussie business surveys

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street was subdued ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting. Craig and Ryan preview U.S inflation data. Craig looks ahead to Aussie business and cons...

Market Close 11 Dec 23: Flat start to week

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie is starting off the week solo, on a day where the market was largely flat. The energy sector was a clear winner today while miners were not so ...

Morning Report 11 Dec 23: WS new high, strong U.S jobs, Chemist Warehouse update

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street notches a new high for 2023. U.S releases strong jobs numbers in goldilocks outcome. Ryan previews Chemist Warehouse listing update. Plus ...

Market Close 08 Dec 23: Aussie market lifts on takeover talks

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie is joined by Craig James for today’s market update. The market has closed up for the week with only 3 sectors declining today. The big focus ...

Morning Report 08 Dec 23: A.I boosts WS, U.S job figures, Chinese data

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street jumps on the back of an A.I boost. Tom and Ryan preview U.S jobs figures. Iron ore lists following better Chinese economic data. Plus this...