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Episodes
Morning Report 6 May 24: Interest rate relief pushes stocks higher
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they deep dive into the impact of falling bond yields and interest rate expectations on Australian shares, particularly emphasisi...
Market Close 3 May 24: Aussie shares clear significant hurdles to end the week higher
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig joins Laura once again today on a day that was positive for the Aussie market with a second straight run of gains following the mid-week falls. ...
Morning Report 3 May 24: Aussie shares expected to end the week higher as US job report eyed
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan delve into the resurgent technology sector leading Wall Street higher, with a focus on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's reassurin...
Market Close 2 May 24: A better day for the Aussie market ahead of US jobs figures
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US markets caught attention last night with interest rate discussions suggesting that it isn’t all doom and gloom. Laura and Craig discuss thi...
Morning Report 2 May 24: ASX to slip despite Powell soothing rate jitters
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a whirlwind day on Wall Street, investors hang on every word from Jerome Powell, causing a roller coaster of market reactions. Meanwhile, Aussie sh...
Market Close 1 May 24: Markets cautious ahead of US rate decision
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has declined today following in the footsteps of international movements. Laura and Stevie recap the sector performances of the past mont...
Morning Report 1 May 24: ASX to drop as hot US labour data sinks Wall Street
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks faced downward pressure overnight due to reinvigorated inflation concerns, leading to expectations of a similar trend in Aussie shares, anti...
Market Close 30 Apr 24: Investors cautious ahead of key US events
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US key earnings results and market moving data are expected this evening, Craig and Stevie discuss what investors should be watching and the impact th...
Morning Report 30 Apr 24: Tesla drives Wall Street higher with Aussie shares expected to edge higher
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst a bustling week of corporate updates, Wall Street sees incremental gains, pushed by Tesla's remarkable overnight surge of 15%. The Dow Jones ed...
Market Close 29 Apr 24: Aussie stocks bounce back following abrupt drops last week
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nasty falls of last Friday have seen some recovery following US performance over the weekend. Laura and Stevie unpack this US performance and th...
Morning Report 29 Apr 24: Aussie shares set to rebound after Wall Street's strongest week since November
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie shares are anticipated to make a comeback after Friday's turmoil according to Ryan and Craig, buoyed by Wall Street's stellar performance, whic...
Market Close 26 Apr 24: One of the worst days this year for the Aussie market
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the public holiday yesterday and school holidays which would usually result in a quiet week the market was anything but quiet. Laura and Ste...
Morning Report 26 Apr 24: ASX to drop with BHP's bid for Anglo American in focus
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan and Craig as they dissect the market implications of BHP's bold bid to take over Anglo American, with a keen eye on the copper market. Stagf...
Market Close 24 Apr 24: A knee-jerk reaction to quarterly inflation data
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market ran out of steam today as trepidation prevailed following quarterly inflation data. Laura and Stevie discuss the impact that this data ha...
Morning Report 24 Apr: Aussie shares to rise with inflation figures in focus
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Ryan and Tom as they unpack Wall Street's overnight climb and the expected lift the Aussie market could see as earning's from S&P500 co...
Market Close 23 Apr 24: Aussie market continues rebound following the recent tumble
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets lifted last night and the Aussie market has followed suit as it continues to bounce back from the tumble of last week. Laura and Stevie a...
Morning Report 23 Apr 24: ASX to lift as Wall Street jumps ahead of big US earnings
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan and Tom as they anticipate an eventful week ahead in the markets, featuring earnings reports from 180 S&P 500 companies and crucial infl...
Market Close 22 Apr 24: Aussie shares rebound ahead of key inflation data
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday we hit a 2-month low on the market, Laura and Craig unpack how the market has shifted since that session in light of the ongoing geopoliti...
Morning Report 22 Apr 24: Geopolitical conflict only one factor in Aussie stock decline
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical tensions are front of mind for many investors at the moment as they played a part in driving Aussie stocks lower over the weekend. Tom ...
Market Close 19 Apr 24: Conflict in the Middle East pushes market to two-month low
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gains of yesterday have been wiped out today. Laura and Stevie reflect on a nasty session for a market that has only seen one improvement in the...
Morning Report 19 Apr 24: Netflix shares lower despite better than expected earnings
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stock and interest rate dynamic is in focus once again following manufacturing data released overnight. Tom and Craig unpack international marke...
Market Close 18 Apr 24: Aussie market reacts to unemployment data
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The losing streak has come to an end today despite falling US markets, Laura and Stevie unpack this shift which may have been influenced by jobs data ...
Morning Report 18 Apr 24: Aussie investors on edge ahead of key employment figures
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Craig join you this morning to unpack a market that investors are struggling to feel confident within. Concern around interest rates has see...
Market Close 17 Apr 24: A flat session – but still some standouts
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market has remained flat following the significant tumble of the past few days. Laura and Stevie unpack this directionless session with r...
Morning Report 17 Apr 24: Aussie shares to slip as Powell confirms delay in rate cuts
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fed Chair Jerome Powell dropped hints about delaying rate cuts, possibly causing Aussie shares to dip, but the market stayed relatively calm. The ques...
Market Close 16 Apr 24: Aussie market sinks to two month low
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market has continued to drop today making for one of the worst days this year. Laura and Stevie unpack this two month low looking at what...
Morning Report 16 Apr 24: ASX to drop following shock jump in US spending
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite expectations, retail spending surged in March, particularly among lower income earners, defying projections according to Tom and Ryan. The S&a...
Market Close 15 Apr 24: Aussie market slides for a third day
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market continued the three-day decline today following what has been months of gains. Laura and Stevie unpack the drivers that have knocked the ...
Morning Report 15 April 24: Middle-East conflict and bank earnings point to a lower start for the ASX
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The spectre of instability in the Middle East loomed large over the weekend, with analysts pointing to it as one of the primary factors affecting m...
Market Close 12 Apr 24: Dominos share price sliced
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday finishes with a modest improvement from last week. Laura and Stevie reflect on the past few days which were fuelled by conversations around i...
Morning Report 12 Apr 24: S&P 500 and NASDAQ end higher on soft inflation data, ASX to dip
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite initial predictions of a downturn, the Aussie market defied expectations, avoiding a significant fall. Tech-related stocks regained strength f...
Market Close 11 Apr: Markets dip on hotter US inflation
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stevie and Laura let out a sigh of relief with the Aussie market closing better than expected following hair-raising inflation data out of the US that...
Morning Report 11 Apr 24: ASX to fall following shock US inflation data
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan join you fresh off the close of the US market this morning following hotter than expected inflation data that has likely quashed discussi...
Market Close 10 Apr 24: What to watch in the next 24 hours
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market has continued the 3-day winning streak today. Laura and Stevie unpack the inflation data that continues to impact market sentiment...
Morning Report 10 Apr 24: ASX to rise as markets brace for US inflation data
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Tom and Ryan as they unpack the soaring trajectory of gold prices and how tomorrow's US inflation data could impact the market. The conten...
Market Close 09 Apr 24: Iron ore miners drive stocks higher for second day
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie start the episode today analysing a flat US performance and how that has impacted the Australian market in the past few days before u...
Morning Report 9 Apr: Aussie shares to open higher as investors await the key event of the week
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ends on a flat note in anticipation of key CPI figures, as the Aussie market gains momentum. Bond yields continue their upward trend, sign...
Market Close 08 Apr 24: A tepid start to the week for the Aussie market
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market was in decline last week but today has seen some modest gains. Laura and Stevie discuss the international jobs data that impacted the mar...
Morning Report 8 Apr 24: Hot US jobs set to give Aussie market a lift
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks are rallying following a stronger-than-expected employment report, with Australian stocks poised for gains as well. The likelihood of a rate...
Market Close 5 Apr 24: Aussie market hits a two week low
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market stumbled after some small gains today. Laura and Stevie reflect on the holiday shortened week which hasn’t seen too many wins, unpack t...
Morning Report 5 Apr 24: Aussie shares are poised to slip as US rally wiped out by rising oil prices
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie shares are on the brink of decline, mirroring the erasure of gains in the US market due to escalating oil prices. Amidst this downturn, investo...
Market Close 4 Apr 24: Markets bounce back following yesterday’s losses
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has started to bounce back today following a rough day yesterday. Laura and Stevie discuss the US data that drove this move last night. ...
Morning Report 4 Apr 24: US share markets mixed following Fed Chair speech
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following its worst session, Aussie shares are anticipated to stage a rebound, buoyed by renewed investor confidence. Meanwhile, Wall Street has found...
Market Close 3 Apr 24: Largest decline in weeks for the Aussie share market
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was the worst day in 3 weeks today for the Aussie share market following a strong run. Laura and Stevie look at what could have caused this shift...
Morning Report 3 Apr 24: Wall street falls as Tesla drops and rate cut timing weighed
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What seemed like good news initially, now appears to have a darker undertone as economic data from the US suggests that three rate cuts may not be nec...
Market Close 2 Apr 24: What the RBA minutes could mean for interest rate cuts
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie are back to recap the Easter break, and in a word it has been ‘quiet’. With many markets closed there was a quiet start, but th...
Market Close 28 Mar 24: Aussie market hits highest level ever
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie join us for the final trading day before the long weekend. The record high was cracked again today, aided by the US market and Aust...
Morning Report 28 Mar 24: Aussie shares expected to end the quarter up 3%
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan reflect this morning on a quarter that has seen some huge wins and is expected to end up 3%. While each morning sees them in the weeds,...
Market Close 27 Mar 24: Inflation data boosts the market today
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market opened flat today and looked to continue that way until inflation data was released. This data inched the market closer to record highs, ...
Morning Report 27 Mar 24: Wall street gains with Aussie inflation data in focus
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX could see gains today as key inflation data is set to be released, continuing the two-week long global focus on inflation. The US and UK marke...
Market Close 26 Mar 24: Caution ahead of inflation data
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market experienced a rollercoaster ride recently, with yesterday inching close to a record high only to retract gains today. Despite encouraging n...
Morning Report 26 Mar 24: Wall Street dips following strong week
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets have lacked movement in either direction despite a positive week last week. Tom and Ryan unpack what to expect as the likely market mover...
Market Close 25 Mar 24: Aussie market closes in on record high
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It may be a short week but it won’t be a week that is short of action! Stevie and Laura talk through what to expect and unpack each of the sectors...
Morning Report 25 Mar 24: S&P 500 posts best weekly gain of the year
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's rollercoaster ride through the financial markets left investors reeling. What began as a promising surge ended on a surprisingly damp note...
Market Close 22 Mar 24: A damp end to an eventful week
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It has been an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ kind of week this week. Craig and Laura unpack the how international markets impacted Australia...
Morning Report 22 Mar 24: Wall street hits record highs as Swiss national bank cuts interest rates
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There were big gains in the US market overnight as the Swiss national bank became the first central bank to cut rates - stealing everyone else's thund...
Market Close 21 Mar 24: The best day in 7 weeks
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy day in terms of economic data and that has driven the stock market today. Laura and Stevie unpack the moves on what is one of the best...
Morning Report 21 Mar 24: US stocks hit record highs as fed pencils in future rate cuts
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan unpack the recent US interest rate decision, which saw rates remaining unchanged but with promising remarks hinting at potential cuts, ig...
Market Close 20 Mar 24: Not going anywhere fast
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another uninspiring session today, breaking the two day streak of modest gains. But there's still lots to look forward to according to Laura...
Morning Report 20 Mar 24: Aussie shares poised to rise today
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NVIDIA made headlines overnight. Tom and Ryan discuss the announcement that saw them in the spotlight and how it impacted markets. They deep dive ...
Market Close 19 Mar 24: Are interest rate cuts on the cards?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RBA took center stage today with its latest interest rate decision, maintaining the status quo by keeping rates on hold. While this outcome was ex...
Morning Report 19 Mar 24: Big tech starts the week on the front foot
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US market is up this morning as Tom and Ryan unpack the big movers looking at why they have seen the gains or losses that they have. They discus...
Market Close 18 Mar 24: Caution ahead of interest rate decision
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After last week's lacklustre performance, momentum has been rising at a snail's pace, but with exciting events on the horizon - aka interest rate deci...
Morning Report 18 Mar 24: Why market sentiment could remain pensive this week
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets are in focus this morning with Tom and Ryan as they recount the continuation of market drops over the weekend. They discuss investor sent...
Market Close 15 Mar 24: Worst week since September
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market ended the week with some steep losses after only three sectors managed to gain. Today, Laura is joined by Craig to discuss who was in the n...
Morning Report 15 Mar 24: Australian shares set to slide today
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks are lower today following warmer than expected inflation data. Tom and Ryan discuss the possibility of rate cuts amid the current climate,...
Market Close 14 Mar 24: A day of mixed fortunes
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market was lower after a session dominated by two sectors. Craig and Stevie are back to discuss what impacted these sectors, which company ...
Morning Report 14 Mar 24: Why is copper soaring?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S sharemarkets are mixed as investors continue to digest inflation data. European shares hit record highs. Copper soars to eleven month highs on Chi...
Market Close 13 Mar 24: Why lithium stocks were in focus today
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig joins Laura today to unpack the market on a day where lithium stocks were in focus. US inflation data failed to impact the market too much tod...
Morning Report 13 Mar 24: A look into hot U.S inflation figures
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NASDAQ rises 1%, traders keep rate cut bets. Ryan and Tom review hot U.S inflation figures. Chip stocks lead gains in U.S share markets. Plus this...
Market Close 12 Mar 24: Calm before the storm
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market was largely flat on Tuesday with the energy sector leading the falls. Join Laura and Stevie as they discuss why the Aussie market is bracin...
Morning Report 12 Mar 24: Boeing shares drop after plane plummets
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped as investors brace for U.S inflation data. Meanwhile artificial intelligence and mega cap growth stocks continue to ...
Market Close 10 Mar 24: Worst day in a year
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss what's been the worst ASX's worst performing day in almost a year. The content in this podcast is prepared, appr...
Morning Report 11 Mar 24: Mixed earnings for leading tech names
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ends lower despite improved prospects of rate cuts. Leading tech names moderate following mixed earnings. Futures point to a lower open fo...
Market Close 08 Mar 24: Best day in 5 weeks
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Aussie market hit another record high with 10 out of the 11 sectors showing gains. Stevie and Laura return to discuss the factors that cont...
Morning Report 08 Mar 24: Weight loss drug attracts more investment
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 hit record highs as chip stocks extend rally. Meanwhile the European Central Bank moves closer to rate cuts. Novo Nordisk shares jump ...
Market Close 07 Mar 24: Market approaching a fresh record
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market finished up today with all but two sectors finishing higher. Stevie and Laura discuss how data out of China impacted our market, which stoc...
Morning Report 07 Mar 24: Fed Chair speech moves Wall Street
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street pushes higher as investors take comfort from Fed Chair speech. Aussie shares set to kick off in positive territory. Miners in focus follow...
Market Close 6 Mar 24: How Economic growth data impacted the market
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a flat performance once again today. Laura and Stevie unpack what may have been behind this cautious market by deep diving into the economic ...
Morning Report 06 Mar 24: Tesla facing fallout from arson attack
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple shares drop as iPhone sales decline in China. Meanwhile Tesla shares slip after a suspected arson attack. Bitcoin and Gold hit record highs. Plu...
Market Close 05 Mar 24: Gold sparkles in dull day for ASX200
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market fell today with 7 of the 11 sectors lower today. Join Stevie and Laura to discuss which sectors did well today, what led to the market fall...
Morning Report 05 Mar 24: Apple fined and Tesla drops
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street slips after a record breaking rally. Apple is fined by the E.U for using the App Store to thwart competition. Tesla drops the most since J...
Market Close 04 Mar 24: 3rd straight record high for ASX200
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another record high for the ASX200! Stevie and Laura break down who were the winners and losers today, which sectors performed well and w...
Morning Report 04 Mar 24: Why growth numbers are impacting the market
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S stocks hit new record highs. Moderating growth outcomes stoke hopes for rate cuts. The Aussie share market looks pensive ahead of growth numbers l...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Chip maker NVIDIA leads a tech decline. Meanwhile retailer Walmart hits record highs. Ryan previews Aussie wages data. Plus this mornings commodities ...