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Morning Report 26 July 24: S&P 500 and NASDAQ end lower as tech comeback falters
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.US stocks experienced mixed fortunes last night as tech stocks underperf...
Market Close 25 July 24: Biggest tumble in weeks for the ASX
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market took a significant tumble today, marking it's biggest decline in 6 weeks, largely influenced by disappointing earnings from major US...
Morning Report 25 July 24: ASX to open lower on the back of Wall Street stock smackdown
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street experienced what Tom describes as a ‘stock smackdown’ wi...
Market Close 24 July 24: Gold miners shine bright while Aussie market dips
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market struggled for direction today, influenced by a melow overnight session in the US and anticipation for ket inflation data set to rele...
Morning Report 24 July 24: Wall Street closes slightly lower with big tech earnings on deck
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street moderates as investors brace for a wave of earnings figures....
Market Close 23 July 24: Aussie stocks snap loosing streak
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX had a comeback today, recovering losses from the previous day despite energy sector drags. Woodside Energy's shares plummeted by 3.7%, hitting...
Morning Report 23 July 24: S&P 500 rebounds for best day since early June
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recovers after a volatile week, with the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all showing gains. Investors have regained composure following...
Market Close 22 July 24: Markets slide for a third day
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve and Laura as they discuss the ASX extending its losing streak for a third consecutive session, currently down 0.6% and dipping below the 8,...
Morning Report 22 July 24: Aussie investors on edge as US President Joe Biden withdraws
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are cautious following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. The US dollar is strengthening as investors anticipate i...
Market Close 19 July 24: A rough end to a mostly impressive week for the market
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The share market is on track to post the worst session it has seen in 6 weeks. Laura and Stevie reflect on this performance unpacking why it might n...
Morning Report 19 July 24: Dow Jones slides more than 500 points as sell off broadens
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street experiences significant selling pressures overnight, leading...
Market Close 18 July 24: Surprise jump in Aussie jobs spikes rate hike concern
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has seen a slight slide today on a day that Laura says ‘could have been much worse’. She is joined by Stevie to unpack how the tech s...
Morning Report 18 July 24: Wall Street retreats as chip stocks slump
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. Chip makers experienced their worst day since March 2020 amid escalatin...
Market Close 17 July 24: Aussie market hits yet another record high
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX surged today, achieving its third record high in four sessions, driven by optimism over a potential interest rate cut in the US. Financials ou...
Morning Report 17 July 24: Dow Jones rallies 700 points for best day in a year
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. The US saw small caps surge on rate cut bets and investors focus on inv...
Market Close 16 July 24: The market pulls back following record highs
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has taken a breather after the historic heights of yesterday where it cracked 8000 points. Laura and Stevie reflect on this recent perfor...
Morning Report 16 July 24: Wall Street closes at record highs on Trump trade
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ends higher as investors firm bets on Trump win. European luxury names slump on a weak outlook, while Apple shares hit a record on an opti...
Market Close 15 Jul 24: ASX200 cracks 8000 points for the first time
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was another market milestone today with a record high that puts the market up 80% on the lows that we saw during the peak of the pandemic. Laura ...
Morning Report 15 July 24: Historic milestone looms for the ASX200 today
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 is set to hit 8,000 for the first time ever while mining stocks are in focus ahead of Rio Tinto’s production numbers. Wall Street hits ne...
Market Close 12 July 24: Fresh record highs broken for Aussie stocks
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX soared to record highs today, buoyed by easing inflation in the US and speculation of potential interest rate cuts. This marks the first time ...
Morning Report 12 July 24: Wall Street falls despite better inflation figures
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks experienced an unexpected downturn despite better inflation figures. Technology stocks led the decline on Wall Street, while airlines slumpe...
Market Close 11 July 24: Aussie market almost touches record
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets set their 37th record high of the year, lifting by 1%, positively influencing the Australian market and bringing it close to a record high....
Morning Report 11 July 24: Wall Street surges to new record highs
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 is set for solid gains at the start of trade, with futures pointing to a nearly 1% increase following new record highs in the US market. Oi...
Market Close 10 Jul 24: Markets cautious ahead of US inflation data
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has seen some declines, but Laura and Stevie explain how it could have been worse amid economic data coming out of China. The Reserve Ban...
Morning Report 10 July 24: Wall Street reflects on Powell and looks ahead to CPI
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 edges higher, consolidating around record levels, while commodity prices ease as the US dollar gained. Overseas, European stocks retre...
Market Close 09 July 24: The market rebounds nearing record highs once more
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has bounced back today following the losses of yesterday. Laura and Stevie start by discussing US markets which also saw some gains and t...
Morning Report 09 July 24: Wall Street hits new record highs as investors wait for Powell
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street continues to grind out the new trading week with record highs but investors are pensive ahead of inflation figures and earning season. Eur...
Market Close 08 Jul 24: Last week’s gains wiped out in a single session
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The week has started off quite poorly wiping out all the gains that took place last week. Laura and Stevie unpack the happenings over the weekend th...
Morning Report 08 July 24: Wall Street celebrates jobs figures and ends at record highs
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 is expected to open in negative territory after a modest gain in the first week of the month. The US dollar continues to moderate supportin...
Market Close 5 July 24: Market jitters ahead of US jobs data and French election
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market dipped slightly today despite a generally strong week, bolstered by a 1.2% rise the previous day. The market's directionless nature ...
Morning Report 05 July 24: Flat start for local shares on Friday with Wall street on holidays for the 4th of July
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street was closed for the Independence Day holiday, but European stocks were higher, led by energy and financial sectors, and ahead of key electi...
Market Close 4 July 24: ASX closes in on record high
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian shares surged by 1.2% following fresh record highs in US markets, driven by expectations of potential US interest rate cuts, sparked by wea...
Morning Report 04 July 24: Wall street hits record high on rate cut hopes
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street hit new record highs overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq performing well although the Dow Jones finished slightly negative. Europea...
Market Close 03 Jul 24: ASX snaps two day losing streak
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a small gain today on the market but investors seem to remain hesitant overall. Laura and Stevie unpack this mixed day which saw arou...
Morning Report 03 July 24: Aussie stocks to open higher and Wall street encouraged by Powell comments
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology names lead Wall Street higher, Tesla shares up 10% on encouraging update, oil prices moderate as weather concerns ease and the Aussie dolla...
Market Close 02 Jul 24: Lithium miner Liontown in focus
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market is still waiting for a fresh catalyst it would seem as Laura and Stevie unpack two days of losses following a couple of weeks of near recor...
Morning Report 02 July 24: ASX to open lower ahead of RBA board minutes
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US and European markets post modest gains on the first day of the month with US stocks gaining despite sharp rise in interest rates. European investor...
Market Close 01 Jul 24: Miners boosted by strong Chinese data
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a slow start to begin the new financial year. Laura and Stevie reflect on a day where most of the sectors saw a decline. They look at the...
Morning Report 01 July 24: ASX200 set to start July in negative territory
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ends the final day in the trading week in negative territory and weaker economic figures from China to create headwinds in local shares. E...
Market Close 28 Jun 24: Aussie market improves over the financial year
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite starting the session strongly, the Australian share market had a subdued finish to a week dominated by inflation concerns. Over the week, the ...
Morning Report 28 June 24: ASX to rise as investors await fed’s preferred price data
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street shows only modest gains ahead of key inflation figures, while Aussie shares are expected to rise ahead of private sector credit data. A fa...
Market Close 27 Jun 24: Inflation woes keep market under pressure
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian share market experienced a significant dip, with real estate stocks notably plummeting due to a combination of ex-dividend trading and ...
Morning Report 27 June 24: Aussie stocks to slump with investors spooked by inflation
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street continues to grind ahead of key inflation figures, while Aussie shares are expected to fall sharply as inflation data spooks investors. Mi...
Market Close 26 Jun 24: ASX nosedives after inflation data surprises
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie start the episode by calling this a ‘terrible day on the share market’. Join them as they unpack this on a day where Inflation ...
Morning Report 26 June 24: ASX to fall ahead of key Aussie inflation data
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recovers thanks to a move higher for technology names. All eyes are on Micron Technology, which will release its third-quarter earnings re...
Market Close 25 Jun 24: Market surges despite upcoming inflation data
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market has reversed the losses of yesterday. Laura and Stevie discuss this ‘bounce back’ and why it is surprising given the upcoming ...
Morning Report 25 June 24: Aussie shares to lift as investors snap up energy and bank stocks
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A nervous start for Wall Street with tech stocks in reverse, while Aussie shares are expected to open higher ahead of KFC operator Collins Foods' resu...
Market Close 24 Jun 24: A high risk week ahead for global share markets
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has started things cautiously this week reversing almost all of last week’s gains. Laura and Stevie discuss this session which continue...
Morning Report 24 June 24: Mixed results for Wall Street sees a lower open for the ASX 200
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lack on conviction on the part of investors saw mixed fortunes for Wall Street on Friday. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Auss...
Market Close 21 Jun 24: The cream sours on Guzman y Gomez
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie reflect on a week that has remained largely flat as they await a fresh catalyst to move them in either direction. Inflation data ma...
Morning Report 21 June 24: ASX to rise, S&P 500 struggles near record highs
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street treads water as investors return from a holiday. We saw record levels but retreated by the end of the day. While Aussie shares are poi...
Market Close 20 Jun 24: Nacho average day for Guzman y Gomez
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has remained relatively flat today following a day of closed US markets. Laura and Stevie unpack this performance which saw mixed results...
Morning Report 20 June 24: Aussie shares expected to slip ahead of Guzman y Gomez debut on the ASX
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets were closed for the Juneteenth public holiday, while European markets showed mixed performance. The UK's inflation rate fell to the Bank of...
Market Close 19 June 24: What company became the world’s largest overnight?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following a day of significant improvements yesterday the market has today paused for breath. Laura and Stevie discuss the part that yesterday’s R...
Morning Report 19 June 24: ASX to consolidate after yesterday's big gain
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The ...
Market Close 18 June 24: Interest rate outlook remains uncertain following RBA meeting
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has bounced back today reversing the losses of the past two sessions. Laura and Stevie unpack this performance and deep dive into the out...
Morning Report 18 Jun 24: ASX to rise ahead of RBA interest rate decision
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks rallied as the S&P 500 hit its 30th record high this year, with the Dow Jones rising by 0.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq up by 1%. Meanwhi...
Market Close 17 June 24: Fourth fall in five sessions
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another down day for the Aussie share market, join Stevie and Laura as they give an overview. We saw a quiet day of trade ahead of the RBA handing d...
Morning Report 17 Jun 24: Aussie shares to open lower as investors look towards tomorrow's RBA decision
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks ended last week on a flat note after significant movements due to inflation data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains while...
Market Close 14 June 24: Worst week in two months for Aussie stocks
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie round off what was a challenging week for Aussie stocks. We saw widespread losses and are on track for the worst week in two months...
Morning Report 14 Jun 24: Wall Street celebrates on lower inflation numbers
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks reached new highs as inflation fears eased, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing modest gains despite a slight drop in the Dow Jones. Low...
Market Close 13 June 24: First lift of the week for Aussie stocks
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the first lift of the week for the Aussie market, though it has not fully rebounded from the last two challenging days. Join Laura and Stevie as...
Morning Report 13 Jun 24: Inflation relief pushes Wall Street to record highs
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks surged to record highs due to lower-than-expected inflation figures, leading to optimism in the market. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ were ...
Market Close 12 June 24: US inflation and interest rate decision in focus
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Laura and Stevie as they take a look at the markets nervous start to the week. Two consecutive days of declines, ahead of two high risk events ...
Morning Report 12 Jun 24: ASX to drop on weak metal prices
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie shares are predicted to decline ahead of key inflation data from the US and China, meanwhile a significant $39 billion US bond auction sparked ...
Market Close 11 June 24: Markets tumble ahead of inflation, interest rates and jobs data
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the best week of the year, last week, markets have taken a nose dive. What is contributing to this decline? Join Laura and Stevie as they un...
Morning Report 11 Jun 24: ASX to fall despite Wall Street hovering at record highs
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US investors remain cautious as they await critical inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, which are anticipated to remain u...
Market Close 7 June 24: Best week this year for the Aussie market
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market heads into the close on track to be the best week of the year. Laura and Stevie unpack this third straight day of gains as we hove...
Morning Report 07 Jun 24: ASX to edge up after European Central Bank cuts interest rates
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan are back for your Friday morning. The big news overnight, the Europeans cut rates. Although, it may be seen as a reluctant move. Wa...
Market Close 6 June 24: International rate cut decision improves investor confidence
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Stevie are back today to unpack what they are calling a ‘cracker of a session’. The market is set to snap two weeks of losses as interna...
Morning Report 06 Jun 24: ASX to rise, Nvidia leads mega cap tech rally
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss new record highs on Wall Street. Hewlett Packard has been a standout overnight with strong gains, while Nvidia con...
Market Close 05 June 24: Aussie market recoups losses in response to GDP figures
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market saw a drop yesterday but today recouped those losses. Laura and Stevie unpack how data that differed from what analysts were expecting pl...
Morning Report 05 Jun 24: ASX to open lower on concerns of growth data stalling
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Wall Street's recovery on the back of softer employment figures, and the pressure on Aussie shares due to declining ...
Market Close 04 June 24: Mining and energy stocks in focus today
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market has taken a breath following a couple of days of impressive gains. Laura and Stevie put mining and energy stocks under the microsc...
Morning Report 04 Jun: Commodity headwind to weigh on the ASX
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they analyse a challenging start to the new month on Wall Street, driven by a moderation in U.S. manufacturing and expectations f...
Market Close 03 June 24: A positive start to a new month for investors
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first trading day of the month started off with some solid improvements today. Laura and Stevie unpack the international stocks that saw big mov...
Morning Report 3 Jun 24: Aussie shares set to start the month higher as investors celebrate US inflation figures
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street surged with the Dow Jones up 1.5%, its best session since last November, following benign inflation figures, while the S&P 500 rose 0....
Market Close 31 May 24: The market bounces back with the best day in two weeks
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has finished the month on a positive note, ending the most recent losing streak by being up around 0.9% today. Some economic data out of ...
Morning Report 31 May 24: Aussie shares expected to lift from 4 week lows
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks ended lower due to investor caution ahead of key inflation data, with declines in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Bond yields saw modest d...
Market Close 30 May 24: Aussie market continues to dip following hotter than expected inflation data
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market inches closer to a four-week low today. Laura and Stevie discuss the factors likely to impact how we round out the month, and the part th...
Morning Report 30 May 24: Stocks grimace as interest rates rise
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan dissect a turbulent day on Wall Street and its ripple effects on the Aussie market after yesterday's poor performance. Sticky inflation i...
Market Close 29 May 24: Inflation weighs on Aussie shares
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Laura delve into a tough day for the Australian market as investors grapple with unexpected inflation data. The ASX200 plunged 1.3%, marking...
Morning Report 29 May 24: Aussie stocks set to open lower ahead of key inflation data
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets didn’t return refreshed from their long weekend. Tom and Ryan discuss this sluggish performance, the lift in treasury yields, and the p...
Market Close 28 May 24: Market remains cautious ahead of upcoming inflation data
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has remained cautious today. This could partly be down to closed international markets but is also likely the result of upcoming inflatio...
Morning Report 28 May 24: ASX to edge higher, Aussie retail spending in focus
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite muted trading in the US overnight by virtue of a public holiday, US futures were up slightly. Plus, Ryan and Tom break down a key change in th...
Market Close 27 May 24: Aussie market snaps four day losing streak
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the market ended down last week it is today back on the incline. Laura and Stevie reflect on what has been a positive last few months for the ...
Morning Report 27 May 24: Aussie stocks set for gains as investors brace for inflation figures
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. US markets ended on record highs last week helped by the outlook for in...
Market Close 24 May 24: US drags Aussie share market lower
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was another rough session for the Aussie market as interest rate concerns remain on the radar. Laura and Crag reflect on the week, and the impact...
Morning Report 24 May 24: Commodities to weigh on ASX
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street declined as stronger-than-expected economic data raised concerns about prolonged high interest rates, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and...
Market Close 23 May 24: Aussie market slips for a third day
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market is down leading into the close. Laura and Stevie look at what could have been behind this drop by diving into the two sectors that drove ...
Morning Report 23 May 24: Stocks fall after Fed minutes with Nvidia on tap
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they break the news on the highly anticipated earnings results of Nvidia released just minutes ago. Plus, they delve into the rec...
Market Close 22 May 24: Bird flu impacts chicken producer
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market remains cautious this week. Laura and Stevie reflect on this breather and look at how it performed today. They look at the New Zealand ...
Morning Report 22 May: Aussie shares expected to lift after Wall Street hits fresh record highs
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Wall Street's latest record highs, with the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ posting modest gains. They explore Nvidia'...
Market Close 21 May 24: Telstra job cuts impact share price
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market ran out of steam today following a run toward record highs. Laura and Stevie reflect on the strong run that we have seen, and how the lac...
Morning Report 21 May 24: Nasdaq hits record with Nvidia results eyed
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The AI boom is continuing to move markets according to Tom and Ryan, with anticipation mounting for Nvidea's earnings report due tomorrow. Across the ...
Market Close 20 May 24: Aussie market creeps toward record high
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is back alongside Stevie today on a day where the market is in the positive. The ASX was today within half of a percent of a record high. Th...
Morning Report 20 May 24: Aussie stocks set for gains at the open, Miners in focus after Chinese data
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market is opening to mixed signals from Wall Street, where the Dow closed above 40,000 for the first time. Excitement surged as Reddit's st...
Market Close 17 May 24: Aussie shares ease as investors pause to reflect on recent gains
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market has ended the week with a pause. Craig joins us solo to look at the international data that likely drove this stall, and to reflect on a ...
Morning Report 17 May 24: Aussie shares to slip as Dow hits milestone 40,000 mark
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite starting strong, markets wilted towards the session's end, with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ down. The ASX 200 is expected t...
Market Close 16 May 24: Aussie shares catapulted higher on offshore gains
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig joins us solo today on a day when the market is at record highs. He unpacks the data overnight that catapulted local markets deep diving into ...