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CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes. Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into ...
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Market Close 16 May 25: Longest winning streak in 9 months for Aussie stocks
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The Aussie share market notched its eighth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak in nine months. Locally, strong wages and jobs figures haven’t shifted expectations for a possible rate cut when the RBA meets next week—though some speculate rates could remain on hold. Key sectors like materials and tech led the charge, while financials wo…
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Wall Street delivered a mixed performance as leading technology stocks lost some ground. However, broader markets gained amid falling US bond yields driven by shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Retail sales growth slowed, contributing to a dip in both bond yields and the US dollar. In company news, Cisco shares rose on a positive sales forecast…
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The Aussie share market managed to carve out another small gain, extending its winning streak to seven sessions, though overall moves remain cautious as investors eye record highs. Stronger-than-expected jobs data surprised economists, with 89,000 new roles added in April—most of them full-time positions for women—fuelling speculation about the Res…
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The S&P 500 has shown signs of exhaustion following a substantial rebound, while rising bond yields weigh on market sentiment and strengthen the US dollar. Technology stocks have gained at the expense of the broader market, with Middle East deals propelling SuperMicro higher. Boeing has secured a record deal with Qatar and is expected to create sig…
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The market has held strong on the recent winning streak – even if only just. Laura and Stevie discuss these 6 days of gains that have seen the market at the best levels in around eleven weeks. They start by looking at international markets as the recent volatility continues to keep markets tense ahead of a possible rate cut decision and upcoming jo…
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Technology stocks are driving Wall Street higher, recovering previous losses, while US bond yields hold steady following a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia have announced a $1 trillion trade pledge, with Nvidia and AMD set to supply chips for AI data centres in the kingdom. In commodities, oil prices are cl…
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Market Close 13 May 25: Aussie stocks surge on US-China truce
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The Aussie share market climbed for a fifth straight session, lifted by optimism over a temporary US-China trade deal that saw both countries reduce tariffs for 90 days. Global markets surged in response, with US stocks rising sharply and Australian stocks following suit—though gains faded slightly by close. Breville and Life360 soared on positive …
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Global equity markets surged as investors cheered the US-China trade deal, with the Dow Jones jumping over 1,100 points and the S&P 500 closing at its highest level since March 3rd. Technology stocks, particularly those with significant exposure to China, saw strong gains. Apple is poised to implement iPhone price hikes, while NRG Energy is betting…
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The Aussie market has seen further gains today as trade talks once again demand attention. Laura and Stevie reflect on this session which lost some steam as the afternoon went on but ultimately stayed in the green. With an update on trade discussions expected in the day ahead some volatility could be on the cards, they address the increase in oil p…
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US stocks eased ahead of the upcoming US-China trade talks, with energy stocks leading gains in the S&P 500 after a rebound in oil prices. Pharmaceutical stocks remained under pressure amid ongoing regulatory concerns, while Tesla shares staged a notable recovery despite prior underperformance. Meanwhile, weaker-than-expected Chinese inflation data…
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The Australian share market ended the week flat despite a slight lift on Friday. Investors remained cautious as global trade tensions dominated headlines, with a new US-UK trade deal sparking optimism and US-China tariff talks looming over the weekend. The market’s biggest movers included tech stocks, financials, and energy shares, while materials …
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Northern Hemisphere investors are upbeat as the US-UK trade deal is hailed as a significant milestone, boosting the US dollar but sending US bonds lower as Trump pushes for riskier investments. Airline stocks climb as British Airways' parent plans to acquire 30 Boeing jets, while Tapestry gains on an improved outlook. Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme plunge…
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The Australian share market saw only modest gains on Thursday, with investor enthusiasm muted as financial stocks took the spotlight amid mixed earnings reports. Meanwhile, global attention turned to a potential US-UK trade deal teased by Donald Trump and an uneventful US Fed meeting that left interest rates unchanged but warned about the risks of …
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Wall Street staged a late rally, lifting stocks as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, signalling a cautious wait-and-see stance. Meanwhile, Disney outperformed expectations with a strong earnings report, propelling its stock higher, while Alphabet's shares declined amid concerns over market share erosion and ongoing antitrust scrutiny. …
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Market Close 07 May 25: China stimulus boosts Aussie stocks
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It has been a choppy session today, but the Aussie market has ultimately bounced back following stimulus news out of China. Laura and Stevie discuss this news which will encourage more money to flow through China, the falls across the US market overnight following disappointment in a lack of clarity around trade deals, and look at the performance o…
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US stocks fell as investors awaited key trade developments and an upcoming Federal Reserve decision. Palantir shares slumped by the most in a year following a weak sales forecast, while pharmaceutical stocks dipped after President Trump announced new tariffs. Tesla also reported a sharp decline in sales across major European markets. Still in Europ…
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The ASX200 saw a flat trading day after Monday’s sharp 1% drop, which ended a seven-day winning streak—the longest of the year. While sectors were mixed, healthcare and financials dragged, with Westpac and CBA under pressure following weaker results. In contrast, consumer discretionary led gains, and gold miners stood out as gold prices rebounded. …
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