CommSec Market Update

The Aussie market slipped on Friday as miners gave back gains and financials dragged, capping a choppy week that saw markets flirt with record highs. Energy outperformed thanks to rising oil prices, while Newmont hit a fresh high and CSL lifted healthcare back into positive territory for the year. AMP pulled back despite strong earlier gains. With inflation data, retail trade, central bank decisio...

It was a mixed bag of earnings overnight.  Tom and Ryan unpack the US session with bond yields increasing while the US dollar dropped, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs.  Alphabet and Tesla again dominated the conversation, and energy stocks have seen gains amid a climb in oil prices.  Ryan shares expectations around upcoming rate cuts amid unexpected employment...

The Aussie market snapped its winning streak despite a strong US lead, with the ASX200 turning lower after RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned inflation may not fall as quickly as hoped. That cast doubt over an August rate cut, even as markets still expect it. Fortescue jumped on record iron ore shipments, while Bapcor plunged 29% on a profit warning. CSL helped lift healthcare, the only sector in...

Encouraging trade news and earnings numbers that have bettered expectations have resulted in new record highs for the US market overnight. Tom and Ryan reflect on the earnings and updates from Tesla, and the performance of Alphabet.  Lamb Weston was a top performer overnight, and GoPro and Krispy Kreme seem to be being fuelled by retail obsessed Reddit investors.  NVIDIA beat earnings ex...

The Aussie market climbed around 0.75% on Wednesday, edging closer to another all-time high. Gains were broad-based, with banks rebounding and miners extending their rally to a fifth straight day. Materials are on track for their best week since September last year, while energy stocks rose on strong results from Woodside. Ampol and Iluka also impressed, while Paladin sank 11% on ambitious guidanc...

Tech names underperformed last night but there was ultimately little change across the broader market.  Tariffs continued to gain attention with the US and Philippines coming to a tariff agreement and General Motors seeing a hefty decline, and earnings data has investors on tenterhooks with Alphabet and Tesla set to be examined closely.  Lockheed Martin made headlines following their ear...

The market has tread water today with the banking and mining sector heading in opposite directions.  Laura and Stevie reflect on a session which started in the green, but quickly faded as the day went on.  They discuss the part that trade deals may be playing in the consistent market performance, and how upcoming profit reporting could move markets.  Insignia Financial caught attent...

Wall Street briefly touched new record highs overnight, but those gains faded by the close as investor sentiment shifted on renewed trade uncertainty. Communication stocks led early momentum, boosted by better-than-expected earnings, with Alphabet climbing nearly 3% ahead of its results. However, energy stocks dragged on the broader market, plunging as oil prices declined. In contrast, iron ore pr...

The Aussie sharemarket kicked off the week on the back foot, with a sharp decline wiping out much of Friday’s record-setting rally. Financials were the biggest drag, particularly the big four banks, while energy and materials helped cushion the fall. Block, Inc. surged over 11% after news of its addition to the S&P 500, and AMP shares rallied following positive superannuation inflows. Li...

U.S. stocks closed the week on a mixed note as investors weighed the next steps on trade tariffs. In company news, 3M slumped on concerns about the impact of tariffs, Charles Schwab slipped despite reporting higher earnings, and Netflix fell 5% as investors looked past its strong results. Across Europe, talk of higher tariffs weighed on sentiment and dragged stock prices lower. Back home, futures...

The Aussie market has done it again!  Laura and Stevie excitedly join us today for an update that saw the Aussie market continue to push higher following the record already set yesterday.  They speak through the session which marks the best in around three months with all 11 sectors in positive territory, healthcare, materials, and financials saw the largest gains, and Mesoblast was the...

Wall Street surged to new record highs overnight, buoyed by strong earnings results and upbeat economic data. Better-than-expected retail sales figures lifted investor sentiment, while financial stocks led gains on the back of improved earnings. The world’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, also rose after posting stronger-than-forecast results, adding further momentum to the rally. Meanwhile, Europe...

The market has set a new record high today with a boost that recovered the losses of yesterday.  Laura and Stevie monitor this record move in real time, discuss the session, and the upcoming days with a number of companies set to release earnings results including Netflix.  Locally all eleven sectors saw improvements today with financials and interest rate sensitive areas seeing gains, a...

Wall Street rebounded after mid-session volatility, buoyed by reports that President Trump has discussed replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In corporate news, Johnson & Johnson shares surged after the company posted better-than-expected earnings, while bank stocks were mixed despite also reporting strong results. On the data front, producer inflation came in below market expectations, promptin...

The Aussie market snapped its winning streak on Wednesday, falling 0.8% in its worst session in around 10 weeks. Stevie and Laura break down the drivers behind the decline, including weakness in heavyweight sectors like materials and financials, and look ahead to tomorrow’s local jobs data and what it could mean for interest rates. They also discuss signs of rising inflation in the US, stron...

US and European markets closed lower as investors weighed fresh economic data and corporate earnings. Chipmakers like Nvidia posted gains after the US government lifted some sales restrictions to China, while bank stocks lagged due to disappointing results. Meanwhile, a stronger US dollar continued to pressure commodity prices. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday, with...

The Aussie sharemarket surged today, coming within just seven points of a record high. All sectors except mining finished in positive territory, with tech stocks and CSL helping lead the gains. Laura and Stevie unpack a raft of Chinese economic data, including GDP figures that slightly beat expectations, and preview a busy 24 hours ahead with key US inflation data and major bank earnings due. Plus...

US and European stocks wavered overnight as investors weighed the impact of new trade measures. A 30% tariff on Mexican and European imports sent shares of European carmakers lower across the board. Despite early losses, US markets recovered, buoyed by optimism ahead of upcoming earnings reports and key economic data. In company news, Warner Bros. shares gained ground as the debut of the newe...

It has been another directionless session for the Aussie market but the week ahead may offer some direction.  Laura and Stevie unpack the session which has remained mostly flat and reflect on 14 days of similar performance.  Trump’s tariff plans continue to contribute to investor unease, South32 has dragged on the commodity space, and international trade data out of China showed an...

US markets ended the week lower, retreating from record highs as investors braced for the latest tariff developments out of Washington. In some company news, Amazon shares rose following its record-breaking four-day Amazon Prime sales event and DoorDash also saw gains after upbeat commentary surrounding its partnership with Domino’s. Back home, Australian shares are expected to start the wee...

It has been a quiet day for the Aussie market, but some rare earth stocks have been standouts.  Stevie is solo to reflect on the session which has seen very little movement as the market danced around a record high.  Stevie discusses the week which may have led to this cautious sentiment with rates remaining on hold, and Trump continuing to make tariff headlines.  Only the mining se...

Wall Street rallied overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs as investors shrugged off tariff concerns. Delta Airlines boosted sentiment with an upbeat outlook, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is now on track to surpass Warren Buffett in personal wealth. In corporate news, Nutella maker Ferrero is reportedly planning a $3 billion USD acquisition of Kellogg’s. Acros...

The market has reversed the losses of yesterday and is on track for the best day in more than two weeks.  Laura is solo to reflect on the session where the financial sector has performed well as have real estate stocks rebounding from the recent losses after th interest rate hold decision.  Lifestyle Communities continued to gain attention, as did Netwealth, and Trump’s potential 2...

Wall Street surged as trade concerns eased, with the tech sector—particularly the Nasdaq—leading the gains. Nvidia made headlines by becoming the first company to reach a $4 trillion US valuation, while renewable energy firm AES also saw a sharp stock jump amid takeover interest. However, geopolitical tensions persist, with President Trump unveiling a fresh round of tariffs targeting c...

Tariffs continue to lead the conversation today as Laura and Stevie unpack the worst day for the Aussie market in around 9 weeks.  Despite being the worst day, the market has once again not moved much, Trump has discussed a 50% tariff on copper which has seen copper stocks and gold prices take a hit, and he has continued to discuss tariffs on pharmaceuticals.  Property stocks have taken...