CommSec Market Update

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 jobs data, unpack the sectors with...

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 climbing amid tariff cuts, and copper has hit a six-...

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 trade implications and strong earnings, resp...

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 on the future of gas with a $12 billion LS de...

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 prices along with the flow through to o...

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 created headwinds for AXS miners, adding furt...

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 lagged due to falling gold prices. Looking a...

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 plunges 25% to a record low after cutting dividends. In...

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 tariffs. Despite weak energy prices, industrials,...

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. In commodities, oil prices slipped nearly 2% as US...

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 of the sectors with three of the eleven seein...

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 Europe, German stocks pared losses after Frederick...

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. At Macquarie’s annual conference...

Wall Street closed lower, with the S&P 500 snapping a historic nine-day winning streak. In company news, GoDaddy posted better-than-expected earnings, while Netflix ended an eleven-session winning streak amid market reaction to Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign films. Meanwhile, US bond yields edged higher following stronger-than-expected data from the services sector. In commodities,...

The recent winning streak has ended abruptly today, and Laura and Stevie reflect on this session which follows 7 straight days of gains.  The energy sector has weighed on local markets amid price slumps and supply changes, and the tech sector and financials have seen declines with the big banks dragging on local markets.  They discuss the recent election, Westpac’s earnings results...

US stocks rallied on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs growth in April boosted investor confidence. The S&P 500 rose for a ninth straight session—its longest winning streak since 2004—with all sectors finishing in the green. Communication services led the gains, driven by a 4% jump in Meta shares. Financials also advanced, with the KBW Bank Index climbing 4% over the week, w...

The winning streak has continued into a seventh straight day despite the market opening lower this morning.  Laura and Stevie discuss the session, where the gains could have been attributed to hints at an ease to trade tensions, and locally 10 of 11 sectors are in positive territory with mining and energy seeing some standouts.  Meta, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon results are discussed, an...

US stocks rose to kick off May, as Meta and Microsoft rekindled the AI trade. However, Amazon shares slipped after earnings fell short, weighed down by disappointing cloud revenue. Meanwhile, the weight-loss drug sector saw heightened competition, with CVS choosing Novo Nordisk over Eli Lilly, intensifying the price wars. European markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday, but UK shares remain...

The Aussie market had a quiet start to May, trading in a tight range but holding above the key 8,100-point level. Tech stocks led gains, lifted by strong earnings from Microsoft and Meta, while data centre firms like HMC Capital and DigiCo surged on AI-related investment news. In contrast, energy and materials dragged due to falling oil prices and BHP’s decline. Looking ahead, investors are...

After disappointing economic growth figures, US stocks slumped in early trade, though falling long-term interest rates helped spark a late-session recovery. After hours, Microsoft shares surged on stronger-than-expected earnings, while Meta also gained following an earnings beat. In commodities, oil prices posted their sharpest monthly drop in four years, and industrial metals fell on signs of wea...

Aussie markets wrapped up April on a high, with the ASX 200 closing in on an eight-week peak after five consecutive days of gains. Fresh inflation data showed headline and underlying inflation easing, boosting hopes for a potential interest rate cut in May. Looking ahead, investors are eyeing key US inflation numbers and earnings from tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, plus local update...

Investor confidence continues to build, with Wall Street rising for a sixth consecutive session. Sherwin-Williams shares climbed after a strong first-quarter performance, while UPS fell as the company announced plans to cut 20,000 jobs this year. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo added to the positive sentiment, unveiling a share buyback program of up to $40 billion. In the bond market, US yields slipped to...

The market has extended the winning streak today for a fourth consecutive session.  Steve is solo to unpack this performance with the market going from strength to strength and reaching the best level in around 8 weeks.  Steve discusses the data that is expected tomorrow that could influence local rate cut discussions and looks at international markets with the US also expecting a busy w...

US stocks ended mixed overnight as investors look ahead to a busy week of company earnings. Interest rates eased as markets anticipated key inflation and growth figures due later in the week. Tech giant Nvidia slipped more than 2% after reports that Huawei is preparing to launch a competing chip. In Europe, stocks closed higher, led by gains in healthcare and banking sectors. Meanwhile, the US dol...

The market has lifted for a third straight day with the market cracking the 8000-point mark once again.  Steve is solo to unpack this encouraging performance and to look at the position of each of the sectors with 9 of them seeing gains, tech and energy being the standouts.  Steve discusses the stocks that saw both positive and negative reactions to the ongoing tariff conversations, the...