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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 Aussie and Global markets.  The ASX expected to fall as the Reserve Bank's inflation problem rattles nerves.  Nvidia shares appear to be cooling off the back of their record peaks. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Austr...

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 may be the next thing to move the needle, and they look at the upcoming economic factors which could also impact the market in the week ahead.  Each of the sectors is looked at in detail with most in the green, Guzman y Gomez is back in focus, and they...

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 poised to open higher.  The S&P 500 briefly topped 5,500 points before losing some traction.  European markets had a better tone, with central banks making interest rate decisions. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in A...

The market has remained relatively flat today following a day of closed US markets.  Laura and Stevie unpack this performance which saw mixed results across the sectors and discuss why a lack of international economic data likely had a part to play.  The biggest listing on the share market in three years also went public today in the form of Guzman y Gomez, they discuss this launch and also look a...

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 England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, but core inflation remains high at 3.5%, with services inflation near 6%. Political uncertainty weighed on European markets, with the French market particularly affected by fiscal concern...

Following a day of significant improvements yesterday the market has today paused for breath.  Laura and Stevie discuss the part that yesterday’s RBA meeting could be playing in the stall of today, and discuss the company that is now 23 times larger than Australia’s biggest company.  The best and worst performing sectors are looked at as well as the standout stocks, and they look to the days ahead...

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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 outcomes of the latest RBA meeting where a neutral stance was taken.  Consumer confidence is considered, they discuss the one stock that weighed on the sectors, and look at the standout stocks for the day. The content in this podcast is prepared, approve...

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%. Meanwhile, European markets saw modest gains amid political uncertainty in France, where fiscal concerns are impacting bond yields. Australian shares are set to rise, awaiting the Reserve Bank's policy decision amid fluctuating commodity prices and a stable...

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 down it's decision tomorrow.  The expectation being that there will be no change in the cash rate.  Paladin Energy stocks continue to see losses, while Tabcorp's stocks rose. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australi...

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 the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Apple surged to a record high, buoyed by its AI integration plans while in contrast, European markets struggled, especially in France, due to political instability. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to start th...

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.  The consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors performed well, while tech and mining sectors struggled.  Notable stock movements included Tapcorp, Boss Energy, Paladin Energy, and Deterra Royalties. The content in this podcast is prepared, appro...

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. Lower inflation, indicated by flat consumer prices and declining producer prices, provided relief. However, industrial shares lagged due to economic slowdown concerns. In Europe, political instability and auto sector worries led to market declines, part...

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 they discuss the busy 24 hours that has been, including the latest US inflation rate report, the surprise from the US Federal Reserve's rate cut decision, the performance of companies such as ASX, Bubbs Australia, and A2 Milk and the latest strategi...

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 up, while the Dow Jones lagged slightly. Inflation data showed minimal monthly increases, the slowest since August 2021, suggesting progress in controlling inflation. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but hinted at fewer rate cuts in 2024...

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 tonight.  Why did consumer confidence just hit its lowest level all year?  Judo Capital Holdings saw gains after the ASX quarterly rebalance placed it in the top 200. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Co...

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 speculation about potential Fed rate cuts. Tech stocks, particularly Apple, saw gains amid new AI features while in Europe, political uncertainties led to notable market declines, especially in banking stocks. Commodity prices, including metals and o...

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 unpack the Australian stock market's rough start to the week, with the ASX 200 down by close to 1.5%.  Gold Miners took the biggest hits with declines close to 5.5%, the worst session for Gold Miners as a group since late September, 2022. The content in...

US investors remain cautious as they await critical inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, which are anticipated to remain unchanged this week. Last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US jobs report highlighted the resilience of the labor market, raising doubts about potential rate cuts in September. Major US stock indices saw modest gains, meanwhile political uncertainties...

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 hover near record highs and look at the part that international interest rate cuts played in this shift higher.  Company news has been light today but energy stocks have seen some significant moves which they discuss, they look at the best and worst perfo...

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.  Wall Street takes a breather ahead of key jobs numbers and Aussie shares expected to open higher to end the week.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 2...

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 international rate cuts lift the mood for investors - a move which could spark discussions around local interest rate cuts.  All sectors were higher today, they discuss the stocks that saw the most significant gains or losses and address the upcoming economic d...

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 continued its AI driven run.  Aussie shares are poised to rise, as the Bank of Canada bolsters hopes for global rate cuts. And it's that time of the year where our performance reviews are being submitted so Tom and Ryan are asking you if you've enjoyed t...

The market saw a drop yesterday but today recouped those losses.  Laura and Stevie unpack how data that differed from what analysts were expecting played a part in this shift and how this data could impact the next RBA meeting.  Interest rates are back in discussion, each of the sectors are looked at as mining and technology stocks continue to take a hit, and they talk through the company news tha...

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 commodity prices. As the 5th of June unfolds, they delve into the implications of the Jolt Survey results, revealing the lowest level of US job openings in over three years, and what this means for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. In Eu...