CommSec Market Update

US key earnings results and market moving data are expected this evening, Craig and Stevie discuss what investors should be watching and the impact that this could have on the market.  While performance has been mixed today, they unpack each of the sectors looking at the big winners and losers, give an update on interest rate expectations, and what to expect in the days ahead. The content in this...

Amidst a bustling week of corporate updates, Wall Street sees incremental gains, pushed by Tesla's remarkable overnight surge of 15%. The Dow Jones edging slightly upward and NASDAQ following suit, while retail spending data and promising earnings reports fuel investor optimism. Despite ongoing pullbacks, market sentiment remains buoyant with the majority of US companies surpassing expectations. A...

The nasty falls of last Friday have seen some recovery following US performance over the weekend.  Laura and Stevie unpack this US performance and the inflation data that drove those moves.  They look to local markets where the majority of the sectors are in the green, talk through some of the big movers, and what to expect for the week ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and...

Aussie shares are anticipated to make a comeback after Friday's turmoil according to Ryan and Craig, buoyed by Wall Street's stellar performance, which marked its best week since November. The investment in AI and cloud computing seems to be paying off with gains from Microsoft, Amazon and Nividia, albeit Apple experienced a decline. The US central bank is due to meet again, with analysts expectin...

Despite the public holiday yesterday and school holidays which would usually result in a quiet week the market was anything but quiet.  Laura and Stevie unpack the declines on a day that has seen movement amid interest rate conversations, the US data that also played a part, and look at some of the big movers – one in particular playing a huge part in the losses of today. The content in this podca...

Join Ryan and Craig as they dissect the market implications of BHP's bold bid to take over Anglo American, with a keen eye on the copper market. Stagflation is on the minds of analysts as inflationary pressures persist, while the facebook parent company Meta stumbles in revenue, alongside IBM and Caterpillar's. AstraZeneca however made an ascent, while Alphabet rockets skyward with a breathtaking...

The market ran out of steam today as trepidation prevailed following quarterly inflation data.  Laura and Stevie discuss the impact that this data had on the local market and what this could mean for interest rate decisions.  They unpack each of the sectors, look at the company updates that shifted stocks today, and what to expect for the remainder of the week. The content in this podcast is prepa...

Join hosts Ryan and Tom as they unpack Wall Street's overnight climb and the expected lift the Aussie market could see as earning's from S&P500 companies are made public. All eyes though are on the consumer price index with projections indicating a 3.8% underlying rate of inflation,  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limit...

US markets lifted last night and the Aussie market has followed suit as it continues to bounce back from the tumble of last week.  Laura and Stevie again reflect on the role that interest rate discussions continue to play, discuss the quarterly inflation data that we can expect out this week and the impact that could have on the market, and discuss the negative market sentiment despite many of the...

Join Ryan and Tom as they anticipate an eventful week ahead in the markets, featuring earnings reports from 180 S&P 500 companies and crucial inflation data. Tesla's downward trend persists, reaching a 15-month low, while momentum builds following Friday's significant sell-off. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN...

Last Friday we hit a 2-month low on the market, Laura and Craig unpack how the market has shifted since that session in light of the ongoing geopolitical conflict and continuing discussions around interest rates.  They look at the individual stocks that have made moves today and look at what could be on the slate in the day ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed i...

Geopolitical tensions are front of mind for many investors at the moment as they played a part in driving Aussie stocks lower over the weekend.  Tom and Ryan reflect on the strength of the past two quarters and investigate this tumultuous period on the market alongside the headlines to see if there could be more to it.  They look at data that could shift the market in the coming week, the relation...

The gains of yesterday have been wiped out today.  Laura and Stevie reflect on a nasty session for a market that has only seen one improvement in the past eight days.  The conflict in the Middle East is playing a part in these declines, as are inflation and interest rate discussions.  They reflect on a tumultuous week that has resulted in all sectors declining and pre-empt what could be on the car...

The stock and interest rate dynamic is in focus once again following manufacturing data released overnight.  Tom and Craig unpack international market performance analysing the overall trend of cautiousness, discuss the earnings data released by Netflix which saw subscriber numbers skyrocket, and look at what could be on the cards for the Aussie market today. The content in this podcast is prepare...

The losing streak has come to an end today despite falling US markets, Laura and Stevie unpack this shift which may have been influenced by jobs data released today. Most of the sectors are in the green and so they look at these gains, check out some of the big movers and look at what is coming before the weeks end. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by...

Tom and Craig join you this morning to unpack a market that investors are struggling to feel confident within.  Concern around interest rates has seen international markets remain flat or decline overnight.  Tom and Craig discuss the Beige Book in relation to this, look at some of the winners and losers on the market overnight, and preempt what to expect locally today. The content in this podcast...

The Aussie market has remained flat following the significant tumble of the past few days.  Laura and Stevie unpack this directionless session with rate cut discussions still in focus - albeit bringing no new surprises to the table.  They look at the best and worst performers across the sectors, the companies that paid dividends today, and what is to come in the day ahead. The content in this podc...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell dropped hints about delaying rate cuts, possibly causing Aussie shares to dip, but the market stayed relatively calm. The question now is - will it stay that way? United Health scored big with revenue just shy of a billion, while Johnson & Johnson stumbled a bit. Tesla's still feeling the squeeze thanks to company-wide layoffs, and in Europe, they're eyeing rate cuts fo...

The Aussie market has continued to drop today making for one of the worst days this year.  Laura and Stevie unpack this two month low looking at what has driven the decline, with US and China data leading the charge.  All sectors are down, more dividends are paid out, and they look at the upcoming data that could move markets. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Au...

Despite expectations, retail spending surged in March, particularly among lower income earners, defying projections according to Tom and Ryan. The S&P500 experienced a significant overnight fluctuation, initially rising close to a percent before ultimately falling by 1.2%, signalling unpredictable market behavior. Today, Chinese production data is set to be released, with investors nervous as...

The market continued the three-day decline today following what has been months of gains.  Laura and Stevie unpack the drivers that have knocked the market and sent 9 of the 11 sectors into the red.  Tensions in the Middle East and US bank data are discussed, and The Star Casino is back in the headlines.  Laura and Stevie also look at the upcoming market movers in the days ahead, and the dividend...

  The spectre of instability in the Middle East loomed large over the weekend, with analysts pointing to it as one of the primary factors affecting market sentiment. Adding to the economic uncertainty, interest rates dipped and bonds followed suit, reflecting investors' cautious outlook. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limit...

Friday finishes with a modest improvement from last week.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the past few days which were fuelled by conversations around inflation and rate cuts, look at why the majority of the sectors are falling, and unpack the winners and losers.  US earnings data could impact the days ahead, and they look at the most important thing to watch locally next week. The content in this po...

Despite initial predictions of a downturn, the Aussie market defied expectations, avoiding a significant fall. Tech-related stocks regained strength following the release of producer data, and bond traders are strategically positioning themselves for the likelihood of interest rates remaining elevated.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth...

Stevie and Laura let out a sigh of relief with the Aussie market closing better than expected following hair-raising inflation data out of the US that left many investors spooked. However, hopes for a June rate cut have been completely quashed, sitting at a mere 16% chance. In the Australian market three sectors saw gains, while interest rate-sensitive sectors like property and technology declined...