CommSec Market Update

Tech shares slide overnight in a luke warm response to Apple’s iPhone launch. Ryan and Tom preview US inflation data. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. 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 account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Co...

It was another day of gains, albeit small ones. 6 of the 11 sectors were up, materials and health care were up and energy had the largest losses. Looking ahead, how will the U.S. market react to Apple’s new product launch overnight? 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...

Tom and Ryan look at technology stocks which led a recovery for Wall Street overnight, including Apple shares which firmed ahead of a key product launch. Meanwhile Tesla shares surged on the back of a broker upgrade. They preview a likely flat start for local shares Tuesday. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia...

It’s looking to be a positive start to the week, with the market up by almost half a percent. It has been a tough start to the month despite the wins today, with the market down roughly 1.6% in only 7 sessions. Financial and Material were up today and it's going to be a big week ahead with a lot to look out for, both locally and internationally. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved an...

Wall street ended a volatile week with modest gains.  Ryan and Tom discuss this in more detail, including looking at the relief that has come from Chinese inflation moderating over the past month.  A big week is also ahead for market outcomes with Tom and Ryan both revealing their ‘must watch’ event to look out for. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by...

Today marked the fourth consecutive day of decline, erasing the previous week's progress. The energy sector was the sole gainer this week, while Qantas shares continued to decline. The upcoming week promises to be eventful, with China set to announce inflation figures over the weekend, and Australian job data scheduled for release next Tuesday.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved a...

Technology shares were in focus this morning as China broadened the ban on the iPhone.  Tom and Ryan unpack the impact of this on the market, review commodity prices, and discuss the solid US economic data that continues to fuel rate jitters. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The informa...

It was a third straight day of losses, with the market expected to have its worst day in 3 weeks. As expected our market’s biggest stock, BHP had a difficult day after trading ex dividend. All 11 sectors are expected to fall today and Philip Lowe gave his last speech in his role as governor of the RBA. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth S...

Wall Street slid overnight as economic data stokes inflation and interest rate worries. Meanwhile oil prices have hit fresh nine month highs. Tom and Ryan preview RBA Governor Phillip Lowe's final speech. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The...

The Aussie market didn’t have a great session today. Energy was the only sector to lift, while banks and miners weighed most. Higher oil prices and concerns about China were a big weight on markets today. Can and bottle maker, Orora was under the most pressure after raising money to buy a French bottle maker company. Tomorrow, keep an eye on BHP which will be trading ex-dividend – the cut off for...

Wall Street slips as bond yields rise with oil prices boosting the energy sector. Meanwhile OPEC extends crude production cuts until December. Ryan and Tom assess todays economic growth data for Australia. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA governor Phillip Lowe held interest rates today, in what was his last policy meeting before he steps down. Sectors were mixed with health care finishing the highest. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has brought his retirement forward, finishing up this week and Westpac was down after ASIC looked into ignored hardship requests. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia...

Tom and Ryan head to Europe first this morning where shares were flat with U.S markets closed for labour day. Meanwhile European mini shares have been supported by Beijing stimulus. They preview the Reserve Bank interest rate decision today. Plus this mornings commodities and AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN...

The market was up today, largely thanks to the materials and energy sectors. It was another troubling day for Qantas today, hitting an 11 month low. Lithium miner Liontown was on top today after an update about a potential takeover. The U.S. and Canadian markets will be closed tonight for a public holiday but a busy day locally tomorrow with the rate decision out. The content in this podcast is pr...

To the U.S first as always this morning where Wall Street has survived a key jobs report. Meanwhile Aussie stocks are set to build on last weeks improvements. Tom and Ryan discuss the key risk events of the upcoming week. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 A...

The market has started off the month lower, finishing down around 0.4%. Only 3 sectors managed to lift, with energy up on top. Qantas had another troubling day as they face hefty fines and mining company Fortescue was down after a third executive resigned in just one week. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 2...

Starting in the U.S this morning where Wall Street ended mixed after inline inflation data. Meanwhile global share markets have ended August lower. The team looks into cannabis stock results overnight. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The info...

The last day of the month saw the market have it’s fourth straight day of gains, however it gained only 0.10%. 8 of the 11 sectors were up, with telcos back in the green and energy having the biggest losses. Harvey Norman rose despite a decrease in profits and Qantas faces some turbulence. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Lim...

Wall Street ends higher overnight as weaker economic data fuels rate pause bets. Ryan and Tom assess European and Aussie inflation data as well as another potential major Chinese property default. Ryan looks locally with Harvey Norman shares in focus ahead of todays earning results. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Au...

The wins continue with the market gaining 1.2% and narrowing August’s losses. The only sector to truly decline was the telcos, all other sectors gained or remained flat. Clothing retailer City Chic were down after disappointing results and candle retailer Dusk also fell heavily due to results. Coming up, the last of the profit reporting season. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and...

To the U.S first this morning where shares ended sharply higher with job data feeling rate optimism. Ryan and Tom assess China’s latest stimulus measures. Ryan previews Aussie inflation data due today. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The info...

It was another day of wins for the ASX200 with the market closing in the green. 8 of the 11 sectors finished higher with materials on top and energy closing the lowest.  Tassie whiskey producers Lark Distillery were up despite negative profit results and Star Entertainment were up after returning to profitability.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by C...

To the U.S first this morning where Wall Street ended higher as investors await inflation and jobs data. Meanwhile Ryan and Tom discuss Chinas latest attempts to boost its struggling economy. They look ahead to Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Bullock’s speech. Plus this mornings commodities and AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securit...

It was a positive start to the week with the market gaining almost 45 points. 10 of the 11 sectors finished up, with tech being the only one to decline. Health care was on top thanks to a lift in its biggest stock, CSL. EVT Limited, the owner of IMAX and event cinemas has made comeback thanks to big hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer, doubling its profits. Mining company Fortescue was down after som...

U.S and European stock markets push higher in response to measured words from Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole. Meanwhile futures point to an improvement for the ASX 200 at the start of trade on Monday. Tom and Ryan preview some of the big hurdles in the coming week. Plus this mornings commodities.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securit...