CommSec Market Update

Laura is back to tell us which markets performed best this week and Chief economist Craig James looks at what market moving events are scheduled for next week. The Aussie sharemarket extended its winning streak to a 5th session, lifting by over 1% with AGL the big winner of the day lifting 10 percent. Looking ahead, Central banks and the topic of interest rates are expected to dominate market proc...

Tom and Ryan look to Europe this morning where the European Central Bank has hiked interest rates. Meanwhile Wall Street continues to build on earlier improvements. Plus Ryan looks into commodities prices and Tom looks at some key home builders in the U.S as well as the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067...

Laura is once again joined by Chief Economist, Craig James for today’s market close update. The Australian sharemarket took a strong employment result in its stride today with the market closing in the green, along with 7 of the 11 sectors. The health care sector fell for the second day in a row and IAG was the best performer today. Finally, a big night of data ahead in the US and Europe. The cont...

Wall Street stocks end mixed after U.S Federal Reserve signals more rate hikes. Tom looks into some key health stocks, Ryan looks at some data out of China and the team look at Australia’s latest unemployment report. Plus 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 inf...

Chief economist Craig James is back with Laura for tonight’s closing update. The market closed higher today, thanks to the success of mining companies. 6 of the 11 sectors finished in the green today, with the healthcare sector falling the most due to CSL falling almost 7%. Consumer confidence hit a 3 year low and job vacancies were down for May. Finally, the US federal reserve meets tonight for a...

Tom and Ryan discuss the latest moderation in U.S inflation that helped push stocks higher overnight. Meanwhile Iron Ore prices jump on the back of a Chinese rate cut. The U.K has hit record employment numbers. Plus this morning’s commodities and AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. Th...

Laura is joined by CommSec’s chief economist Craig James for this evenings closing update. It was a pleasant start to the short week with the market finishing in the green, along with 8 of the 11 sectors. Paladin energy was a stand out as the top performer on the ASX today but the same can’t be said for Domino’s, who are shutting up shop in various markets across the globe. Looking ahead, inflatio...

Wall Street hits 13 month high in anticipation of a pause of interest rates. Meanwhile important inflation data to be released tonight for U.S markets. Back in Australia shares expected to open higher despite declines in commodity prices. Plus this mornings AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL...

Stevie and Laura are back to finish off what was a rollercoaster week for the market. The Aussie market pushed higher for the first time since Monday, with the ASX200 lifting 22.8pts, yet it was still not enough to see the week off on a high. Nickel Industries were the big winners of the day ending on a 13 percent increase, while Lovisa continues to plummet.  Despite the ASX being closed on Monday...

Tom is joined by Ryan ahead of the long weekend to discuss how a moderating economy impacted US stocks overnight, the reaction by European investors as a “mild” recession is entered, and something to smile about for Carvana stockholders.  They pre-empt some important news from China, the bigger picture around Iron Ore, and discuss what could be ahead for today with the ASX 200 set to kick off with...

Stevie and Laura are back for your Thursday evening update. The market is down for a third straight session, along with 6 of the 11 sectors. Retailers, real estate and tech stocks were hit the hardest. Silverlake declined after flagging its mine in Canada will be out of action for longer following forest fires and Air New Zealand lifted after boosting earnings guidance The content in this podcast...

Tom is joined by chief economist Craig (off the reserve bench) this morning following a lower finish for US stocks.  They discuss an unexpected rate hike from Bank of Canada taking that rate to a 22-year high and unpack the possibility of further rate hikes in Australia.  A US central bank rate hike could be imminent, inflation figures are discussed, and they look at what to expect in the day ahea...

Join Stevie and Laura for the market close update! The market was ever so slightly down today, along with 7 of the 11 sectors. This comes a day after the RBA’s 12th interest rate hike in just over a year. Surgical company Polynovo lifted most after announcing record sales in May. Retailer Adairs hit a 5 year low today and Viva Energy facing major losses following an accident. The content in this p...

A handful of golf stocks are up following the merger of rivals LIV Golf and PGA. Meanwhile financials lead U.S share market gains. In Australia shares are expected to rebound ahead of GDP release. Plus this mornings commodities and 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...

Stevie and Laura are back with your market closing update. The market closed in the red for the first time this month, along with 10 of the 11 sectors. The RBA announced another interest rate increase today, the 12th in the past year which lead to an anxious market. Sigma healthcare rose after winning a contract with Chemist Warehouse. Finally, Apple’s shares briefly hit a record high before finis...

Tom and Ryan look to the U.S where stocks fade as signs of moderating economic growth wade on sentiment. In Australia shares are expected to fall ahead of today's RBA meeting. Plus this mornings commodities and 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 acc...

It’s the start of another week, which means Laura and Stevie are back with the closing market update. The market has closed up for the third straight session, along with 9 of the 11 sectors. Energy company AGL shares were unchanged after being hit with a class action lawsuit and Apple will unveil its new products tonight which could impact its share price. Elders was up slightly after the CEO push...

U.S markets surge off the back of strong May employment data. Meanwhile the U.S avoids a debt default with the debt ceiling resolved. And ASX energy stocks in focus today as OPEC cuts oil production. 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 object...

The market has closed in the green for a second straight day. 6 of the 11 sectors finished higher. The Fair Work Commission announced a 5.75% to minimum and award wages today which impacted the market in the morning. Paladin was among the top performers again today and once again, retailer Lovisa was amongst the worst performers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in...

U.S stocks advance off the back of debt ceiling progress with tech stocks leading the way. A softer U.S dollar points to improvements for mining and energy stocks today. And in the local markets we’re looking forward to a strong start today.  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’s the start of another month and Stevie and Laura are here for your closing market update! The market took a turn and closed in the green today, along with 8 of the 11 sectors. Flower company Lynch Group lifted after raising earnings expectations due to strong demand and Imugene fell 9% despite dosing its first patient with its cancer treatment during clinical trials. Ahead, the Annual Wage Rev...

Tom and Ryan examine U.S debt ceiling negotiations where Wall Street is retreating in response. Meanwhile tech shares continues performing strongly. In Australia the market took a hit off the back of higher than expected inflation numbers and weaker economic figures out of China. Plus Ryan looks into strong home price gains in May. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed...

Laura and Stevie are back with your Wednesday evening update and it's a big one! It was a bad end to the month with the market closing significantly down. Almost all sectors fell today with tech being the only one to rise ever so slightly. The inflation update today was higher than expected and over the month of May that market fell 3%. AI stocks continue to rally with Brainchip and Appen among th...

Tom and Ryan look to the U.S where markets remain pensive as some Republicans resist the debt ceiling deal. Meanwhile energy stocks are amongst the worst performers in Europe ahead of an OPEC meeting this weekend. Plus the latest commodities and AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. Th...

Stevie and Laura a back on this Tuesday evening for your market close update. Yesterday’s gains didn’t last long with the market closing in the red today in a cautious session ahead of key inflation data due tomorrow. Communication services performed best, this was boosted by a lift in Telstra shares and Paladin Energy fell most on speculation that it’s mine in Namibia may be nationalised. Lastly,...