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US equity markets declined ahead of the latest inflation figures tonight AEST - Dow retreated for a fourth straight session, down -154-points or -0.35%. Nvidia Corp fell -2.69%, extending its two-day slide to over >5% after China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it was investigating the company over possible violations of the country’s antimonopoly law, opening an investigation in...

US equity markets retreated, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulling back from record closing highs set last Friday (6 December) - Dow fell -241-points or -0.54%, with International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (down 3.38%) and Travelers Companies (-3.53%) both down over >3%. Nvidia Corp fell -2.55% after China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it was investigating the company over pos...

The S&P500 and Nasdaq climbed to fresh record highs after closely watched employment data came in largely as expected, reinforcing investor confidence in the strength of the economy and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again later this month - Dow eased -123-points or -0.28% UnitedHealth Group Inc fell -5.07% to be the worst performer in the 30-stock index on Friday (6...

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In our fourth episode, Chris speaks with Murray Leahy, the Managing Director and Founder of MLG Oz. With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, Murray shares the journey behind MLG Oz’s growth, the challenges of leading in the mining sector, and his vision for the future of integrated mining services. As the Majority Shareholder and 2019 Business Person of the Year, Murray offers valu...

In our fifth episode, Chris speaks with Mike Lampron, the Chief Executive Officer of Mach7 Technologies. With over 20 years of experience in business and operational management within the Healthcare IT sector, Mike discusses his journey from private start-ups to leading established companies like IBM and GE. Previously the CEO of a National Teleradiology Company, Mike shares his expertise in drivi...

Benchmark US equity indices retreated from record highs ahead of the release of key employment figures tonight AEST - Dow fell -248-points or -0.55%. Unitedhealth Group Inc fell 5.21% after day after the CEO of the US’s largest health insurer, Brian Thompson, was murdered on the streets on New York in a seemingly targeted attack.

In our third episode of Executive Focus, Chris sits down with Dr Andrew Blattman, CEO and Managing Director of IPH. Andrew discusses his leadership journey since taking the helm at IPH in November 2017, including the strategic initiatives that have shaped the company’s growth in the intellectual property sector. With a background in agriculture and a PhD, Andrew reflects on how his diverse academi...

Technology stocks led a fresh rally on US equity markets, lifting all three (3) benchmark indices to fresh record highs - Dow rose +309-points or +0.69% to 45,014, the first close above the >45,000 level. Salesforce Inc jumped +10.99% following the release of the enterprise software company’s third quarter result after the close of the previous session that saw revenue top consensus expectations a...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged fresh intra-day and record closing highs - Dow eased -76-points or -0.17%, with Procter & Gamble Co (down -2.38%) the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Honeywell International Inc fell -1.3% after the industrial conglomerate cut its full-year outlook after signing a strategic agreement with Bombardier to supply advanced avionics, propulsion, and satellite communi...

US equity markets advanced to open the final month of the year on a positive footing, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging fresh intra-day and record closing highs - Dow fell -129-points or -0.29%, with Amgen Inc (down -1.69%), Honeywell International Inc (-1.28%, sliding further in after-hours trading after the company lowered its earnings and free cash flow guidance for 2024), JPMorgan Chase & Co...

In our second episode of Executive Focus, Chris sits down with Steven Kowal, CEO of Atturra. Steven shares insights into his leadership journey and how he has driven Atturra’s rapid growth since 2019, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. With extensive experience in executive management across IT software and services, Steven reflects on the challenges and opportunities he's faced...

Both the Dow and S&P500 set fresh record intra-day and closing highs in an abbreviated ‘Black Friday’ session, logging their best monthly performances of the year - Dow rose +189-points or +0.42% to 44,910.65, notching its 47th record close of the calendar year-to-date. Nvidia Corp rose +2.15% top be the leading Dow component. Walmart Inc rose +0.67% and touched its highest level (US$92.64) since...

US equity and bond markets were CLOSED overnight for the Thanksgiving holiday, while tonight AEST sees an abbreviated trading session.

Technology stocks led US equity markets lower ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday - Dow eased -138-points or -0.31%. Salesforce Inc fell -3.84%, while ‘Magnificent Seven’ members Amazon.com Inc (down -1.02%), Microsoft Corp (-1.17%) and Nvidia fell (-1.15%) all fell over >1%

Both the Dow and S&P 500 settled at fresh record closing highs as investors digested results from a host of retailers and awaited quarterly earnings from some technology companies after the closing bell - Dow added +124-points or +0.28% to 44,860.31, with Amazon.com Inc (up +3.18%) the leading performer in the stock index. 3M Co (+2.02%), Microsoft Corp (+2.2%) and Walmart Inc (+2.02%) all gained...

US equity markets advanced and bond yields retreated as investors digested President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, Key Square Capital Management founder Scott Bessent - Dow gained +440-points or +0.99% to 44,736.57, recording its 45th record closing high of the year. Recent Dow inclusion Sherwin-Williams Co was the leading performer in the 30-stoc index overnight, while Boei...

In our first episode, Chris speaks with Tim Fung, CEO of Airtasker. Tim shares the journey behind Airtasker’s rapid growth, the challenges of leading in the tech space, and his unique perspective on the future of work in Australia.

US equity markets advanced, underpinned by a fresh outperformance for industrial and small capitalisation names - Dow rose +426-points or +0.97% to a record closing high of 44,296.51. Boeing Co +4.10% was the leading Dow component on Friday (22 November). Nike Inc rose +3.06% Nvidia Corp -3.22% was the worst performer in the 30-stock index and one of just five (5) Dow components to settle in the r...

US equity markets advanced, with cyclical stocks leading the latest rally amid hopes of an accelerating broader economy and rotation out of technology stocks - Dow rose +462-points or +1.06% International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (up +3.63%) and Sherwin Williams Co (+3.14%) both gained over >3%. Nvidia Corp added +0.53% to US$146.67 after a volatile session, paring an earlier rally of as much...

US equity markets mixed as investors eyed third-quarter results from chip giant Nvidia Corp after the closing bell and monitored geopolitical tensions with Russia - Dow rose +140-points or +0.32%, snapping a four session losing streak. Unitedhealth Group Inc rallied +4.07% to be the leading performer in the 30-stock index, while Amgen Inc (+2.83%) and International Business Machines (IBM) Corp (+2...

US equity markets advanced, shrugging off concerns of mounting geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia - Dow eased -121-points or -0.28%. Unitedhealth Group Inc (down 2.15%) was the worst performer in the 30-stock index. Nvidia Corp rallied +4.89% ahead of the release of the chipmaker’s third quarter result after the close of tonight’s AEST session.

In this episode of The Fundamentals Series, host Chris Titley sits down with Andrew Smith, Portfolio Manager at Perennial Value Management, to dive deep into the world of investment management. With a wealth of experience in managing portfolios across various asset classes, Andrew shares his insights on navigating volatile markets, his approach to stock selection, and the principles that guide suc...

US equity markets advanced after logging their worst weekly performance since early September last week - Dow slipped -55-points or -0.13%. Nike Inc (down -2.31%) was the worst performer in the Dow overnight amid concerns that overall athletic apparel trends softened further in October. Walt Disney Co fell -1.34%, snapping a nine-session winning streak. Nvidia Corp fell -1.29%, with after The Info...

• Large-cap technology stocks weighed heavily on US equity markets on Friday (15 November) - Dow fell -305-points or -0.70%. Amazon.com Inc (down -4.19%) and Amgen Inc (-4.16%) both fell over >4%, while Nvidia Corp lost -3.26%. Walt Disney Co rallied +5.46% after the entertainment giant reported strong fourth quarter earnings accompanied by an upbeat outlook.