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The banks soared – CBA clocking another fresh record, as US markets remained closed for the labour day weekend. Coles, Woolworths and Wesfarmers all traded ex-dividend dragging on the index. This ahead of tomorrow’s much anticipated GDP figures. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with VanEck Australia, Deputy Head of Investments, Jamie Hannah.

The ASX neared record territory following a banking rally – which saw the Commonwealth set a record of its own. CBA’s stock now trading above 141 dollars. The miners meanwhile retreated on a weaker iron ore price. For more on what’s driving that – plus what to expect from this week’s GDP data, Rhayna Bosch speaks with K2 Asset Management Managing Director George Boubouras.

Markets closed higher for the day, the week and the month as corporate reporting season wraps up. TPG announced 120 job cuts as Australia posted reported an easing in annual losses. For more Rena Sarumpaet spoke with CEO Paul Graham… Plus retail sales, US GDP and the dollar gains. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Morgans client adviser Dianne Colledge for all that and more.

The ASX fell following a weak global lead – as AI giant Nvidia reported in the US. Locally, Qantas and Wesfarmers presented their full year financials, ahead of tonight’s US GDP figures. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with Barrenjoey Chief Macro Strategist Damien Boey.

Some of Australia’s biggest companies step up to report, including Woolworths and Fortescue. It comes ahead of a big night in the US where the world’s second largest company will unveil its results. Plus – inflation comes in lower, but not as low as expect. For more on what it all means Rhayna Bosch speaks with eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert

As we move into the final week of reporting season - Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Coles CEO Leah Weckert and BHP CFO Vandita Pant about their corporate reports. Plus – what to expect from tomorrow’s inflation report. For more, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Wavestone Capital director Catherine Allfrey.

Private health insurer NIB Holdings released results for the year to June 2024. And shareholders showed they wanted much better numbers - sending the stock down a whopping 17%. NIB saw a 77% jump in underlying operating profit to $257.5 million, with revenue up 9.3% to $3.3 billion. Rena Sarumpaet spaks to outgoing Chief Executive Mark Fitzgibbon about the result.

The ASX ended the day flat as traders look to an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for clues on the next move in US interest rates. Plus – Poultry supplier Inghams plunges on its results. For more on today’s market drivers, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Isaac Poole, Chief Investment Officer at Ascalon Capital.

The Australian sharemarket clocked its 10th straight session of gains – as major companies, including Medibank report. For more, Rhayna Bosch spoke with Henry Jennings, Senior Markets Analyst at Marcus Today.

Another huge day of corporate results – among those reporting is Australia’s biggest general insurer, IAG. The company is flagging still-high premiums and growing costs as inflation persists. For more on the day’s big market movers, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Jun Bei Liu, Lead Portfolio Manager at Tribeca Investment Partners.

The Reserve Bank says it was a close call not to raise interest rates at its August meeting as the ASX crosses back over the 8000 mark for the first time since this month’s global sell off. Plus reporting season continues – for more Rhayna Bosch spoke with nabtrade's Gemma Dale.

The ASX finished the week strongly as reporting season reaches the half way point. Among today’s headliners, business banking giant NAB and Real estate website Domain. Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino about its result. Plus, RBA governor Michelle Bullock fronts senate – for more, Rhayna Bosch speaks to Kate Harahan, Private Client Adviser at Sequoia Wealth Management.

Another big day for corporate reports in Australia – among those headlining, Telstra and hearing implant supplier Cochlear. Rena Sarumpaet speaks with its CEO Dig Howitt about the results. Plus what the latest data says about Australia’s economy – and what’s causing the miners to slide. For more, Rhayna Bosch speaks to MPC markets head of trading Jonathan Tacadena.

Consumer discretionary stocks start the week well as profit results roll in, as Rena Sarumpaet discusses with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan. Plus the latest wage index lifts alongside consumer sentiment. And Rhayna Bosch speaks to Shaw and Partners Wealth Manager Adam Shaw as Temple and Webster take centre stage and CSL falls.

JB Hi-Fi is flying high – the company posting a full-year profits result which surprised to the upside – sending its shares to record heights. It comes ahead of a big week for data, with new jobs numbers ahead and the latest US inflation update.

Reporting season heats up with the likes of QBE Insurance, Nick Scali, News Corp and REA Group at the forefront. For more on that, Rena Sarumpaet spoke with REA Group CEO Owen Wilson. Plus, Rhayna Bosch speaks with analyst Grady Wulff about what is driving a late equity markets recovery.

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce makes headlines as his final pay gets slashed… plus reporting season hits full swing – with Transurban, AMP and Mirvac group among the major names to report. Rhayna Bosch talks to Elizabeth Tian, Equity Derivatives Director at Citi.

The ASX 200 experiences its worst single day sell off in more than four years, as other global markets plunge. That’s as new signs point to a hard landing for the US economy, following weaker than expected jobs data. Rhayna Bosch speaks to Raymond Chan, Market analyst from Morgans Financial Ltd

Medical device maker Resmed reports its earnings and signals potential partnerships with big tech. Rhayna Bosch talks to ResMed CEO Mick Farrell. Meanwhile – global share markets come crashing down – and Mahjabeen Zaman, the head of FX Researxch at ANZ Babnk says the ASX200 is clocking its WORST single trading day in 16 months.

A rate cut discussion in the US overnight has sent global markets on a rally – the ASX clocking its second record in as many days. But what are economists expecting here? Plus, what to expect from corporates as they fall under the reporting season spotlight.

The Australian share market hit a new record as rates fears ease - in response to the latest inflation read. Plus, June retail figures drop as reporting season gets underway here in Australia. For analysis, Rhayna Bosch spoke with chief economist at AMP Shane Oliver and Ord Minnett investment adviser Francesco De Stradis.

The ASX suffers a loss – as BHP snaps up a massive copper deal. This comes just one day out from reporting season– and the latest inflation data. What does it all mean for the markets? Rhayna Bosch asks Scott Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for The Motley Fool.

Inflation angst fails to stop share market momentum– ahead of the quarterly CPI update. Investors now looking to key central bank meetings overseas in the lead up to Australia’s own rates decision – next week. Rhayna Bosch talks to David Berthon-Jones, Joint Chief Investment Officer of Aequitas Investment Partners.

The ASX 200 regains lost ground in a mining fuelled recovery as key commodity prices lift. Rhayna Bosch speaks to Yu Li - Deputy Portfolio Manager at Blackmore Capital. Plus the journalists strike, what it means for investors and the latest US economic update.

Asian markets come tumbling down as US tech stocks undergo a major correction. Global economic factors are also playing a role and keeping the pressure on the Aussie dollar. Rhayna Bosch speaks to Chris Weston – Head of Research at Pepperstone.