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Wall Street struggles to advance as investors face information overload. Technology stocks decline on mixed earnings results, while strong economic data pushes interest rates higher. Meanwhile, markets remain cautious ahead of Meta and Microsoft earnings. In the UK, the largest tax hike since 1993 is imminent. Gold reaches a record high ahead of the U.S. election, and oil prices rise due to a drawdown in U.S. stockpiles. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to slip, closing a down month for the ASX 200. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The anticipated barrage of key events that Laura and Stevie have been mentioning in recent episodes has begun taking place today.  They unpack the impact on local markets which ended a three-day winning streak fuelled by the latest inflation data and US earnings data from some major companies.  They talk through the sectors which mostly saw declines, the stocks that caught their eye with Woolworths seeing some attention, and look at what to expect in the days ahead with further market moving events set to take place. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech stocks are driving market gains, with stocks rising in anticipation of $12 trillion in earnings reports. Alphabet is set to release its earnings, and strong results will be crucial to ease investor concerns. In the housing sector, major names like D.R. Horton and Home Depot have weighed on the homebuilders' index, with Home Depot as the Dow Jones's worst performer. Meanwhile, U.S. labour market conditions are easing, with job openings at a three-and-a-half-year low. In Australia, a muted start to trading is expected ahead of key inflation data. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market has climbed slightly higher today following several sessions of modest moves.  Laura and Stevie start the day by diving into oil prices amid conflicts in the Middle East and discuss some acquisition news with a deal worth around 1 billion dollars taking place today.  They look at how this impacted the involved parties share prices, discuss the stand out stocks that caught their attention, and in what promises to be a big week they look at the key market moving events yet to come. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street starts the week strong, gearing up for the busiest week of U.S. earnings. Oil prices plunge 6% on a reduced risk of broader conflict in the Middle East, and financial stocks gain as U.S. Treasury yields reach a three-month high. Meanwhile, Alphabet shares are in focus ahead of earnings results, while transport stocks benefit from lower crude oil prices. Closer to home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday, tracking U.S. trends, while the Aussie dollar weakens on the strength of the U.S. dollar. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market has barely budged today following the falls of last week as a number of key events sit on the horizon.  Laura and Stevie unpack these upcoming events and the likely impact on the market, look at the performance of the sectors with utilities and property seeing a hit, and the performance of individual stocks with Paladin and other uranium stocks seeing some losses. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street closed last week with a mixed performance as investors monitor the upcoming U.S. election's impact on market conditions. Bank stocks surrendered recent leadership on disappointing earnings, while interest rates continued to rise. Meanwhile, oil prices surged due to ongoing Middle East tensions. Locally, ASX 200 futures indicate a flat start, with Australian investors eyeing key inflation data due on Wednesday. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie share market closed the week on a modest gain, despite significant fluctuations earlier. The ASX 200 remains down about 0.9% over the past five days, marking the end of a two-week winning streak. Major highlights included WiseTech’s 13% rise after its CEO announced he would be stepping down into a consulting role following media scrutiny. Other notable performers were Qantas, buoyed by strong demand and staff bonuses, and HMC Capital, which raised funds for a large data centre acquisition. Next week’s action-packed calendar features key earnings from major U.S. tech firms, Australian quarterly inflation data, and central bank meetings, setting the stage for potential global market shifts.   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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessar

Wall Street saw its first improvement of the week on Thursday, despite the Dow Jones heading for its fourth consecutive decline. In company news, Tesla has delivered a better-than-expected quarter with an upbeat 2025 outlook, while UPS shares jumped after reporting their first profit growth in nearly two years. Meanwhile, U.S. bond yields slipped from a three-month high. Closer to home, Australia is expected to have a muted start to trade as iron ore prices dip on mixed supply data. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 experienced minimal movement today, with small sector gains offset by losses, ending the day down by about 0.1%. Tech stocks were among the worst performers, with WiseTech wiping out a gigantic chunk of its market value amid a scandal involving its CEO. The mining sector also struggled, with Fortescue Metals reporting rising costs despite record shipments. On a positive note, Telix Pharmaceuticals secured FDA approval for a new cancer drug, boosting its stock by 1.7%. Meanwhile, Tesla surged 12% in after-hours trading following better-than-expected earnings results. Looking ahead, key global PMI data and Qantas' AGM amid protests are set to drive attention   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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional

Investor caution continues to take shape ahead of the US election, while U.S. Treasury yields have fallen for a third straight day as bets on a Fed rate cut wane. In company news, Apple shares dropped after iPhone production cuts, and Coca-Cola shares declined despite better-than-expected earnings reports. Meanwhile, McDonald’s has pulled a popular burger from its menu due to an E. coli outbreak. Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada has slashed interest rates. Oil has slipped 1% following a large build in U.S. crude inventories and futures are pointing to a significant loss for the ASX 200 at the start of Thursday's trading. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor

The market raised slightly today following the tumbles that we saw yesterday.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this ‘shocker’ of a performance and the pause for thought that we saw today.  The height of gold prices has the commodity and gold stocks in focus which they unpack, and they look at the performance of each of the sectors which have seen moderate moves with tech doing the worst.  QBE Insurance is facing court, Michael Hill has seen some great gains today, and Laura and Stevie look to the night ahead. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street stalls as investors digest earnings results, while bond markets stabilise following a sell-off driven by expectations of slower U.S. rate cuts. In corporate news, tobacco giant Philip Morris hit record highs on surging demand for its Zyn brand. Additionally, General Motors saw its stock soar on steady profits and an improved full-year outlook, marking its best day of the year. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to rise as conflict in the Middle East escalated. Closer to home, Australia lags in the global fight against inflation, though Aussie shares are expected to rebound following their worst session since September 4th. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for

The market was a sea of red today in what was the worst day since early September.  Record highs have been the story of late, but Laura and Stevie unpack the turnaround that we saw today and the key reasons that we may have seen those declines.  The upcoming US election is in the discussion, as are interest rate discussions once again, and they discuss the data to expect in the days ahead.  The sectors today were at one point all in negative territory with only 15% seeing gains so they discuss this performance and look at the stocks that caught their attention. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street retreats from record highs as investors await additional earnings reports due later in the week. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields reached a 12-week high, reflecting confidence in a strong U.S. economy. Biotechnology company CSL is holding an investor day today, while toll road operator Transurban is set to release its quarterly update. Oil prices rose 2% amid Middle East tensions, and gold reached a new record high. Meanwhile, China cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and Aussie shares are expected to decline as the U.S. dollar pressures industrial metals prices. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market has recouped most of the losses of late last week today with 8 out of every 10 stocks seeing gains.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the last two weeks of ongoing improvements and the sectors that performed well today with only tech stocks seeing declines.  Gold has hit a record high and so they unpack this, and looking at the other side of the coin they discuss the stocks that saw declines.  They pre-empt what could be on the cards in the week ahead, and the AGM’s to expect. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street has ended the week with new record highs, marking the sixth consecutive gain for the broader U.S. market. Earnings season is in full swing, and strong reports, such as Netflix's 11% surge to a record high after beating analyst estimates, have boosted investor confidence. Additionally, rising iPhone sales have lifted Apple shares. Meanwhile, oil prices slumped despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Gold reached a new record high, pulling silver prices up as well. Looking ahead, futures point to solid gains for Aussie shares on Monday. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian market declined after mixed data from China today, Australia's largest trading partner. Despite reaching record highs earlier in the week, the market is set to lose those gains due to concerns over China's economic performance, particularly in property investment and GDP growth. Domestically, financials led sector gains, while energy and utilities suffered. Key stock movements included Regis Resources' gold-fuelled surge and Flight Centre’s sharp drop due to an uncertain outlook. Looking ahead, attention will focus on major earnings reports from Tesla and Amazon, along with local AGMs and quarterly updates.   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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Wall Street consolidates on signs of a strengthening U.S. economy, with retail sales as a key highlight. U.S. bond yields surge as traders scale back expectations of Fed rate cuts. In Europe, German shares reach record highs after the ECB lowers interest rates. Meanwhile, Aussie shares are set to decline as a robust job market dashes hopes for an RBA rate cut. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX200 hit a new record high, up 0.7%, marking the second record this week, despite stronger-than-expected jobs data. The Australian labor market added 64,100 jobs, far exceeding expectations and dampening hopes for an imminent rate cut, now more likely in early 2024. While most sectors performed well, materials and tech stocks saw declines, though financials provided solid support, with AMP surging 17%. Uranium miners also rallied. Key events to watch include upcoming US and China economic reports, likely influencing tomorrow's market. 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. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.