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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street experienced what Tom describes as a ‘stock smackdown’ with the likes of the NASDAQ posting its worst session since 2022 after Tesla and Alphabet earnings disappoint. The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates for a second consecutive month, while Ford shares slumped on disappointing earnings. Elsewhere, the ASX is expected to open lower today amidst multi-month lows in copper and iron ore prices. Additionally, the Australian dollar continued its retreat on lower commodity 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 Aussie market struggled for direction today, influenced by a melow overnight session in the US and anticipation for ket inflation data set to release on Friday. Eight out of eleven sectors declined, with property and energy stocks being the hardest hit. Despite the overall market lethargy, gold stocks shone brightly, with West African Resources and other gold miners posting gains.  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.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street moderates as investors brace for a wave of earnings figures. Tesla reports disappointing earnings in after hours trade while Alphabet beats earnings expectations but falls short on YouTube ad revenue. United Parcel Service has had its worst day on record. Meanwhile, miners and energy shares drag the FTSE 100 lower and a subdued start to trade is expected in Australia 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 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 had a comeback today, recovering losses from the previous day despite energy sector drags. Woodside Energy's shares plummeted by 3.7%, hitting a one-month low after a disappointing quarterly update and recent acquisition concerns. The overall market sentiment was boosted by positive cues from Wall Street, with tech and health care stocks seeing significant gains. Notable movements included Transurban's rise following a partnership announcement for motorway upgrades, PolyNovo's surge driven by growing demand for its burn treatment products, and a substantial increase in gold miner Spartan Resources' share price.   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 in

Wall Street recovers after a volatile week, with the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all showing gains. Investors have regained composure following Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race while earnings reports from tech giants Alphabet and Tesla are eagerly anticipated. Confidence has also returned to European stocks after a technology meltdown. Meanwhile, Aussie shares are expected to rise ahead of Woodside Energy's update, although commodities might put pressure on mining stocks. Overall, the market is displaying signs of composure despite ongoing challenges. 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.

Join Steve and Laura as they discuss the ASX extending its losing streak for a third consecutive session, currently down 0.6% and dipping below the 8,000 point mark. Contributing factors to the downturn include US-China trade tensions, a global tech outage, and Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race. South32's shares plummeted to a three-month low while Iris saw a surge after announcing a significant increase in earnings. Looking ahead, key updates include quarterly results from major companies and the US profit reporting season. 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.

Investors are cautious following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. The US dollar is strengthening as investors anticipate interest rate cuts. Technology stocks have plummeted due to the global cyber outage, while safe-haven assets are in focus amidst US political uncertainty. In other news, oil prices have dropped to their lowest levels since June, copper has hit a three-month low due to China's economic gloom, and Aussie miners are on edge as commodity prices retreat. 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 share market is on track to post the worst session it has seen in 6 weeks.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this performance unpacking why it might not be all doom and gloom given that the market has seen continuing record highs.  They look at the international market moves that have impacted us locally, and the performance of the sectors where the materials sector and banking are causing declines.  They look at the big movers and what to expect in the days 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.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets.Wall Street experiences significant selling pressures overnight, leading to a decline in US stocks with both the NASDAQ and S&P 500 finishing lower. Meanwhile, Netflix beats analyst estimates as memberships rise while Dominos has its worst day since 2008. In Europe, stocks close lower as the ECB holds interest rates steady. Closer to home, the ASX is set to tumble due to concerns about demand in China and falling metal 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 seen a slight slide today on a day that Laura says ‘could have been much worse’.  She is joined by Stevie to unpack how the tech sector influenced that decline, the jobs data which did result in a slight dip this afternoon, and what to watch as the month progresses.  They look at the performance of each the sectors which have almost all seen declines, the biggest movers which include Domino’s as the worst performer, and the US data that is expected 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 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.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. Chip makers experienced their worst day since March 2020 amid escalating US-China tensions following comments from Donald Trump. European markets were also impacted by declines in technology stocks, while the Dow Jones continued its rally to reach new record highs. Meanwhile, in Australia, shares are set to slip ahead of key jobs data, and energy stocks are in focus as oil prices soar. 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 surged today, achieving its third record high in four sessions, driven by optimism over a potential interest rate cut in the US. Financials outperformed, hitting fresh highs, and Gold stocks shone, with notable gains for Evolution Mining and Northern Star. In corporate news, Drone Shield and Zip faced challenges, while Core Lithium and one luxury retailer experienced mixed fortunes. Investors are now keenly awaiting key profit results from major US companies and tomorrow's Aussie jobs report. 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.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. The US saw small caps surge on rate cut bets and investors focus on investors bank revival. Meanwhile, a resource slump weighs on European stocks. The ASX is set to rise as gold hits a record high, with Aussie shares expected to rise ahead of BP releasing their quarterly numbers. Additionally, the Aussie Dollar eases. 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 taken a breather after the historic heights of yesterday where it cracked 8000 points.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this recent performance also discussing the highs that have been seen in the US this year.  The materials sector has been dragging on the market today with property stocks seeing gains.  As a result, they unpack the mixed performance over the sectors, look at the stocks that moved the most, and the data out of the US that could shift markets 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 not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street ends higher as investors firm bets on Trump win. European luxury names slump on a weak outlook, while Apple shares hit a record on an optimistic outlook. Meanwhile, the ASX 200 is set to slip ahead of Rio Tinto results, and Aussie miners are under pressure from weak Chinese growth. 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.

It was another market milestone today with a record high that puts the market up 80% on the lows that we saw during the peak of the pandemic.  Laura and Stevie unpack the inflation data that is keeping hopes alive for a US rate cut, look at how local economic data fared amid expectations, and the performance of each of the sectors all of which are in the green with tech stocks performing the best.  They also look at the stocks that caught their eye and the economic data that could shift markets this week. 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 is set to hit 8,000 for the first time ever while mining stocks are in focus ahead of Rio Tinto’s production numbers. Wall Street hits new record highs despite US Banks retreat after mixed earnings. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities gather to discuss key economic outcomes and Tom and Ryan discuss how recent events involving Trump will impact the markets. 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 soared to record highs today, buoyed by easing inflation in the US and speculation of potential interest rate cuts. This marks the first time since April that the ASX has reached such heights, closing up 0.8%. Among the notable developments, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) surpassed BHP to become the largest company on the Australian market. Key sectors like property and financials led the gains, with tech stocks as the only sector in the red. CBA's strong performance, rising by 17% this year, contrasted with BHP's 14% decline, driven by weak iron ore and nickel prices. Looking ahead, significant updates are expected, including US profit reports from major banks and key economic data from China.  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

US stocks experienced an unexpected downturn despite better inflation figures. Technology stocks led the decline on Wall Street, while airlines slumped due to disappointing earnings. In contrast, luxury stocks gained in European trade. Commodity prices rose on a weaker US dollar, the Aussie dollar surged overnight, and futures point to solid gains for the local share 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.

US markets set their 37th record high of the year, lifting by 1%, positively influencing the Australian market and bringing it close to a record high. Key drivers included comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggesting a potential rate cut. All 11 sectors on the Australian market were up, with notable gains in energy, materials, healthcare, and tech. Record highs were hit by companies such as CBA, REA Group, and JB Hi-Fi, despite the latter facing legal issues. Meanwhile, uranium miners soared due to Kazakhstan's tax hike on uranium production. Upcoming US inflation data and earnings reports are expected to further impact market movements. 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 om