Ryan and Tom preview U.S inflation data. China bans export of rare earth processing technology, and Aussie dollar hits highest level since July. 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 closed lower after multiple gains so far this month, with 9 of the 11 sectors closing down. Entertainment giants Warner Brothers and Paramount might be considering a merger to compete against the streaming services and what can we expect on the last trading day before Christmas? 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 moves sideways as rate cut rally loses steam, Fedex plunges on US economic concerns and UK Inflation hits two year low. Plus this mornings 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 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 gains continue with another lift on the market taking us close to an all-time high.  Laura and Stevie look at past performances to see what this could mean for the days ahead.  Rate ‘cuts’ could be finally entering the conversation, and each of the sectors is unpacked as Laura and Stevie talk about what to expect as we near Christmas. 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 climbs towards record highs as rate cut optimism lingers. U.S home building surges in November. Oil lifts on the back of Red Sea shipping concerns. Plus the AUD hits the highest levels since July.  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 losses didn’t last for long with the market finishing in the green today due to all 11 sectors ending higher. Stevie and Laura discuss which stocks stood out to them today, why lithium was in the spotlight and what's coming up as we near the end of 2023.  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 inches up as oil stocks jump. Meanwhile U.S steel soars on the back of a buyout deal. Ryan previews the Reserve Bank board minutes. Plus this mornings 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 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.

Laura and Stevie are back for your Monday market update. The gains are over, with all sectors except two experiencing a decline today. Tabcorp was up after securing a deal with the Victorian government and dental clinic Smiling Mind also did well after receiving a takeover offer today. Coming up, what can we expect from tomorrows RBA minutes? 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 treads water as Fed scotches rate cut talk. Retail, industrial and tech names lead improvements. Aussie dollar firms as U.S dollar moderates. SPI futures point to a sizeable deficit at the start of trade on Monday. Plus this mornings commodities.  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.

Laura is solo today as she wraps up the market update for the week. It was another day of gains, and the third week in a row ending in the positive. She discusses which sectors were lower today, what the data out of China could mean for the Aussie market and which stocks are being removed from the ASX200. 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 Dow Jones hit record highs on Federal Reserves rate cut signal. Apple also scales an all time high. The European Central Bank resisted rate cut bets. And oil rose more than 3%. Plus this mornings 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 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 a great day for the market today, with the ASX200 gaining 1.65%. Unsurprisingly, all 11 sectors were up. In this episode, Laura and Stevie discuss today’s job data, which stocks stood out to them and what to look out for as 2023 comes to a close. 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.

U.S shares rally on hopes for lower interest rates in 2024. U.S bond yields fall in response to Federal Reserve rate decision. Aussie shares tipped to rise today on the back of U.S gains. Plus this mornings 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 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 further gains today continuing what is a 4-day streak taking us close to a 3-month high.  Laura and Stevie look at some of the winners on the market, discuss how 6-month oil price lows impacted the energy sector, and look at the big things to watch. 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 inches up after November inflation data. Ryan and Craig review U.S price data and look ahead to the U.S Federal Reserve meeting. Oil prices plunges 4% to 6 month lows. Plus Craig previews the mid year federal budget. 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.

Laura and Stevie are back with the market close update. They chat about what led to the market being higher today, which sector was the only to decline and which stocks 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 was subdued ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting. Craig and Ryan preview U.S inflation data. Craig looks ahead to Aussie business and consumer confidence surveys. Plus this mornings 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 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.

Stevie is starting off the week solo, on a day where the market was largely flat. The energy sector was a clear winner today while miners were not so lucky. Sigma Healthcare has announced a plan to merge with Chemist Warehouse. If it gets past the regulators, it could create a $8.8 billion dollar company and Star Entertainment was the worst performer today, hitting record lows 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 notches a new high for 2023. U.S releases strong jobs numbers in goldilocks outcome. Ryan previews Chemist Warehouse listing update. Plus this mornings commodity 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 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.

Stevie is joined by Craig James for today’s market update. The market has closed up for the week with only 3 sectors declining today. The big focus was on talks of a potential merger between oil and gas giants Santos and Woodside which saw Santos up. Craig and Steve go over what to look out for over the weekend the the week 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 jumps on the back of an A.I boost. Tom and Ryan preview U.S jobs figures. Iron ore lists following better Chinese economic data. Plus this mornings 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 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.

Laura and Stevie are back for your market close update. The market certainly didn't have yesterday's gains, with 7 of the 11 sectors declining. They discuss what stocks were in the spotlight today and what to look out for. 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 consolidates as figures point to job cooling. Oil hits a five month low on waning demand. ASX 200 set for a lower open today. Plus this mornings 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 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.

Laura and Stevie bring you the CommSec Market Update today on a day where all 11 sectors were in the green.  They break down what is behind this positive day on the market by unpacking economic growth, run through some of the big winners, and look at what could be ahead for the next 24 hours. 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.

U.S shares ended mixed after jobs data hints at cooling economy. Meanwhile Moody’s cuts Chinas credit outlook. The German DAX index hit a record high. And Ryan previews Aussie economic growth data. Plus this morning 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 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.

Mortgage holders got an early Christmas present from the reserve bank today, with interest rates remaining at their current rate until next year. The market didn't have a great day, with 9 of the 11 sectors finishing lower. Origin was in the news once again, coming close to being the best performer of the day but the same can't be said for gold and lithium stocks which both saw losses 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.

Wall Streets bull run gets a reality check. Bitcoin climbs above 40 thousand USD as crypto rally gathers steam. Spotify jumps after saying it will cut workforce. And the AUD eases ahead of reserve bank meeting. Plus this mornings commodities.  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 gained on Monday, with only two sectors declining. The worst performing sector was utilities after Origin was in the news once again regarding their takeover bid. Tomorrow we will get our last interest rate decision for 2023, will we get another rate hike?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street hits a 2023 closing high as Jerome Powell strengthens peak rate bets. Gold joins the party and hits a record high as well. Meanwhile the Origin energy takeover vote will take place today. Plus this mornings AUD and commodities.  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.

Laura and Stevie are back with your Friday market update. The market didn’t have a strong start to the month, closing in the red. 9 of the 11 sectors are lower, with tech falling the most. Uranium miner Paladin Energy were the best performer today due to a 15 year high in uranium prices. Looking ahead, will we get another rate hike next 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 Dow has jumped 300 points to a new 2023 high. The S&P 500 index recorded its best month since July 2022. Tom and Ryan review Saleforce’s bumper result. And oil declines on scepticism on OPEC cuts. Plus this mornings 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 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’s the last day of the month and the market has closed in the green both today and for the month overall. Financial software company Iress were up after a strategy update and Origin Energy are down once again after rejecting a takeover offer.  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.

Stocks rose Thursday on pace for big November gains. Ryan and Tom reflect on investing legend Charlie Munger’s passing. Ryan reviews Aus inflation data. Plus this mornings 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 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.

As we near the end of the month on an improvement Laura and Stevie unpack the performance of the market today.  They discuss how inflation could aid in interest rate decisions and how it impacted the market today, deep dive into the performance of each of the sectors and discuss the data coming out this week that could impact the 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.

U.S share markets mixed after Fed speak. Ryan and Tom preview Aussie inflation data. Gold prices hit a 6 month high. And the Aussie dollar hits a four month high.  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.

Laura and Stevie bring you the CommSec Market Update today on a day that has seen the market bounce back from slow start to the week.  With most sectors improving modestly, Laura and Stevie unpack the sectors in detail, they look at what could impact markets in the coming days, and discuss everything from fast fashion to fast food. 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.

A new week starts in mixed fashion for Wall Street. Analysts burrow into Thanksgiving spending numbers. Local shares expected to kick off in positive territory with key retail sales figures expected. Plus this mornings 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 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 Craig and Steve for Monday's market update. The ASX200 didn’t have a great start to the week, almost hitting a two week low. They're discussing which sector held back the market today and the beauty retailer that's up after rejecting a takeover offer. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street returns from the Thanksgiving holiday and stocks grind higher with a focus on retail sales. Oil prices ease to remain unchanged over the week. And local shares set to kick off in positive territory.  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.

Laura and Stevie are back to wrap up the market today. The ASX200 was up slightly with 6 of the 11 sectors finishing higher. A survey done by CBA economists about Black Friday found some surprising results and what to look out for in the next 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.

Aussie shares poised to rise after U.S Thanksgiving holiday. European shares hit two month highs as oil companies rally. Ryan and Tom review the latest Central Bank meeting minutes. Plus this mornings 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 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 day of losses on Thursday, with the market closing down 0.62%. Almost all sectors were down today and utilities was again dragged by Origin, who are facing further complications with their takeover bid. Furniture company Nick Scali were down after the CEO sold $50m worth of shares in the company, totalling to roughly 5% of the company.  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.

U.S share markets lifted ahead of Thanksgiving holiday. Investors focus on NVIDIA result as AI boom continues. Oil slips as OPEC delays meeting. Plus the AUD rises after RBA Bullock speech. 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 snapped a two day winning streak, finishing mostly flat on Wednesday. It was a great day for travel company Webjet, who announced higher than expected profits and infant formula maker Bubs Australia entered a trading holt. Tonight, RBA governor Michele Bullock will speak at a dinner tonight. 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 falls on disappointing retail updates ahead of NVIDIA results. Ryan and Tom preview the RBA Governor's speech tonight. They look at Webjet earnings due out today. 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 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 was up today despite only a handful of sectors managing to lift. Origin Energy was in focus again today amid takeover discussions and all eyes will be on Microsoft after an open letter from OpenAI staff.  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.

NASDAQ leads Wall Street higher as Microsoft hits record high. Mine strikes and protests help propel copper to two month high. Reserve Bank board minutes are due today and oil prices climb over 2% as OPEC cuts expected. Plus AUD climbs on Tuesday.  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 was up ever so slightly today, despite only 3 sectors finishing higher. Energy had the highest gains, with companies like Karoon Energy in the spotlight. Clothing retailer Universal Group were up after their AGM today and the ASX itself was up after announcing an upgrade to their systems 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.