The S&P 500 hovers near the 5000 mark with earnings in focus. Meanwhile Disney surges after beating earnings estimates. Oil jumps 3% on Gaza ceasefire rejection. 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 risen for another session, although sectors ended mixed. Today, Laura and Craig discuss which companies had news today, what we heard from China, and what's coming up at the tail end of the 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 S&P 500 index reaches for 5000 points. The team look at the U.S treasury’s biggest ever ten year auction. Ford Motor shares lift on a bumper result. 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 Craig are back for your market update today with a turnaround fuelled by some of the smaller stocks seeing the market in the green.  Mining is the focus of conversation today, an announcement around a NAB retirement impacted their share price, and Spotify stocks saw an increase. 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 mixed with a focus on earnings and rate cut expectations. Meanwhile music streaming company Spotify soars. And bonds rise after a 54 billion USD sale. 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 ASX200 finished lower today as the RBA held interest rates steady. Laura is joined by Craig to discuss which sectors led the declines, which stocks caught their eyes, and of course the key takeaways from the RBA decision. 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 retreated from record highs as interest rates spike. McDonalds slides weighing on U.S markets. Tom and Ryan preview the Reserve Bank interest rate decision 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.

The market has fallen after hitting record highs last week and all but 1 sector ended lower today. Stevie and Laura discuss the winners and losers, Tuesday’s RBA decision and who is coming out with profit results? 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 hits new records despite strong jobs figures. Commodities challenged by a rising U.S dollar. Local shares set to start the week lower despite Wall Streets 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 Aussie market had another record-breaking session after only one decline in the last 10 days. Today Stevie and Laura discuss the results of the US tech profit results, the sector which benefited from talks of rate cuts and what’s coming up 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.

Wall Street rebounds after a Fed driven selloff. Meanwhile big tech earnings are in focus today. The Bank of England puts interest rates under review. 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 have come to an end with the market closing lower today. Laura and Stevie discuss which stocks stood out to them today and what we can expect from the upcoming tech giants profit reports in the US. 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 edges lower after Fed indicates no rush to cut rates. Alphabet and Microsoft are lower as well following earnings results. Local stocks are expected to kickoff in negative territory. 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.

An exceedingly anticipated update on inflation acted as the catalyst today for what was a record high for the market.  Laura and Stevie discuss the inflation data, deep dive into each of the sectors which all finished the day in positive territory, and look at what is to come 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.

Wall Street fluctuates as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings awaited. Solid U.S jobs and consumer confidence data ahead of Fed Reserve decision. Aussie investors to focus on consumer price data released 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.

It was yet another day of gains for the ASX200, with the sectors ending mixed. Today, Laura and Stevie talk about which stocks did well, what company news we can expect to hear and retail spending data over December. 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 opt for caution ahead of U.S interest rate decision. China’s Evergrande set to be wound up as investors brace for impact. Local shares to creep higher at the start of trade on Tuesday. 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.

Business is back to usual for the new year as the Aussie market edges closer to a record high. Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss the sectors that performed well today, the top-performing stock and what investors should watch out for 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.

U.S stocks keep record levels in sight, helped by better inflation figures. AMEX shares soar on better than expected earnings. Investors look ahead to a U.S interest rate decision. 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 and Laura are back for the market close update to discuss the drivers behind Thursday's market gains, which stocks stood out and what to look out for over the long weekend. 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 lift in response to solid earnings by Netflix. Meanwhile China eases monetary policy. Commodity prices were mixed despite a weaker greenback. And the AUD is back near US66 cents. 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.

While only by a small margin the market maintained its winning streak today.  Laura and Stevie are back with the mining sector being the focus of conversation as it drove the market.  They investigate the sectors in detail, discuss the stocks that saw the biggest movements, and reveal the results and happenings that could impact markets over 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 mixed as investors respond to latest earnings results. The Aussie dollar is softer against a softer greenback. Plus speculation of a large Chinese economic stimulus package.  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 crept closer to a record high today.  Laura and Stevie join us for the CommSec Market Update to unpack the three-day winning streak and look at how each of the sectors performed.  They discuss the stocks that saw the biggest moves and look at what could be on the way in the day 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.

Fresh record highs for the Dow Jones and S&P 500. Meanwhile U.S bond yields dip slightly. Oil prices lift after a drone attack on a Russian oil facility. 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 CommSec Market Update as the market improves for a second day.  Interest rate decisions in China are part of the conversation today, they also look at each of the sectors with nine of them seeing gains, and pre-empt what could impact the market in the day 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.

The S&P 500 notches its first record close in two years. Semiconductor and technology shares hit all time highs. Ryan previews South32 production results. 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.

Following five days of losses the market has had the best day in five weeks.  Laura and Stevie deep dive into the movements that we saw breaking down each of the sectors with utilities being the only one that saw a loss.  They discuss the big movers in the market and look at what could impact prices 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.

Chip makers and mega cap stocks power Wall Street higher. European shares advance on a luxury goods rally. The U.S dollar is up for a fifth straight session. And Ryan previews Whitehaven coal production results.  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 yet another day of declines for the Aussie market today with 9 of the 11 sectors falling. Laura and Stevie are chatting about what factors are contributing to the ongoing declines, which companies were in the news today and what investors can look out for in the coming days. 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 slides as bond yields dent mega caps after retail sales data. The U.K FTSE 100 Index hits a 7 week low as inflation climbs. Iron ore prices fall for 8 out of 10 days and Craig previews Aussie jobs 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.

The market was in its fourth straight day of declines today.  Laura and Stevie join us for the CommSec Market Update to unpack the past 24 hours which saw the US markets back online and mixed data out of China.  They also look at the day ahead and what 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.

Wall Street slips as big banks drag. Bond yields soar as interest rate cut enthusiasm abates. Ryan previews evolution mining production update. 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 third day of losses with all 11 sectors in the red. Today, Laura and Stevie talk through what caused the market to fall, which companies are facing potential trouble with the ACCC and what we can expect from the rest of the 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.

European markets close lower as Davos kicks off. Euro zone bond yields rise after ECB warns on premature rate cuts. U.S share markets closed for Martin Luther King Junior day. Plus this morning commodities and 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 started off the week flat, ever so slightly in the red. Join Stevie and Laura as they discuss which sectors did well today, who were the winners and losers and what can we expect up 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.

A mixed finish on U.S share markets on Friday. Meanwhile oil and gold prices rose following ongoing Middle East instability. U.S financial markets are closed today for public holiday. 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 has finished lower with 7 of 11 sectors dropping today. Join Stevie as he discusses what led to todays falls, who were the winners and losers and what we can expect over the weekend and 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.

Wall Street drops as inflation data dulls rate cut hopes. U.S inflation rises to the highest level in 3 months. Ryan previews U.S bank earning results. And oil rises as Middle East tensions surge. 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 good day for the ASX200 on Thursday, with the market rising by half a percent. Today, Stevie discusses the factors that contributed to the rise, the Aussie stocks that reached all-time highs, and what we can expect from the US inflation data 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.

U.S sharemarkets tick higher as traders await inflation data. Microsoft is on the verge of overtaking Apple as the worlds most valuable company. Investors await U.S approval of a Bitcoin ETF. 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.

Steve joins you today for the CommSec Market Update on a day where inflation is shown to be slowing however unusually stocks did drop.  Steve breaks this down, discusses the coming inflation data that could really impact the market, and deep dives into the mining and energy sectors which dominated the market movements 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.

U.S share markets mixed as treasury yields lift. Meanwhile U.S tech shares in focus ahead of inflation data. Oil prices rebound on the back of Libyan outages. Ryan and Craig preview Aussie inflation data 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.

With January being often seen as a slow time for the share market, today bucks that trend by delivering the strongest lift in weeks.  Steve looks at the winners and losers, discusses the data out of the US that will impact the market this week, and unpacks Aussie spending habits. 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 rebounds on a rally in tech shares. Chip maker NVIDIA soars to an all time high. Boeing shares slide on 737 MAX 9 jet grounding. And oil prices tank after Saudi Arabia cuts selling 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.

Steve is rolling solo this week for the CommSec Market update and deep dives into the current state of the market which is in a fourth day of decline.  He analyses each of the sectors (which are all in the red) and looks at the big movers in them.  He compares the Aussie market to international markets, and looks ahead to understand if the current nervous market state will continue in the days 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.

U.S share markets post worst yearly start since 2016. Major averages snap nine week winning streak after strong jobs report. Euro zone inflation jump cools case for rate 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 was an uneventful last trading day before Christmas, with the market finishing flat. In the final episode of the year, Laura and Stevie discuss the factors that impacted the sectors today, the best performing stock of the year, and what to watch out for during the break. 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.