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August is off to a great start with the market ending higher and interest rates on hold for a second meeting. All 11 sectors finished in the green with tech coming out on top. Bedding company Adairs was up after a logistical update and telco TPG was up after receiving 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.

Tom and Ryan start local today where the ASX is expected to start positive. Meanwhile they look at U.S performance for July which adds to 5 straight months of gains. The team preview today's RBA rate decision and Ryan marks the start of Australia’s corporate reporting season. Plus the team have 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 first day of the week and the last day of the month, which means we’re looking back at July and looking ahead to August. The question on everyone’s lips, will we get a rate hike tomorrow? It was a volatile end to the month, but the key index recovered in the final two hours of trade to end higher by around 7 points or 0.1%. Eight of 11 sectors were higher with Healthcare up 0.6%. For the month the ASX200 rose 2.9% with Energy leading the way, up 8.8%.  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 pushed higher off the back of better than expected inflation figures. Meanwhile Aussie shares are expected to begin the week on the front foot as Tom and Ryan look forward to a key decision on interest rates tomorrow. Plus the team discuss the importance of todays Chinese manufacturing figures and Tom has the commodities and AUD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winning streak is over with the Aussie sharemarket following the US lead, ending lower on Friday. The ASX/S&P 200 index fell by 52.3 points or 0.7% with the All Ordinaries index down 56.5% or 0.7%. The ASX 200 index rallied by around 45 points in the last 90 minutes of trade but couldn’t claw back the morning losses. Only two sectors ended higher with Utilities up 0.1%. But Property trusts lost 2% and Materials fell 1.2%. All sectors rose over the week with Energy up 3.4%. 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.

Mixed results from the U.S overnight as the Dow Jones snaps its longest winning streak since 1987. Ryan looks into strong performance from fast food giant McDonalds. Tom discusses European rate hikes. Ryan previews consumer spending figures back here in Australia. Plus the team have 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.

Chief economist Craig James is back once again for tonight’s market close update. Aussie shares continue to move towards record highs on Thursday  Both the All Ordinaries and ASX 200 indexes rose near 55 points or 0.7%. Nine of 11 sectors rose. The materials sector saw declines today after numerous days of gains and real estate came out on top. US interest rates hit an all time 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.

Tom and Ryan unpack the rise in U.S interest rates to 5.5%, which is the highest in 22 years, and what this meant for the market. Meanwhile the ASX is expected to open flat today following yesterdays inflation data. Ryan looks into a Wells Fargo stock buyback and Tom gives an update on Rio Tinto’s 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.

The market closed in the green today, hitting a 5 month high. 8 of the 11 sectors finished up with materials on top once again and real estate on the bottom. Inflation data decreased to 6% today, which was lower than expected and will there be an interest rate increase 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.

The Dow Jones has performed well again hitting its best winning streak in 6 years. Meanwhile Wall Street has climbed on big tech enthusiasm. Ryan looks into Aussie shares which are expected to open higher today ahead of crucial inflation data. Plus the team look at 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 back up after 2 days of losses, gaining almost half a percent. Despite the gains, only 4 of the 11 sectors ended in the green today, with materials coming out on top. Dominos was back in the spotlight again after being the worst performer today. Looking ahead, inflation data tomorrow and big tech profits out in the US 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.

Tom and Ryan look into strong Dow Jones performance ahead of a week of earnings and economic data. They highlight AMC shares which have climbed off the back of the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Plus they dissect lithium production results and bring you 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 a new week and the market has closed down by 0.10%. 7 of the 11 sectors ended higher despite the losses, with energy coming out on top and materials on the bottom. Telix Pharmaceuticals was a top performer today after a rocky week last week and Core Lithium had their worst day in over a year. It’s going to be a big week ahead with US interest rates and inflation data out locally! 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.

Craig joins Ryan today as they reflect on another milestone for the Dow Jones. Ryan looks into developments in Ukraine which could impact key commodity prices. Plus they look ahead to a big week of central bank action and Aussie 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.

It was a bitter end to the week with the market closing down by 0.15%. 5 of the 11 sectors finished higher, energy was the best performer while tech took a hit, lowering 2.73%. Coronado Resources lifted after its earnings results. But Newcrest fell on the back of disappointing earnings results from its US takeover bidder Newmont. Ahead next week, inflation data will be in focus in Australia. Overseas, interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and ECB will take the spotlight. 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.

Craig joins Tom this morning as they look at U.S stocks which posted mixed results off the back of the latest earnings figures. Craig looks at what recent jobs figures mean for interest rates. Tom looks into some of the key European markets. Plus the team look into this mornings commodities as well as 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 closed up marginally today by just 0.02%, with 8 of the 11 sectors finishing lower. The health care sector came out on the bottom today while the financial sector saw another day of gains. The jobs data released today was stronger than expected and Telix Pharmaceuticals were the worst performer on the market today after they released quarterly 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.

Tom and Ryan look at the Dow Jones this morning which has jumped for its eighth straight winning day. Meanwhile U.K inflation cools offering some relief to the Bank of England. Ryan looks at Aussie jobs data in which is in focus 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 was up on Wednesday after 3 day of losses. Only 2 of 11 sectors fell, led lower by miners. Banks were the standout for a 2nd day while energy stocks showed strong improvement. Imugene and Brainchip were the top 2 performers after both being granted US patents. Locally tomorrow, jobs data will be in focus which could impact the next interest rate 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 stocks advance overnight spurred by solid bank earnings and tech strength. Meanwhile oil prices climb on the back of expected economic support in China. Mixed retail report weighs on U.S government bonds and Rio Tinto is set to release a production report 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.