Synopsis
The latest news and information on investment markets from Australia's leading online broker.
Episodes
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Market Close 20 June 23: Shares lift on interest rate hopes
20/06/2023 Duration: 11minLaura is joined by CommSec Chief Economist Craig James to give you update you on Tuesday’s market performance. The market closed up for a 7th straight session, gaining over 3% over the last five days. 10 of the 11 sectors finished in the green today, with the healthcare sector being the only to decline. Shares slightly declined for media group ARN after they bought a 14.8% stake in rival Southern Cross Media, who as a result were the top performer on the All Ords today. Lake resources were the worst performer for the 2nd straight day after their worst day in 2 years. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Morning Report 20 June 23: Investors fret as China drags feet over growth support
19/06/2023 Duration: 10minWith Wall Street closed overnight, Tom and Ryan look at Europes response to global growth concerns. Plus the team look locally into the RBA minutes as well as Chinese interest rates which are in focus. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Market Close 19 June 23: Aussie shares buck the trend
19/06/2023 Duration: 11minCraig joins Laura today as they unpack the Australian sharemarket which defied a negative lead from Wall Street to post firm gains on Monday. Meanwhile trading was generally quiet as investors looked ahead to key central bank events later in the week. Laura highlights a major sale in the gambling industry, plus the team look ahead at what to watch for tomorrow. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Morning Report 19 June 23: US share market halts winning run
18/06/2023 Duration: 12minIt’s a new week and Tom and Ryan are back for another morning report. They discuss the conversations around the market, the future of rate rises, AI, the Chinese market and take a look at the week ahead. The US market will be closed on until our Wednesday for the Juneteenth holiday. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Market Close 16 June 23: Best day in 2 months
16/06/2023 Duration: 10minLaura is back to tell us which markets performed best this week and Chief economist Craig James looks at what market moving events are scheduled for next week. The Aussie sharemarket extended its winning streak to a 5th session, lifting by over 1% with AGL the big winner of the day lifting 10 percent. Looking ahead, Central banks and the topic of interest rates are expected to dominate market proceedings 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Morning Report 16 June 23: European Central Bank hikes rates
15/06/2023 Duration: 12minTom and Ryan look to Europe this morning where the European Central Bank has hiked interest rates. Meanwhile Wall Street continues to build on earlier improvements. Plus Ryan looks into commodities prices and Tom looks at some key home builders in the U.S 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Market Close 15 June 23: Aussie shares absorb big hike in jobs
15/06/2023 Duration: 11minLaura is once again joined by Chief Economist, Craig James for today’s market close update. The Australian sharemarket took a strong employment result in its stride today with the market closing in the green, along with 7 of the 11 sectors. The health care sector fell for the second day in a row and IAG was the best performer today. Finally, a big night of data ahead in the US and Europe. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Morning Report 15 June 23: U.S Federal Reserve holds rates steady
14/06/2023 Duration: 14minWall Street stocks end mixed after U.S Federal Reserve signals more rate hikes. Tom looks into some key health stocks, Ryan looks at some data out of China and the team look at Australia’s latest unemployment report. Plus 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Market Close 14 June 23: Aussie market lifts ahead of key US rate decision
14/06/2023 Duration: 12minChief economist Craig James is back with Laura for tonight’s closing update. The market closed higher today, thanks to the success of mining companies. 6 of the 11 sectors finished in the green today, with the healthcare sector falling the most due to CSL falling almost 7%. Consumer confidence hit a 3 year low and job vacancies were down for May. Finally, the US federal reserve meets tonight for an interest rate decision and jobs data for Australia tomorrow. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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Morning Report 14 June 23: Inflation relief pushes stocks higher
13/06/2023 Duration: 16minTom and Ryan discuss the latest moderation in U.S inflation that helped push stocks higher overnight. Meanwhile Iron Ore prices jump on the back of a Chinese rate cut. The U.K has hit record employment numbers. Plus this morning’s 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.
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Market Close 13 June 23: Domino’s feeling the heat in the kitchen
13/06/2023 Duration: 13minLaura is joined by CommSec’s chief economist Craig James for this evenings closing update. It was a pleasant start to the short week with the market finishing in the green, along with 8 of the 11 sectors. Paladin energy was a stand out as the top performer on the ASX today but the same can’t be said for Domino’s, who are shutting up shop in various markets across the globe. Looking ahead, inflation data will come out of 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.
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Morning Report 13 June 23: Wall Street advances on interest rate hopes
12/06/2023 Duration: 13minWall Street hits 13 month high in anticipation of a pause of interest rates. Meanwhile important inflation data to be released tonight for U.S markets. Back in Australia shares expected to open higher despite declines in commodity prices. 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.
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Market Close 09 June 23: A better end to a rocky week
09/06/2023 Duration: 12minStevie and Laura are back to finish off what was a rollercoaster week for the market. The Aussie market pushed higher for the first time since Monday, with the ASX200 lifting 22.8pts, yet it was still not enough to see the week off on a high. Nickel Industries were the big winners of the day ending on a 13 percent increase, while Lovisa continues to plummet. Despite the ASX being closed on Monday for the King's Birthday, major announcements from the US and Europe are expected to make next week just as interesting for the Aussie 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.
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Morning Report 09 June 23: Interest rate hopes push Wall St higher
08/06/2023 Duration: 12minTom is joined by Ryan ahead of the long weekend to discuss how a moderating economy impacted US stocks overnight, the reaction by European investors as a “mild” recession is entered, and something to smile about for Carvana stockholders. They pre-empt some important news from China, the bigger picture around Iron Ore, and discuss what could be ahead for today with the ASX 200 set to kick off with solid improvement. 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.
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Market Close 08 June 23: Third straight day of losses
08/06/2023 Duration: 09minStevie and Laura are back for your Thursday evening update. The market is down for a third straight session, along with 6 of the 11 sectors. Retailers, real estate and tech stocks were hit the hardest. Silverlake declined after flagging its mine in Canada will be out of action for longer following forest fires and Air New Zealand lifted after boosting earnings guidance 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.
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Morning Report 08 June 23: Did international rate hikes impact the market?
07/06/2023 Duration: 12minTom is joined by chief economist Craig (off the reserve bench) this morning following a lower finish for US stocks. They discuss an unexpected rate hike from Bank of Canada taking that rate to a 22-year high and unpack the possibility of further rate hikes in Australia. A US central bank rate hike could be imminent, inflation figures are discussed, and they look at what to expect 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.
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Market Close 07 June 23: Market runs out of steam
07/06/2023 Duration: 12minJoin Stevie and Laura for the market close update! The market was ever so slightly down today, along with 7 of the 11 sectors. This comes a day after the RBA’s 12th interest rate hike in just over a year. Surgical company Polynovo lifted most after announcing record sales in May. Retailer Adairs hit a 5 year low today and Viva Energy facing major losses following an accident. 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.
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Morning Report 07 June 23: Golf stocks up after PGA & LIV merger
06/06/2023 Duration: 10minA handful of golf stocks are up following the merger of rivals LIV Golf and PGA. Meanwhile financials lead U.S share market gains. In Australia shares are expected to rebound ahead of GDP release. Plus this mornings 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.
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Market Close 06 June 23: Yet another surprise rate hike
06/06/2023 Duration: 12minStevie and Laura are back with your market closing update. The market closed in the red for the first time this month, along with 10 of the 11 sectors. The RBA announced another interest rate increase today, the 12th in the past year which lead to an anxious market. Sigma healthcare rose after winning a contract with Chemist Warehouse. Finally, Apple’s shares briefly hit a record high before finishing in the red. 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.
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Morning Report 06 June 23: Aus shares in focus ahead of RBA meeting
05/06/2023 Duration: 13minTom and Ryan look to the U.S where stocks fade as signs of moderating economic growth wade on sentiment. In Australia shares are expected to fall ahead of today's RBA meeting. Plus this mornings 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.