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It’s the start of another week, which means Laura and Stevie are back with the closing market update. The market has closed up for the third straight session, along with 9 of the 11 sectors. Energy company AGL shares were unchanged after being hit with a class action lawsuit and Apple will unveil its new products tonight which could impact its share price. Elders was up slightly after the CEO pushed back his retirement and BrainChip was the best performer 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 markets surge off the back of strong May employment data. Meanwhile the U.S avoids a debt default with the debt ceiling resolved. And ASX energy stocks in focus today as OPEC cuts oil production. 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 in the green for a second straight day. 6 of the 11 sectors finished higher. The Fair Work Commission announced a 5.75% to minimum and award wages today which impacted the market in the morning. Paladin was among the top performers again today and once again, retailer Lovisa was amongst the worst performers. 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 off the back of debt ceiling progress with tech stocks leading the way. A softer U.S dollar points to improvements for mining and energy stocks today. And in the local markets we’re looking forward to a strong start 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.

It’s the start of another month and Stevie and Laura are here for your closing market update! The market took a turn and closed in the green today, along with 8 of the 11 sectors. Flower company Lynch Group lifted after raising earnings expectations due to strong demand and Imugene fell 9% despite dosing its first patient with its cancer treatment during clinical trials. Ahead, the Annual Wage Review will be in the spotlight tomorrow as this 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.

Tom and Ryan examine U.S debt ceiling negotiations where Wall Street is retreating in response. Meanwhile tech shares continues performing strongly. In Australia the market took a hit off the back of higher than expected inflation numbers and weaker economic figures out of China. Plus Ryan looks into strong home price gains in May. 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 Wednesday evening update and it's a big one! It was a bad end to the month with the market closing significantly down. Almost all sectors fell today with tech being the only one to rise ever so slightly. The inflation update today was higher than expected and over the month of May that market fell 3%. AI stocks continue to rally with Brainchip and Appen among the best. Finally, Paladin reassured investors it’s not aware of legislative changes that could affect the ownership of its mine. 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 to the U.S where markets remain pensive as some Republicans resist the debt ceiling deal. Meanwhile energy stocks are amongst the worst performers in Europe ahead of an OPEC meeting this weekend. Plus the latest 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.

Stevie and Laura a back on this Tuesday evening for your market close update. Yesterday’s gains didn’t last long with the market closing in the red today in a cautious session ahead of key inflation data due tomorrow. Communication services performed best, this was boosted by a lift in Telstra shares and Paladin Energy fell most on speculation that it’s mine in Namibia may be nationalised. Lastly, US and UK markets reopen tonight after a 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.

While Wall Street closes for a public holiday, markets await debt a ceiling handshake deal to pass through congress. Tom looks at a handful of European elections and how they may affect markets. In Australia Ryan keeps an eye on Wesfarmers who are hosting a strategy day. Plus the latest 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.

We’re back for another Monday evening update and the market has seen it’s strongest gains since April. 9 of the 11 sectors rose and the US debt ceiling has finally come to a tentative resolution. Miners and banks led the gains today and AI stocks remained in focus, topping todays winners list. IDP Education was today’s worst performer after competition ramped up due to a move by the Canadian government over the weekend. Finally, Laura and Stevie have a look at 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.

Market relief after a breakthrough on the U.S debt ceiling issue overnight, and Tom looks at the ripple affects back here in Australia. Meanwhile A.I technology continues to drive markets higher with a focus on Intel. And Ford partners with Tesla to give customers access to EV superchargers.  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 is celebrating the end of the week with a positive close. Mining stocks have bounced back after five days of losses but tech stocks were the clear winner of the week. Fisher & Paykel were the 2nd worst today after a decline in sales and buy now, pay later provider Humm has been hit with a stop order from ASIC. Finally, a look towards the upcoming weekend 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.

Technology stocks lead Wall Street higher overnight with chip maker Nvidia forecasting revenue 50% higher than expected. U.S debt ceiling talks remain slow but progress has been made. A key U.S inflation indicator shows an easing annual growth rate. Plus this mornings commodity prices 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 Aussie sharemarket fell by more than 1%, hitting a 2-month low and extending its losing streak to a fourth day. Treasury Wine Estates was the worst today after they had a drop in share price today after they announced they have seen a decline in sales this financial year. TWE is the parent company of popular wine brands including Penfolds and 19 Crimes. Debt ceiling conversations in the US and retail sales in Australia will be the focus 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another failed debt ceiling talk continues to affect the markets. Meanwhile the Federal Reserve raises concerns about lack of progress with inflation in the latest meeting minutes. Aussie shares are expected to tumble on Thursday with a host of AGM's in focus. Plus at look at how all of this affecting 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.

Stevie and Laura are here to give you Wednesday’s closing market updates. The market closed in the red today, along with 8 of the 11 sectors. Webjet was a top performer today with their shares hitting a 3 year high following their annual profit announcement. Clothing retailer Universal Store was the worst on the All Ords today, citing that youth are spending less due to cost of living pressures. Finally, Brainchip’s share price fell despite being approved for another US patent.  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.

Debt ceiling deadlock weighs on Wall Street once again. Tom and Ryan also look at under pressure European luxury good makers. In Australia travel agent Webjet releases its earnings. Plus the latest 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.

Chief economist Craig James is back with Laura tonight for the closing updates. The market closed in the negative today and the debt ceiling talks in the US remain unresolved. Brain chip fell the most today with their largest single day decline for 2023 and Qantas was also down despite announcing an expected profit of 2.5 billion dollars. Finally, an update on the purchase offer between Silver Lake and St Barbara and a look ahead at 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 to the U.S first where Wall Street remains pensive ten days out from debt ceiling default. China has banned the sale of U.S Micron Technology products citing a national security risk. Pfizer shares have rallied off the back of a new weight loss pill. Plus the team look at 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.