Best CommSec Podcasts (2024)

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Market Close 20 Sep 24: Winning streak continues for ASX 200 9:48

4h ago9:48

9:48

The ASX 200 continued its winning streak today amid news of Japan holding rates steady and U.S tech stocks surging on hopes of further cuts. Locally, commodity prices rose due to a weaker U.S. dollar, benefiting miners and energy stocks, though lithium miners struggled. The August jobs report showed strong part-time job growth, while RBA economists…

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Morning Report 20 Sep 24: Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record highs on euphoria over Fed rate cut 9:59

18h ago9:59

9:59

Wall Street celebrates as stocks surge, with the S&P 500 notching its 39th record in 2024 and the Dow Jones reaching 42,000 points for the first time. U.S. jobless claims have fallen to their lowest level since May, signalling a strong labour market. In Europe, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady. In commodities, copper, oil, gold, a…

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Market Close 19 Sep 24: ASX 200 hits third-straight all-time high 9:48

3h ago9:48

9:48

The ASX 200 hit a fresh record high today after the US Federal Reserve announced a mammoth 50 basis-point rate cut. While U.S. markets initially surged on the news, they later dipped when Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at smaller rate cuts ahead. Australia's jobs data surprised with higher-than-expected part-time job growth, though full-time jobs f…

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Morning Report 19 Sep 24: Stocks hit record highs after Fed’s supersized rate cut 9:46

7h ago9:46

9:46

Wall Street ended lower despite the US Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point interest rate cut, the first in four and a half years. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the market's response, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones hitting record highs, with small caps and regional banks outperforming, while utilities and technology stocks weighed d…

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Market Close 18 Sep 24: Market treads water ahead of US rate cut and Aussie jobs data 9:33

2h ago9:33

9:33

The ASX saw modest movement today, briefly hitting a new record high but largely treading water ahead of key events. The US Federal Reserve's much-anticipated decision on a potential rate cut is expected to significantly impact global markets, with a possible 50 basis point reduction under consideration. Australian jobs data, set to release tomorro…

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Morning Report 18 Sep 24: Stocks end with little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision 9:31

14h ago9:31

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Anxiety is building ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming rate cut decision, which Ryan has liken to a ‘coin toss’. U.S. Treasury yields rose after a strong retail sales report, while both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones notch all time highs. Microsoft shares surged following the announcement of a $60 billion share buyback program. In contrast, Ac…

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Market Close 17 Sep 24: Record highs and a fourth straight day of gains 8:52

3d ago8:52

8:52

Stevie joins Laura again today as the Aussie market improved for a fourth straight day that broke record highs. With a US rate cut imminent they discuss the impact that this is having on the market, break down the performance of the sectors with most seeing only slight gains, and talk through the companies trading ex-dividend. They look at the stoc…

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Morning Report 17 Sep 24: Dow Jones touches new record high as investors rotate out of tech stocks 9:27

44m ago9:27

9:27

Wall Street braces as US interest rate futures indicate higher odds of a supersized Fed move. US two-year Treasury yields hit their lowest level since September 2022. Technology stocks were under significant pressure last night, with Apple being the worst performer on the Dow Jones, as its shares fell due to signs of soft demand for the new iPhone …

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Market Close 16 Sep 24: The Aussie market flirts with a record high 9:33

1d ago9:33

9:33

Laura is solo today on a positive start to the week for the Aussie market as it has continued to flirt with a record high. Laura reflects on the session which did lose steam as the day went on, discussing investor sentiment amid a sea of international volatility, and unpacks the economic data that we saw out of China this weekend. She talks through…

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Morning Report 16 Sep 24: Aussie shares to test record highs 9:59

12h ago9:59

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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the upcoming week in Australian and global markets. Last week, Wall Street had its best performance of 2024, following its worst week just prior. The world now braces for a potential Fed easing after a 36-hour rate rollercoaster. Meanwhile, Walmart shares rallied to an all-time high. Locally, gold hit a record high…

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Market Close 13 Sep 24: ASX spooked after almost cracking record high 9:36

7h ago9:36

9:36

The Aussie market came close to a record high before losing momentum, ending the day up just 0.3%. U.S. inflation data suggests a likely 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed next week, which could spark global market reactions. The Australian market saw mixed sector performances, with materials leading gains due to higher commodity prices, while fina…

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Morning Report 13 Sep 24: S&P 500 has its fourth straight winning session 9:59

12h ago9:59

9:59

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Wall Street's recent performance, highlighting positive trends in the US markets and the impact of inflation data. They also explore how producer price data suggests a smaller US rate cut may be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Nvidia continues its tech rebound, and European shares rise following an interest rate cut by …

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Market Close 12 Sep 24: Best day in 4 weeks 9:34

1d ago9:34

9:34

The Aussie market had a strong day with all sectors posting gains, pushing the ASX 200 close to its best day in four weeks. This upward trend followed a mixed U.S. inflation report that eased recession fears, boosting global markets. Tech stocks, led by WiseTech, reached record highs, while energy stocks rebounded slightly due to rising oil prices.…

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Morning Report 12 Sep 24: Inflation data dents hopes for a big Fed rate cut 9:26

1d ago9:26

9:26

Technology stocks led Wall Street higher despite a mixed inflation report, with Nvidia spearheading the rebound following the post-CPI sell-off. The world's largest lithium miner surged on production cuts in China, while oil prices jumped as a U.S. Gulf hurricane spurs a short covering. BHP is trading ex-dividend today, and Australian shares are ex…

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Market Close 11 Sep 24: Lithium stocks stand out despite ASX fall 9:09

2d ago9:09

9:09

The market was flat for the majority of today but dipped slightly toward the end of the session ahead of upcoming inflation reports. Laura and Stevie unpack what could be expected there and how that data could move markets locally. They discuss the stocks that saw the largest moves with some of the best performers of late having been some of the wo…

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Morning Report 11 Sep 24: Stocks shrug off big bank gloom as tech rallies 9:56

10d ago9:56

9:56

Wall Street has seen mixed results as investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data. JP Morgan led a bank sell-off after tempering revenue expectations, while Tesla, Oracle, and Nvidia pushed the NASDAQ higher. Oil prices settled near a three-year low due to a weak demand outlook. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to edge higher o…

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Market Close 10 Sep 24: Markets tread water ahead of US inflation 9:20

3d ago9:20

9:20

Laura and Stevie are back on a day which saw a slight lift. Consumer confidence data and discussions around rate changes start the podcast today, and they reflect on the international movements that impacted local markets with data out of China under the microscope and US performance potentially playing a part. With most sectors in the green there …

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Market Close 20 Sep 24: Winning streak continues for ASX 200 9:48

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Morning Report 20 Sep 24: Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record highs on euphoria over Fed rate cut 9:59

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Market Close 19 Sep 24: ASX 200 hits third-straight all-time high 9:48

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Morning Report 19 Sep 24: Stocks hit record highs after Fed’s supersized rate cut 9:46

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Market Close 18 Sep 24: Market treads water ahead of US rate cut and Aussie jobs data 9:33

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Morning Report 18 Sep 24: Stocks end with little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision 9:31

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Market Close 17 Sep 24: Record highs and a fourth straight day of gains 8:52

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Morning Report 17 Sep 24: Dow Jones touches new record high as investors rotate out of tech stocks 9:27

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Market Close 16 Sep 24: The Aussie market flirts with a record high 9:33

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Morning Report 16 Sep 24: Aussie shares to test record highs 9:59

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Market Close 13 Sep 24: ASX spooked after almost cracking record high 9:36

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Morning Report 13 Sep 24: S&P 500 has its fourth straight winning session 9:59

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Market Close 12 Sep 24: Best day in 4 weeks 9:34

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Morning Report 12 Sep 24: Inflation data dents hopes for a big Fed rate cut 9:26

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Market Close 11 Sep 24: Lithium stocks stand out despite ASX fall 9:09

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Morning Report 11 Sep 24: Stocks shrug off big bank gloom as tech rallies 9:56

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Market Close 10 Sep 24: Markets tread water ahead of US inflation 9:20

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