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Market Close 28 Aug 24: A flat day for the market as inflation data is back in focus
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The market has remained flat today with a drop happening ahead of upcoming inflation data, but then settling once those numbers were revealed. Laura and Stevie reflect on the data and how it moved markets breaking down the performance of each of the sectors, discuss the best and worst performers for the day including City Chic and Adairs, and look …
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Morning Report 28 Aug 24: Wall Street pensive ahead of big tech earnings
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Wall Street slips into neutral as the market anticipates key earnings reports. Ryan and Tom preview Nvidia’s results, noting that the AI giant could have a greater impact on the market than Jerome Powell's upcoming Jackson Hole speech. Resmed shares surged 7% overnight, while Tesla declined following Canada's imposition of tariffs on Chinese EVs. O…
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Market Close 27 Aug 24: Australia’s largest miner lifts on earnings results
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A number of leading Australian companies have released earnings data today and this, along with a cautious US session has resulted in a modest local decline today. Laura and Stevie reflect on the performance across the month which has been largely led by improvements, and delve into the sectors many of which saw a fall today. Oil prices are in the …
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Morning Report 27 Aug 24: Dow Jones hits record high
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Wall Street consolidates following recent gains while technology stocks suffer vertigo ahead of Nvidia's earnings. Apple shares have risen following the announcement of a new iPhone event on September 9th. Oil prices jump 3% due to Middle Eastern tensions, and iron ore reaches a two-week high. Ryan previews Coles and BHP's earnings results and futu…
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Market Close 26 Aug 24: Eleventh gain in 12 days for Aussie stocks
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The U.S. Federal Reserve's recent comments at the Jackson Hole symposium, where Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts due to a shift in focus from inflation to rising unemployment, have fuelled market optimism today. Meanwhile, the Australian market has rebounded from a rough start to the month, with sectors like consumer staples and…
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Morning Report 26 Aug 24: Powell's pivot fuels Wall Street rally
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Investors celebrate as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals an imminent drop in interest rates, sparking a surge in U.S. stocks. Oil prices rise as concerns grow over Middle East escalations. A busy week lies ahead for local reporting seasons, with Nvidia kicking things off. Meanwhile, the Aussie share market remains resilient and is…
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Market Close 23 Aug 24: Egg-cellent winning streak ends
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The Aussie market's impressive 10-day winning streak has come to an end, with the market slipping into slightly negative territory. Key sectors like energy and utilities dragged the market down, influenced by declining oil stocks and coal miners. Whitehaven Coal and Ingham’s experienced significant share price drops following disappointing profit r…
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Morning Report 23 Aug 24: ASX to end ten day winning streak
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Wall Street retreats as investors brace for a speech from Jerome Powell, who is expected to temper market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts. The NASDAQ slid amid rising Treasury yields, with Powell’s remarks looming. Meanwhile, BMW surpassed Tesla to lead Europe in EV sales while earnings reports from Ingham's Group are anticipated. Th…
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Market Close 22 Aug 24: Ten day winning streak for Aussie stocks
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The Australian stock market continued its winning streak, marking ten consecutive sessions of gains, the longest run since 2015. Despite the streak, daily improvements have been modest. The market's resilience comes amidst ongoing reporting season, with mixed company performances. Notable movers include a 20% drop in Megaport due to underwhelming g…
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Morning Report 22 Aug 24: Rate cut hopes support Wall Street
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Wall Street consolidates as investors increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut rates in September, though the extent of the cut remains uncertain. Several retailers, including Target, have released earnings reports, with Target showing promising gains. Lithium miners are in focus after their latest earnings, while iron ore prices have rise…
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Market Close 21 Aug 24: Longest winning streak since December 2015
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The market started down today but did manage to improve slightly securing the longest winning streak in a decade. With today being the busiest day of the reporting season, Laura and Stevie look at some of the outcomes, the improvement of the tech sector is in focus, and they discuss the drag that is being seen because of the finance sector. Domino’…
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Morning Report 21 Aug 24: ASX to slip as Wall Street rally runs out of steam
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The S&P 500 and NASDAQ ended lower, breaking an eight-day winning streak. Lowe's shares declined due to weak consumer spending on DIY projects. In contrast, Eli Lilly's shares rose as its weight-loss drug showed promise in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile, gold reached record highs, and the Australian dollar strengthened a…
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Market Close 20 Aug 24: Eighth straight day of gains for Aussie stocks
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The Australian share market is on the cusp of its longest winning streak since 2015, having already logged eight consecutive days of gains. However, despite the optimism, today's rise has been modest, impacted by weaker iron ore prices and cautious investor sentiment ahead of central bank meetings. Key sectors like materials and tech are performing…
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Morning Report 20 Aug 24: US stock markets post eighth positive session in a row
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US stocks are showing a promising recovery from early August losses, with technology stocks leading the gains ahead of Jackson Hole. The Aussie share market is also expected to rise today, supported by industrial metal prices, while the Aussie dollar has reached a one-month high as the Greenback hits a seven-month low. The content in this podcast i…
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Market Close 19 Aug 24: A mixed performance but the winning streak remains alive
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The market improved slightly again today edging closer once more to the recent record high. Laura and Stevie discuss the mixed performance that we have seen today with some of the sectors seeing losses but others managing to balance that out. Reporting season continues and so they discuss the data that came out today, gold prices are in the discuss…
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Morning Report 19 Aug 24: Wall Street posts its best week since 2023
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US stocks ended the week on a strong note, with technology stocks rebounding and leading Wall Street’s surge. Concerns about a US recession have eased after better-than-expected economic data, while hopes for lower interest rates are in focus ahead of a key Fed meeting. Meanwhile, the ASX faces headwinds as iron ore prices hit their lowest in two y…
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Market Close 16 Aug 24: Best day of the month for Aussie Stocks
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The ASX had a strong performance today, with the market experiencing its best week of the year, gaining 2.3% and nearing record highs. Global economic data provided a mixed but favorable backdrop, with easing inflation and robust US retail sales boosting investor confidence. Despite challenges, mining and energy stocks led gains, with tech and fina…
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Morning Report 16 Aug 24: ASX to rise for a sixth day as US retail data ignites global rally
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Wall Street surges as stronger retail sales boost investor sentiment, while Aussie investors are focused on NAB's trading update today. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ achieved a six-day winning streak, with big-box retailers climbing after Walmart's strong results. Meanwhile, copper and oil prices rise on hopes of a soft landing, while iron ore hits a 14-m…
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