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Morning Report 18 Jul 25: Earnings and economic updates push Wall Street to new record highs
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9:46Wall Street surged to new record highs overnight, buoyed by strong earnings results and upbeat economic data. Better-than-expected retail sales figures lifted investor sentiment, while financial stocks led gains on the back of improved earnings. The world’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, also rose after posting stronger-than-forecast results, adding furt…
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Market Close 17 Jul 25: Unexpected jobs data fuels a new record high
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9:49The market has set a new record high today with a boost that recovered the losses of yesterday. Laura and Stevie monitor this record move in real time, discuss the session, and the upcoming days with a number of companies set to release earnings results including Netflix. Locally all eleven sectors saw improvements today with financials and interes…
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Morning Report 17 Jul 25: Talk of sacking Powell spooks markets
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9:44Wall Street rebounded after mid-session volatility, buoyed by reports that President Trump has discussed replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In corporate news, Johnson & Johnson shares surged after the company posted better-than-expected earnings, while bank stocks were mixed despite also reporting strong results. On the data front, producer inflati…
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Market Close 16 Jul 25: Worst day in close to 2 months for Aussie stocks
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9:56The Aussie market snapped its winning streak on Wednesday, falling 0.8% in its worst session in around 10 weeks. Stevie and Laura break down the drivers behind the decline, including weakness in heavyweight sectors like materials and financials, and look ahead to tomorrow’s local jobs data and what it could mean for interest rates. They also discus…
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Morning Report 16 Jul 25: Stocks lower as trade concerns weigh on sentiment
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9:20US and European markets closed lower as investors weighed fresh economic data and corporate earnings. Chipmakers like Nvidia posted gains after the US government lifted some sales restrictions to China, while bank stocks lagged due to disappointing results. Meanwhile, a stronger US dollar continued to pressure commodity prices. Back home, Aussie sh…
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Market Close 15 Jul 25: Aussie market almost tastes record high
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9:56The Aussie sharemarket surged today, coming within just seven points of a record high. All sectors except mining finished in positive territory, with tech stocks and CSL helping lead the gains. Laura and Stevie unpack a raft of Chinese economic data, including GDP figures that slightly beat expectations, and preview a busy 24 hours ahead with key U…
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Morning Report 15 Jul 25: Wall Street weathers latest trade developments
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9:51US and European stocks wavered overnight as investors weighed the impact of new trade measures. A 30% tariff on Mexican and European imports sent shares of European carmakers lower across the board. Despite early losses, US markets recovered, buoyed by optimism ahead of upcoming earnings reports and key economic data. In company news, Warner Bros. …
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Market Close 14 Jul 25: Bitcoin hits a new peak
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9:51It has been another directionless session for the Aussie market but the week ahead may offer some direction. Laura and Stevie unpack the session which has remained mostly flat and reflect on 14 days of similar performance. Trump’s tariff plans continue to contribute to investor unease, South32 has dragged on the commodity space, and international t…
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Morning Report 14 Jul 25: Global stocks moderate as investors brace for new tariffs
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9:58US markets ended the week lower, retreating from record highs as investors braced for the latest tariff developments out of Washington. In some company news, Amazon shares rose following its record-breaking four-day Amazon Prime sales event and DoorDash also saw gains after upbeat commentary surrounding its partnership with Domino’s. Back home, Aus…
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Market Close 11 Jul 25: US rare earth investment pushes miners higher
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9:54It has been a quiet day for the Aussie market, but some rare earth stocks have been standouts. Stevie is solo to reflect on the session which has seen very little movement as the market danced around a record high. Stevie discusses the week which may have led to this cautious sentiment with rates remaining on hold, and Trump continuing to make tari…
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Morning Report 11 Jul 25: Wall Street hits fresh record highs
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9:51Wall Street rallied overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs as investors shrugged off tariff concerns. Delta Airlines boosted sentiment with an upbeat outlook, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is now on track to surpass Warren Buffett in personal wealth. In corporate news, Nutella maker Ferrero is reportedly planning a $3 bil…
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Market Close 10 Jul 25: What potential 200% pharmaceutical tariffs meant for healthcare
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9:22The market has reversed the losses of yesterday and is on track for the best day in more than two weeks. Laura is solo to reflect on the session where the financial sector has performed well as have real estate stocks rebounding from the recent losses after th interest rate hold decision. Lifestyle Communities continued to gain attention, as did Ne…
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Morning Report 10 Jul 25: Nasdaq closes at record high, driven by Nvidia
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9:56Wall Street surged as trade concerns eased, with the tech sector—particularly the Nasdaq—leading the gains. Nvidia made headlines by becoming the first company to reach a $4 trillion US valuation, while renewable energy firm AES also saw a sharp stock jump amid takeover interest. However, geopolitical tensions persist, with President Trump unveilin…
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Market Close 09 Jul 25: Copper stocks slump on tariff threats
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8:48Tariffs continue to lead the conversation today as Laura and Stevie unpack the worst day for the Aussie market in around 9 weeks. Despite being the worst day, the market has once again not moved much, Trump has discussed a 50% tariff on copper which has seen copper stocks and gold prices take a hit, and he has continued to discuss tariffs on pharma…
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Morning Report 09 Jul 25: US stocks hit a wall as Trump’s remarks lift copper
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9:51Wall Street stalled overnight amid a lack of investor conviction, with banks leading the declines as HSBC adopted a more cautious stance. US Treasury yields fell for a fifth straight session, while copper posted its best day since 1989 after President Trump vowed not to extend tariffs and toughened his stance on copper and drug imports. In company …
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Market Close 08 Jul 25: RBA shocks with interest rate decision
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9:41The market has dropped slightly today but the drops could have been more significant with the expected rate cut not coming to fruition. Laura and Stevie discuss the shock decision, and the upcoming things to watch that could speak to a cut in August. Tariff discussions continue to keep markets on edge, the sectors had mixed performance with consume…
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Morning Report 08 Jul 25: Stocks sink as Trump’s tariff plans boost dollar
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9:52Wall Street pulled back from record highs as fresh trade concerns rattle investors. President Trump has announced steep tariffs on five countries, set to take effect from August 1st, sparking widespread market unease. Meanwhile, Tesla shed $68 billion in market value after CEO Elon Musk’s political ambitions unsettled investors. In contrast, Europe…
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