Best CommSec Podcasts (2024)

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Market Close 03 Sep 24: Dividends weigh on Aussie stocks 8:38

6h ago8:38

8:38

It has been a quiet start to the month after a rocky August, with Laura describing the session today as ‘directionless’ with the US market shut. Laura and Stevie look at the performance of the sectors which was evenly split across gains and declines with materials and consumer staples seeing some losses. They look at the stocks that caught their ey…

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Morning Report 03 Sept 24: Wall Street closed for Labor Day holiday 9:53

5h ago9:53

9:53

Northern hemisphere markets remain neutral as Wall Street celebrates Labor Day. German stocks reached a record high despite its ongoing political uncertainty. Meanwhile, Rightmove shares surged following REA Group's bid, while iron ore experienced its steepest decline in two years. Locally, Aussie shares are expected to open slightly higher, ex-div…

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Market Close 02 Sep 24: Star Entertainment Group suspended from trading on the ASX 9:50

4h ago9:50

9:50

It was a mixed performance for the Aussie market today with reporting season having come to a close. Laura and Stevie reflect on a session which started with declines but gradually clawed those losses back to finish in the green. They reflect on the performance of the last month and look at the stocks that drove the gains today. They dive into the …

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Morning Report 02 Sept 24: Dow Jones hits second consecutive record high 9:28

3h ago9:28

9:28

Wall Street has ended August on a high note, with record highs for the Dow Jones and S&P 500. The U.S market posted its fourth consecutive month of gains as the stock rally broadened ahead of upcoming job data. Earnings growth has been particularly strong in the technology, financial, and healthcare sectors. However, U.S oil prices plunged by 3% as…

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Market Close 30 Aug 24: A flat end to a turbulent month 9:18

2h ago9:18

9:18

The Aussie market closed flat, but is likely to end August with a slight decline. Reporting season was mixed, with notable movements like Downer rising 17% after a strong profit report and Appen plunging 16% after losing key contracts. Retail spending was flat in July, aligning with higher costs of living. Looking ahead, key US inflation data and A…

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Morning Report 30 Aug 24: Dow Jones hits record high as share market rally broadens 10:00

7h ago10:00

10:00

Wall Street has ended August in neutral, with US economic data suggesting a soft landing for the world's largest economy. The Dow Jones hit a record high, while the NASDAQ declined as Nvidia shares tumbled. Oil prices rose due to supply concerns in Libya and Iraq. Meanwhile, Aussie shares are expected to finish the week on a high, supported by stro…

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Market Close 29 Aug 24: Final flurry of profit results 9:59

3h ago9:59

9:59

The ASX 200 closed slightly lower despite some gains earlier in the week. The market's performance was influenced by a tough start to August and modest improvements since, with concerns about a US recession and Japan's interest rate hike adding pressure. Nvidia's stellar earnings in the US were overshadowed by doubts about sustained growth, impacti…

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Morning Report 29 Aug 24: Wall Street tumbles as investors brace for Nvidia results 9:49

2h ago9:49

9:49

Wall Street retreats as investors eagerly await Nvidia's earnings figures, while Australian shares are set to fall amid declining commodity prices. OpenAI is in talks to raise funding, which would value the company at $100 billion. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reached a market value of $1 trillion. U.S. retail shares, includin…

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Market Close 28 Aug 24: A flat day for the market as inflation data is back in focus 9:46

2d ago9:46

9:46

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 9:57

3d ago9:57

9:57

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 9:13

4h ago9:13

9:13

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 9:42

4h ago9:42

9:42

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 9:54

1h ago9:54

9:54

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 10:00

1h ago10:00

10:00

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 9:30

11d ago9:30

9:30

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 9:22

12h ago9:22

9:22

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 9:56

13d ago9:56

9:56

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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Market Close 03 Sep 24: Dividends weigh on Aussie stocks 8:38

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Morning Report 03 Sept 24: Wall Street closed for Labor Day holiday 9:53

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Market Close 02 Sep 24: Star Entertainment Group suspended from trading on the ASX 9:50

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Morning Report 02 Sept 24: Dow Jones hits second consecutive record high 9:28

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Market Close 30 Aug 24: A flat end to a turbulent month 9:18

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Morning Report 30 Aug 24: Dow Jones hits record high as share market rally broadens 10:00

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Market Close 29 Aug 24: Final flurry of profit results 9:59

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Morning Report 29 Aug 24: Wall Street tumbles as investors brace for Nvidia results 9:49

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Market Close 28 Aug 24: A flat day for the market as inflation data is back in focus 9:46

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Morning Report 28 Aug 24: Wall Street pensive ahead of big tech earnings 9:57

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Market Close 27 Aug 24: Australia’s largest miner lifts on earnings results 9:13

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Morning Report 27 Aug 24: Dow Jones hits record high 9:42

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Market Close 26 Aug 24: Eleventh gain in 12 days for Aussie stocks 9:54

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Morning Report 26 Aug 24: Powell's pivot fuels Wall Street rally 10:00

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Market Close 23 Aug 24: Egg-cellent winning streak ends 9:30

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Morning Report 23 Aug 24: ASX to end ten day winning streak 9:22

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Market Close 22 Aug 24: Ten day winning streak for Aussie stocks 9:56

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