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Tom and Ryan look to the U.S first where the Dow Jones broke a 3-day winning streak as bank stocks tumble. Meanwhile U.S retail spending data comes in hotter than expected. Ryan looks at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand which is to hand down its interest rate decision. Plus the team have 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.

The market rebounded from the losses yesterday, finishing up by 28 points. 8 of the 11 sectors were higher today with health care coming out as a clear winner, real estate had the biggest losses. Health care leader CSL was a top performer today after profit results while careers company Seek was among the worst. Coming up this week we have jobs data on Thursday and the next 2 weeks will be the busiest of the year with profit results. 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 looks at tech stocks which led Wall Street higher overnight. Ryan previews some U.S retail and consumer spending figures. Meanwhile the China property crisis weighs on commodities. Plus the team have this mornings 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.

Laura and Steve are back as the ASX hits the lowest levels in around 4 weeks with sluggish data out of China impacting growth.  As we kick off one of the busiest periods for profit results Laura and Steve discuss the companies which have released their full year results and look ahead to the many things that could impact the market in 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.

Tom and Ryan look to U.S stocks this morning which have slipped as investors reflect on higher factory inflation. Meanwhile weaker Chinese figures create headwinds for the AUD. Spy futures point to losses at the start of trade on Monday. Plus this mornings commodities.  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 ended the week down after 3 days of gains. Only 2 of the 11 sectors finished higher today, with energy having the biggest losses. US inflation data didn’t impact the Aussie market has much as expected. Big week ahead with Aussie profit results coming out! 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 into mixed performances from U.S stocks overnight despite a better reading on inflation. They unpack the latest results from the luxury retail sector. Ryan previews REA Groups results and the team have this mornings 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.

The stock market was up for a third straight session despite only 5 sectors finishing higher. The energy sector was a clear winner with gains of over 2%, unfortunately for tech their losses were just as high. Coming up, inflation data out of the US could impact Aussie markets 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.

Tom and Ryan look to the U.S first this morning where investors are holding their breath ahead of key U.S inflation data out tonight. Meanwhile the ASX is expected to open lower today ahead of earnings from AGL Energy. They look into oil prices which have hit a 9 month high. And the team have 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.

Stevie and Laura are here to give you Wednesday’s closing market update. The market finished up today with 6 of the 11 sectors finishing higher. Financial came out on top and once again, health care had the biggest losses. Funeral provider Invocare was up after coming out of a trading halt, this was following the company agreeing to a takeover offer. 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 start this morning with U.S regional banks which have seen some credit downgrades overnight. Ryan looks into a surprise bank tax announcement from the Italian government. Locally the Aussie market is expected to open lower ahead of Commonwealth Bank earnings results today. Plus this mornings 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.

Steve and Laura are back for the CommSec Market Update on a day where low consumer confidence may have contributed to a flat Australian market.  One of the strongest retail stocks of last year saw a drop in share price, James Hardie was a surprising driver of the market, and five of the sectors saw a decline.  Steve and Laura also look at what could be next for the market as reporting season starts to ramp up and inflation stats are expected from China. 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 deep dive into some of the biggest company results including Tyson Foods and Berkshire Hathaway, after the latter posted a record quarterly profit. Meanwhile, back in Australia, Ryan looks at results from building materials company James Hardie. Tom touches on European market performance overnight, plus the team have this mornings 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.

The stock market started off the week down today with 6 of the 11 sectors finishing lower. Health care fell the most while real estate was the biggest gainer. Estia health saw gains after agreeing to a takeover offer and Lake Resources was the worst performer overall, hitting a 2.5 year low after responding to an ASX query. Ahead, inflation in the US will be in the spotlight at the tail end of the week. While reporting season starts to ramp up locally. 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 Wall Street first this morning which has ended lower after a mixed U.S jobs report. Meanwhile Apple shares weigh on U.S markets. Ryan looks into oil prices which have risen for a sixth straight week. And Tom has this mornings commodities and the AUD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market ended the week up after two days of declines. The sectors were mixed with 7 of the 11 sectors closing up, tech came out on top while health care declined the most. Clothing retailer City Chic was up after news that they would exit the EU market and Afterpay owner Block was down after handing down quarterly results. 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 U.S shares which have eased overnight ahead of key results from Apple and Amazon. Meanwhile Aussie shares are expected to open modestly higher today. Oil prices rise as Russia and Saudi Arabia keeps supplies tight. And the Bank of England lists interest rates. Plus the team have this mornings 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.

The market closed down for a second straight session with 10 of the 11 sectors seeing losses. Telecom was the only sector gaining today thanks to Telstra and engineering company Downer was down. Coming up, some big names in the US market reporting profits.  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 at the downgrade of the U.S Government credit rating and what this means for the markets today. Meanwhile Aussie shares are expected to open lower ahead of trade and retail spending data. Tom looks at the performance of some insurance stocks and Ryan previews the Bank of England’s interest rate decision. Plus the team have the 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.

The market was down today, finishing up with the worst day in a month. All 11 sectors were down today after all of them seeing gains yesterday. Travel company Helloworld was among the top performers today and EVT limited who own Thredbo, and various hotels and cinemas were down following a downgrade in expectations.  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.