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Tom and Ryan take a deep dive into the U.S market this morning where traders are pensive as politicians navigate a debt ceiling stalemate. In a surprising move, the Peoples Bank of China has held the one year lending rate steady. A flat start to trade is expected in Australia with James Hardy's earnings in focus. Plus the team look at 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 is joined by Craig James, Chief Economist at CommSec today as they give you Monday’s closing market updates. The gains continued this week with the market closing in positive territory. Financials weighed heavy again today due to more banks trading ex-dividend. A takeover in the gold industry could create one of the world’s largest producer of gold. They preview some of the key things for investors to watch this week, including the latest out of China Finally, a look at the week ahead, two important updates, which could lead to even more interest rate hikes. ​​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 where share markets have fallen slightly on Friday with weaker consumer confidence. Meanwhile the Peoples Bank of China is predicted to cut interest rates for the first time since 2022. Back in Australia shares are expected to open higher ahead of a big week of economic data. Plus the team look at energy prices as well as 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 on this Friday night with the last update for the week. As expected, the market closed in positive territory tonight, snapping a 3 day losing streak. Most sectors did well today, with all but materials and energy on the up. Gold stocks struggled most, but followed huge gains since February due in part to the US suffering its second and third largest bank failures in American history. Almond prices might be on the rise after Select Harvest said it will be a bad year for it’s crop. Next week, watch key updates on jobs and wages, which could be important for upcoming interest rate decisions in Australia.   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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Tom and Ryan look to Wall Street where markets have struggled to advance despite a better reading on inflation. Meanwhile US unemployment increases to an 18 month high. Elon Musk will step down as CEO of twitter with the Tesla share price climbing in response. Aussie shares are expected to end the week lower with REA Groups shares in focus. And the team have 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.

Join Steve and Laura as they give you today’s closing market updates. Unsurprisingly, the market is down for the third straight day, but not by much! Allkem was on top today after news of it's merger. 6 of the 11 sectors were up today, with Tech performing the strongest and Utilities the worst. Westpac fell after trading ex-dividend and weighed on the financials sector. UK Banks to announce its interest rate decision tonight. Finally, the market has been following a trend of performing badly in the morning and lifting in the arvo, will we be able to cross over to positive territory 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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan look at important inflation figures from the U.S overnight as Wall Street treads water. Slowing inflation and AI boost tech stocks. A merger in the Australian lithium sector creates the third largest lithium producer globally. Commodity prices weaker off the back of weak Chinese trade data. And the Bank of England set to lift interest rates.  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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Stevie are back for your Wednesday evening market update. The market is down for the second day in a row, largely due to the financial sector. Only 4 of the 11 sectors lifted today, with healthcare coming out on top. Meanwhile Redbubble is aiming to cut costs by reducing its workforce by 23%. Lastly, did the budget impact today’s market? Listen to find 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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan look at yesterdays budget where Australia announced a surplus in the fastest improvement since World War II. Markets are pensive on Wall Street ahead of inflation figures due out tonight. Meanwhile the U.S debt ceiling deadlock threatens to push the country into an unprecedented default. The team also look at this mornings commodity prices 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.

It's federal budget night and Stevie and Laura are back to give you the run down on if it will have an impact on the Aussie share market. The market is down again today after a day of gains and losses. Consumer confidence has fallen with retail facing it's biggest fall since the pandemic and finally, banks are back up.   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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan look ahead to budget day with a surplus predicted to be announced this afternoon. US markets tread water ahead of important inflation figures. Ryan looks into what we can expect in the Australian share market today with energy shares predicted to rise off the back of strong oil prices. And the team look at commodities as well as 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.

Laura and Stevie are back to give you Monday's closing updates. The market is off to a positive start with consumer staples was the only sector to fall. Once again lithium is in focus with most lithium stocks advancing and oil prices are up 4%. Finally, a look at the week ahead, including tomorrows federal budget and Commonwealth's quarterly update.    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 adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan look into how better than expected employment figures have spurred the US markets, as well as creating an inflation headache for the Central Bank. Warren Buffet gives a warning to shareholders at the Berkshire Hathaway Conference. Ryan looks ahead to the Australian budget tomorrow and the team have the latest commodity prices with gold taking a dip. 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 back for the weekly market closing update. Today, the ASX 200 is back out of a 3 day losing streak. They recap how the market performed over the course of the week. Banks were in the spotlight with MQG and ANZ releasing profit result. AI company Brainchip was today's winner despite a rocky past and Medibank was in the news due to the data breach last year. Finally, they give updates on 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 at how continued instability of the US banking system overnight weighs on the markets. Apple follows strong tech trends with its second quarter results. NAB shares plummet despite strong half-year results. Also looking ahead today to ANZs half-year results as well as the Reserve Banks semi-annual Statement of Monetary Policy, which is expected to signal future inflation challenges.  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 with today's closing updates. The Aussie market managed to recoup its earlier losses today following a tough night on Wall Street. Financials were under pressure today after NAB posted weaker-than-expected profit results. Super retail group fell most on the ASX 200.  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.

May the 4th be with you! This morning Tom and Ryan look how the US Federal Reserve rate hike has affected the markets. Back in Australia NAB is set to release its 1H23 trading update today with positive expectations. Ryan looks at the latest commodity prices and they look at 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 to give us today's closing market update. The Aussie market declined to have its worst day in 6 weeks. Energy stocks were hit hard after oil declined 5% overnight. Gold stocks stood out as 8 of 10 best performers, as investors retreated to the safe haven asset. Tonight the US Federal Reserve is due to make a decision on interest rates. Consumers are still spending on hospitality but remaining cautious with retail.    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.

Ryan and Tom look into Australian shares which are expected to extend losses after the reserve banks latest rate hike. Shares on Wall Street dive as well as concerns about bank stability re-emerge. They crack into a rollercoaster of developments in the share market overnight and give you the latest commodity prices as well as 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.

Join Laura and Steve for today's closing market update. They discuss today's big announcement from the RBA, another rise to interest rates and a volatile close to the market. Lake Resources remains in the top 3 stocks for the 2nd day in a row and a big day expected tomorrow with the European and UK markets reopening after holidays.    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.