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Wall Street took a breather overnight as investors paused following two strong sessions, despite a string of upbeat quarterly results from major US companies. General Motors surged 16% after lifting its full-year outlook and easing tariff concerns, while 3M, Coca-Cola and Ford also impressed with strong earnings. The Dow hit a record high, though tech stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet pulled back on renewed US-China trade uncertainty. Meanwhile, gold slumped more than 5% and silver nearly 9% in their steepest falls in over a decade, pressuring mining stocks. ASX futures point to a weaker open, down 0.5%, with updates ahead from Woodside, Iluka, and REA Group. 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 ASX200 closed 0.7 % higher at 9,115, a fresh all‑time high and an 11.5 % YTD gain, best since 2021. Materials led the rally, with BHP and gold miners soaring as gold topped $4,359/oz. Hub24 jumped 10.5 % on record inflows, while Cleanaway fell after a failed AGM vote. Look ahead to US earnings, Canadian inflation and an RBA governor speech. 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.
Wall Street kicked off the week with strong gains as optimism spread across markets. Apple shares surged more than 4% to a record high on stronger iPhone 17 sales and a broker upgrade, helping lift the Nasdaq by 1.5% and the S&P 500 by 1.1%. Bank and semiconductor stocks also rallied, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index hitting an all-time high. Closer to home, Aussie shares are tipped to open higher after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed an $8.5 billion Rare Earths and Critical Minerals Agreement, while gold prices jumped more than 3%. 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 Aussie sharemarket kicked off the week on a positive note, supported by strong gains in the big banks which offset weakness across the miners. The ASX200 rose 0.4%, climbing back above 9,000 points and sitting just shy of last week’s record high. CBA led the banks, while gold and iron ore declines weighed on BHP and the miners. Linus Rare Earths jumped 6.5% on talk of US supply deals, while Deep Yellow slumped 19% after a sudden CEO exit. Bapcor fell sharply on weak guidance, while Neuren Pharmaceuticals rose on fast-track approval for one of its drugs. Locally, results from BHP and South32 are due tomorrow, with US earnings from Netflix and Tesla also in focus this week. 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.
US markets turned things around on Friday, shrugging off the banking jitters that rattled investors a day earlier. Solid results from a few regional lenders helped restore confidence, and all three major indices closed higher. Today, Aussie shares look set to open slightly weaker, with Chinese GDP data and a dip in commodities weighing on sentiment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to the US to meet President Trump, with rare earths and critical minerals expected high on the agenda. 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.
ASX200 fell 0.81% on Friday, erasing a 0.86% gain from the record high day. Energy led losses, down 2.8%, with tech and financials also slipping. Gold surged to a fresh over $4300 record, up 6% on the week, while silver rose 3.5%. Ahead, US earnings, a pending RBA speaker and US inflation data dominate, plus busy local AGM and corporate updates. 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.
Wall Street lost ground as a wave of bad loan fears hit US banks, knocking confidence in the financial sector and pulling markets lower. Regional lenders Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance were at the centre of the sell-off, each tumbling by more than 10% after revealing losses tied to fraudulent commercial loans. In Europe, markets were steadier after France’s prime minister survived two confidence votes, and closer to home, Aussie shares are tipped to pull back from record highs after yesterday’s strong run. Iron ore has dropped to six-week lows, gold has hit new all-time highs, and the Aussie dollar remains under 65 US cents. 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 was a record-breaking day for the Aussie market, with the ASX200 smashing through 9,100 points for the first time ever as investors cheered fresh signs of an upcoming rate cut. Thursday’s jobs report showed unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, pushing the odds of a November cut to more than 70%. Real estate stocks soared, the big banks were mostly higher, and Macquarie was a standout – up more than 5%. Gold miners stayed hot as prices hit new highs, but rare earth producers struggled as US-China trade tensions escalated again. 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.
Wall Street was boosted overnight by upbeat bank earnings, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America both smashing expectations, but gains faded as investors remained cautious amid US-China trade tensions. Tech stocks also added some spark, helping the Nasdaq close around 0.8% higher. European markets found their footing too, with France’s CAC up 2% after signs of political stability returned. Here at home, futures are pointing to a softer start after the ASX200’s strongest session in two weeks. Jobs data out later today is expected to show steady unemployment at 4.2%, and we’ll also hear from a number of big names including Santos, Challenger, Treasury Wines and Stockland. 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 ASX200 was up about 0.9 % in afternoon trade, close to the 9 000‑point psychological barrier, driven chiefly by a 1.2 % rise in the financials sector as major banks posted stronger earnings and dividend upgrades. Materials also added strength after softer Chinese inflation data, while energy fell on lower oil prices. Looking ahead, market focus will shift to US bank results, the US Fed’s upcoming rate decision, and Australia’s jobs report due tomorrow, which could steer the RBA’s policy path. 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.
1US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell’s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 also gained on the back of strong US bank results. In commodities, oil fell 1% on supply glut worries, while iron ore slipped on profit-taking. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to lift around 1% as gold hits a fresh record high, though the Aussie dollar remains below 65 US cents. 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 ASX200 edged up about 0.2% today, ending a two‑day losing streak as miners, energy and materials rallied on higher commodity prices and fresh record highs for gold and silver. Health care and tech added modest gains, while banks slipped. RBA minutes reaffirmed steady rates, and investors await Thursday’s jobs data, November inflation figures and Powell’s Fed outlook. 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.
Wall Street staged a miraculous turnaround as Donald Trump reassured markets by talking down trade concerns with China. Broadcom soared, adding $150 billion in value on news of its OpenAI agreement, while quantum stocks rallied after JPMorgan’s latest tech investment push. Bank stocks also climbed ahead of an earnings bonanza, and Tesla gained on stronger China EV sales. In commodities, oil prices rose as the US and China moved to de-escalate trade tensions, while gold broke through $4,100 to a record high. Back home, the ASX is expected to rebound on Tuesday after recording its biggest single-day drop since September 2024. 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.
Today the ASX200 fell about 0.8%, its biggest slide in weeks, as all 11 sectors traded red. Tech led the losses while gold miners rose two to three percent on a jump in metal price. ANZ outperformed with a 3.3% gain after its strategy update, whereas Treasury Wines plunged 15% after pulling guidance. Investors watch US inflation, Australian jobs data and the Qantas breach fallout. 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.
US stocks suffered their steepest drop in five months as tensions between Beijing and the White House escalated. The Trump administration’s threat of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports sent markets into a tailspin, with the Magnificent Seven slumping nearly 4% and tech heavyweights Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon each falling about 2%. Elsewhere, safe-haven assets gained favour as bond yields fell and gold prices climbed, while energy producers were in focus after oil prices tumbled 4%. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Monday as tariff anxiety ripples through global markets. 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.
Despite more green shoots than red across the market, the ASX 200 couldn’t keep its momentum, slipping for a fourth time in five sessions. A 2% fall in materials proved too heavy to shake off, wiping out Thursday’s gains as gold and iron ore prices cooled. Tech and retail names kept things interesting — JB Hi-Fi, Flight Centre and Temple & Webster all in the winner’s circle — while Lynas Rare Earths, Guzman y Gomez and the gold miners weighed on trade. 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.
Wall Street pulled back from record highs with the S&P 500 facing another heat check as the rally faltered. Albemarle shares rose after a broker upgrade on cash flow prospects, while rare earth stocks surged after China tightened its grip on global supplies. Delta Airlines reported robust demand heading into 2026, and PepsiCo announced a portfolio overhaul under activist pressure. In Europe, Ferrari suffered its worst single-day drop on record, overshadowing the launch of its new EV technology. In commodities, oil eased 1.5% following a Gaza ceasefire, copper climbed to a 16-month high, and gold slipped below $4,000 an ounce. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to end the week on the back foot, with the local dollar weakening against a stronger Greenback. 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 Aussie market managed its first lift of the week, though momentum was modest and buyer enthusiasm remained subdued. The ASX200 edged higher despite weakness across financials and tech stocks, with materials the clear standout, hitting a record high thanks to gains from gold and rare earth miners. Lynas Rare Earth surged to a 14-year peak while BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue also advanced. Meanwhile, Guzman y Gomez shares swung wildly after announcing a $100 million buyback, Liontown rose following changes to its Ford contract, and Netwealth delivered strong quarterly inflows. With few catalysts ahead of next week’s key events and RBA remarks due tomorrow, trade remained light as investors treaded cautiously near record highs. 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.
Wall Street looked past government shutdown worries, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs. Technology led the charge, boosted by Nvidia on renewed demand hopes. Meanwhile, Fed minutes showed policymakers remain cautious on rate cuts amid ongoing inflation concerns. In Europe, French stocks bounced back after recent turmoil. In commodities, gold shattered the $4,000 mark, while energy names slipped despite lower oil inventories. Back home, Aussie shares are set to edge higher on Thursday after New Zealand cut 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 advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ASX200 edged lower, down about 0.1 % and marking a third consecutive losing session. Weakness came from tech, retail and telco stocks, while energy fell and materials gave modest support. Gold broke the $4,000‑a‑ounce milestone, driving a surge in the precious‑metal sector. Looking ahead, markets will watch the US Federal Reserve minutes, upcoming US crude‑oil inventory data and tomorrow’s Australian consumer‑inflation 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.
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