CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes. Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen. 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 ...
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Market Close 27 Feb 25: Why bumper NVIDIA profits failed to impress
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9:52The market has edged higher today following the recent losing streak. Laura and Stevie talk through this session and the impact that Nvidia’s record breaking earnings results had on both local and international markets. Locally most of the sectors saw improvements across the session, they talk through the earnings results that caught attention incl…
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Morning Report 27 Feb 25: S&P 500 index slides for a fifth day in big market reversal
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9:02US stocks are experiencing a downturn ahead of key earnings results, with Nvidia set for a major test. On the other hand, General Motors raised its quarterly dividend. Meanwhile, US defence stocks fell as Trump confirmed Mexico and Canada tariffs will take effect on April 2. In commodities, oil remains at a two-month low amid rising US fuel invento…
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Market Close 26 Feb 25: Market falls for the seventh time in eight days
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9:26The market has dropped again today in a week that has seen mixed performance across the sectors. Laura and Steve unpack the session with materials doing the worst and financials helping to balance some of those losses. Earnings results will continue through the week and so they analyse likely outcomes from these and they reflect on the part that ta…
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Morning Report 26 Feb 25: S&P 500 falls for fourth day after weak US consumer confidence data
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9:48The S&P 500 has extended its losing streak to four days as weak consumer confidence data weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dragged the NASDAQ lower ahead of its earnings report, while the Magnificent 7 stocks slipped into correction territory. Meanwhile, Tesla sales plunged 45% in Europe, and Krispy Kreme shares suffered a record drop. In Europe, stocks…
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Market Close 25 Feb 25: Profit results rattle Aussie market
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9:47The Aussie market is down for the sixth time in seven sessions, with losses across tech, mining, and banking sectors. Investors are on edge ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and key U.S. inflation data, both of which could shake global markets. While energy stocks are mixed, Woodside is up despite a profit slump, and consumer discretionary stocks, includi…
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Morning Report 25 Feb 25: Wall Street mixed in uneven trade with Nvidia results in focus
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9:48Wall Street is seeing mixed trading, with Nvidia's earnings in focus. In company news, Apple plans to add 20,000 U.S. jobs amid tariff concerns, while Alibaba shares drop on China trade worries. Berkshire rises on strong earnings, but Domino’s slips after a U.S. sales miss. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields are lower ahead of key inflation data, and …
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Market Close 24 Feb 25: The tech sector's biggest decline in years weighs on Aussie markets
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9:57The Aussie market started the week with little movement, as declines in tech and resource stocks were balanced by gains in the big banks. Despite slipping earlier, the market recovered from its worst levels, continuing a rough streak of losses over the past six weeks. Globally, the US market saw its worst session of the year, with tech giants dragg…
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Morning Report 24 Feb 25: Wall Street closes sharply lower amid mounting US economic and tariff concerns
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8:57Stocks ended the week lower, with Wall Street suffering its worst session of 2025 so far. US bond yields fell amid weakening economic data, while UnitedHealth declined on a Medicare billing probe. Akamai slipped on a weak outlook, but vaccine stocks jumped on reports of a new coronavirus study in China. In Europe, the Stoxx 600 neared record highs …
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Market Close 21 Feb 25: Biggest weekly drop in 2.5 years
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9:59The Aussie share market is wrapping up its worst week since September 2022, down roughly 3% as financial stocks weigh heavily after a string of disappointing bank earnings and an RBA rate cut. Despite hitting record highs just last week, the financial sector is now on track for its worst weekly performance in two and a half years. Meanwhile, the ma…
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Morning Report 21 Feb 25: US stocks fall on Walmart's warning as big banks sink
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9:58US stocks fell as Walmart’s profit forecast missed expectations amid slowing growth, while Palantir shares fell as the Pentagon planned budget cuts. Alibaba surged on an e-commerce and cloud revival, and Hasbro gained on a profit beat. Meanwhile, US banks underperformed, heading for their worst drop in two months, and European stocks declined ahead…
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Market Close 20 Feb 25: On track for worst week since September 2023
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9:47The Aussie market continued its losing streak, falling 1.3% and hitting a one-month low, weighed down by declines in financial and materials stocks. Banks, particularly ANZ, struggled after recent strong gains, while mining giants Fortescue and Rio Tinto disappointed with lower profits. Despite a challenging environment, some bright spots emerged—T…
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Morning Report 20 Feb 25: S&P 500 hits fresh record highs
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9:37The S&P 500 reached new record highs despite a mixed market performance. President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals, and chips, raising concerns among Fed officials about inflation. European shares saw their biggest daily drop of 2025 on tariff fears, while UK inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 3% in Jan…
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Market Close 19 Feb 25: Lower bank profits weigh on ASX
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9:58The Aussie market suffered its third consecutive decline, with financial and energy stocks leading the losses. The financial sector, in particular, posted its worst drop of the year, driven by NAB’s disappointing quarterly report and CBA trading ex-dividend. Meanwhile, mineral resources plummeted over 20% after swinging to a major loss and cutting …
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Morning Report 19 Feb 25: US stock rally slows as S&P 500 hovers near record high
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9:58US investors return from a public holiday with a cautious mindset, yet optimism remains for equities, as investors expect them to be the best-performing asset class in 2025. In corporate news, Intel shares surged the most since 2023 on speculation of a potential breakup, while SuperMicro extended its rally after issuing a bullish forecast. In contr…
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Market Close 18 Feb 25: Stocks slide despite rate cut
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9:59Interest rates have been cut today and the market’s reaction was mixed. Laura and Stevie unpack this volatility and the uncertainty in investor sentiment following statements from the RBA that muddy expectations around further rate decisions. The interest rate sensitive sectors today took a hit, and there was a barrage of earnings results out today…
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Morning Report 18 Feb 25: ASX to edge higher ahead of expected RBA rate cut
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9:55The Presidents’ Day public holiday has Wall Street offline yet it ended higher in afternoon trade. In Europe, stocks hit record highs, with defense stocks surging amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In commodities, oil prices lifted on speculation that OPEC may delay planned output hikes, while gold gained on a softer U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, iron o…
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Market Close 17 Feb 25: Will Aussies get a rate cut on Tuesday?
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9:59The market has fallen today but this is following four straight days of improvements. Laura and Stevie reflect on today’s session and discuss the imminent interest rate decision. They discuss the likelihood of a rate cut and the impact that either outcome could have on the market, and look at the performance of each of the sectors with some of the …
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Morning Report 17 Feb 25: Wall Street treads water as retail sales slump
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9:55Wall Street had a mixed finish last week, with the broader market remaining flat while technology stocks led gains despite rising concerns over export controls. Better-than-expected earnings provided support, helping stocks notch weekly improvements. In company news, Airbnb shares surged after delivering a stronger-than-expected outlook, while Appl…
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