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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and global markets. US stocks hit fresh record highs despite the government shutdown, as investors increasingly bet on near-term rate cuts following the biggest fall in private payrolls since 2023. Healthcare stocks led gains, lifted by eased pricing fears after the Trump deal, while Nike s…
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The ASX200 slipped only a few points, staying near flat after a 1.4 % September loss and an 8 % YTD gain. Drivers were the first US government shutdown in seven years and mixed sector moves – utilities and industrials led, while consumer discretionary lagged. DroneShield exploded 600 % YTD, while lithium miners fell. Look ahead to US payroll data, …
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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and global markets. US markets closed the quarter with modest gains despite concerns over a looming government shutdown. The S&P 500 recorded its biggest third-quarter advance since 2020, while the Nasdaq notched its strongest September quarter since 2012. The Dow Jones also closed at a rec…
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The ASX200 slipped about 0.2 % in the final September session, erasing most of the month’s 1.3 % fall. Materials led, with gold miners supplying the top‑ten performers and DroneShield up 37 %. Energy fell roughly 10 % as oil prices dropped. The RBA held the cash rate at 3.6 %, cutting market odds of a November cut to about 40 %. Upcoming: Oct 29 in…
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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and global markets. Tech stocks led Wall Street higher as investors weighed the risk of a potential government shutdown, with US bond yields easing on the uncertainty. Robinhood shares climbed on strong prediction market volumes, while Barrick and Newmont announced leadership changes as gol…
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The ASX200 jumped about 0.85% on Monday, extending a three‑day winning streak driven by strong gains in the big four banks and a surge in gold miners, while energy and tech lagged. DroneShield spiked 19% to a fresh record. Market focus shifts to tomorrow’s RBA interest‑rate decision, upcoming US jobs data, a hefty $8.5 billion dividend payout week …
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Wall Street ended a three-day losing streak after the latest inflation report, with the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation coming in line with economists’ expectations. This relief saw buyers push most sectors higher. Pharma stocks jumped on tariff news and game maker Electronic Arts surged on reports of a potential $50 billion buyout. Energy sha…
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The ASX200 closed modestly higher on Friday, up about 0.08% and breaking a three‑week losing streak, while September remains down roughly 2%. Stronger‑than‑expected August inflation trimmed market expectations for a November RBA rate cut to about 50%. US President Trump’s 100% tariff on pharma imports dragged healthcare stocks such as CSL, Pro Medi…
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Wall Street retreated for a third straight session as stronger growth figures cast doubt on the likelihood of a November rate cut. The US economy recorded its fastest pace of growth in two years, while Treasuries gained as the data clouded the Fed’s policy outlook. In company news, CoreWeave expanded its deals with OpenAI, while Oracle extended its…
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The ASX200 ended Thursday more or less flat after a choppy session, with mining and energy stocks leading gains on stronger oil and copper prices. Woodside and Santos rose with crude oil at seven-week highs, while copper miners like Sandfire and BHP climbed after supply disruptions in Indonesia. Billions in dividends were paid out by BHP, Rio Tinto…
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Wall Street lost ground for a second straight day as investors took a breather, with chipmakers falling on a weak outlook from Micron Technology. Elsewhere, selling continued in AI names, including Nvidia and Oracle. In commodities, copper rallied to a 15-month high after Freeport declared force majeure, while oil surged 3% to a seven-week peak on …
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The ASX200 suffered its worst day in three weeks, falling 1% as August inflation came in hotter than expected at 3% annually. Higher electricity bills drove the headline figure, though underlying inflation eased to 2.6%. Banks led declines with Westpac down 3.5% amid job cuts news, while DroneShield continued its stellar run. Energy stocks bucked t…
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Wall Street hit pause after a record-breaking run, with tech stocks under pressure as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave no hint on future rate moves. Nvidia slipped following news of OpenAI’s $100 billion deal, while U.S. Treasuries declined for a fourth straight day on cautious Fed commentary. In commodities, oil rose $1 a barrel as the restart of Kurd…
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Steve welcomes listeners to a Tuesday lift, as the ASX200 gains about 0.4 %. Mining and banks lead gains, while tech lags and consumer staples lose. The market feels the drag of a 25 % drop in Myer shares after a 30 % plunge in profits, plus a 5 % dip in Regis amid aged‑care fund fears. Tomorrow’s focus: August CPI data, US manufacturing figures, a…
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Technology stocks led Wall Street to fresh record highs on expectations of two more rate cuts from the Fed this year. Nvidia also hit a record after unveiling a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, while Teradyne surged on broker upgrades and Apple gained on a product boost. In contrast, Tylenol’s maker, Kenvue, slumped on reports linking the drug to…
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The ASX200 rose 0.4% on Monday, marking a second straight gain, though momentum faded through the afternoon. Mining stocks led the advance, with iron ore and gold miners posting strong rallies, while Reece Limited jumped on a $250m buyback and Viva Energy Group Ltd sank on leadership changes. Investors now turn to key inflation data in Australia an…
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Wall Street sailed to fresh record highs, lifted by the prospect of more rate cuts. Technology stocks led the charge as Oracle rose 4% while FedEx gained on stronger-than-expected earnings. In commodities, oil prices slipped on supply concerns while gold and iron ore advanced. Back home, the ASX is set to open higher, with attention turning to RBA …
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