CommSec Market Update

The local market faded late to finish 0.1% lower, marking a 1.3% loss for the week. This represents the fourth weekly decline in five weeks, driven largely by a "War Toll" on financials and healthcare. Sentiment soured after President Trump stated there was "no rush" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike and equities to retreat. While the materials sector gained 2% this week, a 3% sell-off today erased much of that progress. Bapcor fell 4% today, totalling a 30% collapse this week, Mineral Resources slumped 7.5%, and Fletcher Building rose 5% on a successful asset sale. All eyes now turn to a massive Thursday next week, featuring both Nvidia’s quarterly results and critical Aussie jobs data that will dictate the RBA's next move.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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The Australian share market is poised for gains on Friday as US technology stocks continue their record-breaking rally, driven by AI and semiconductor strength. Investors are monitoring the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing alongside solid US economic data, while keeping watch on upcoming mega IPOs that could reshape tech sector demand. Locally, QBE and Auckland Airport earnings are in focus.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, take you through all the key numbers.
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The Australian share market ended a four-day losing streak Thursday despite a mixed session where banks rebounded strongly following heavy losses, while tech stocks and consumer staples faced pressure. Key moves included Coles falling on court ruling, Megaport surging on AI contracts, and miners hitting fresh highs on strong commodity prices. Investors remain watchful of Trump-Xi summit trade talks.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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The Australian share market is poised to drop at the open as strong gains in US tech fail to lift local sentiment. Investors are also weighing mixed global signals, with uncertainty around Donald Trump’s Beijing visit and trade relations keeping pressure on the ASX.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The local market fell today, sliding 0.5% as a sharp sell-off in banking overshadowed record-breaking gains in mining. The index has now shed nearly 3% over the past four days, hitting its lowest level in six weeks as investors digest Federal Budget changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. CBA was the primary weight, plunging 10% after its $2.7 billion quarterly profit slightly missed expectations. Conversely, BHP and Rio Tinto both hit fresh all-time highs, fuelled by resilient iron ore and a 40% annual surge in copper prices. Aristocrat Leisure also defied the gloom, skyrocketing 13% on a profit jump and an expanded $1 billion share buyback.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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