Market Close 18 Jul 25: Aussie market cracks 8700 points for the first time
The Aussie market has done it again! Laura and Stevie excitedly join us today for an update that saw the Aussie market continue to push higher following the record already set yesterday. They speak through the session which marks the best in around three months with all 11 sectors in positive territory, healthcare, materials, and financials saw the largest gains, and Mesoblast was the best performer with a 35% increase. Yancoal lost ground following disappointing sales numbers, and Laura and Stevie look to the days ahead with a number of earnings results 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.
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Morning Report 18 Jul 25: Earnings and economic updates push Wall Street to new record highs
Wall Street surged to new record highs overnight, buoyed by strong earnings results and upbeat economic data. Better-than-expected retail sales figures lifted investor sentiment, while financial stocks led gains on the back of improved earnings. The world’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, also rose after posting stronger-than-forecast results, adding further momentum to the rally. Meanwhile, European markets recovered from the previous session’s losses, mirroring the positive tone in the U.S., and oil prices edged higher, clawing back ground lost earlier in the week. Back home, the ASX 200 is poised for another day of gains. 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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Market Close 17 Jul 25: Unexpected jobs data fuels a new record high
The market has set a new record high today with a boost that recovered the losses of yesterday. Laura and Stevie monitor this record move in real time, discuss the session, and the upcoming days with a number of companies set to release earnings results including Netflix. Locally all eleven sectors saw improvements today with financials and interest rate sensitive areas seeing gains, and they unpack how unexpected jobs data could impact markets and future interest rate decisions. 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 rebounded after mid-session volatility, buoyed by reports that President Trump has discussed replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In corporate news, Johnson & Johnson shares surged after the company posted better-than-expected earnings, while bank stocks were mixed despite also reporting strong results. On the data front, producer inflation came in below market expectations, prompting a dip in interest rates as investors priced in a more dovish outlook. Back home, ASX 200 futures point to a positive open, with investors awaiting key employment figures due later 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.
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Market Close 16 Jul 25: Worst day in close to 2 months for Aussie stocks
The Aussie market snapped its winning streak on Wednesday, falling 0.8% in its worst session in around 10 weeks. Stevie and Laura break down the drivers behind the decline, including weakness in heavyweight sectors like materials and financials, and look ahead to tomorrow’s local jobs data and what it could mean for interest rates. They also discuss signs of rising inflation in the US, strong performances from tech stocks like Nuix and Megaport, Rio Tinto’s new CEO appointment, and notable company moves including Evolution Mining and BHP. 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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