CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market rebounded Friday after posting its worst session in three months, with the ASX 200 rising as tech stocks surged following NVIDIA's blockbuster results. Reporting season nears completion with mixed performances: Virgin Australia and Dicker Data impressed investors, while PEXA Group and Cobram Estate disappointed. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks tonight at Jackson Hole, with markets watching for clues on US interest rates.
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The ASX is set to edge higher as August reporting season winds down, with another round of company results due today. Wall Street rallied overnight after Nvidia’s latest results reinforced confidence in the AI boom and fuelled a surge in tech stocks. Plus, the controversy surrounding a hedge fund legend who used AI to write an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal.
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The Australian share market posted its largest fall in nearly three months as household spending data sparked expectations of potential interest rate hikes. Strong consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items, raised concerns about inflation persistence, with markets now pricing in elevated odds of RBA action. Key earnings results, including NVIDIA's record outlook, also influenced investor sentiment across local sectors.
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Nvidia has delivered its highly anticipated results, beating expectations on both its quarterly result and forecast, although shares slipped in after-hours trade. The ASX is poised to open slightly lower after a steady session on Wall Street, with another busy day of local company results ahead. Plus, a closer look at how key global climate indicators continue to deteriorate.
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The Australian share market gave back early gains on Wednesday as inflation data disappointed expectations. While headline inflation eased, underlying measures remained sticky and well above the Reserve Bank's target, prompting a market reassessment of rate hike odds. Earnings season continued with mixed results across consumer, technology and energy stocks, while strong showings from retailers Woolworths and Lovisa offset broader sector weakness.
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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