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Market Close 02 Oct 24: Energy stocks take the spotlight today amid a sluggish performance
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The market has closed slightly down again today. Laura and Stevie discuss this performance and the international news which may have aided this move. Energy stocks were the clear winners today recouping some of their recent losses and with only three sectors seeing gains they reflect on how those sectors impacted the overall market performance. The…
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Morning Report 02 Oct 24: Wall Street drops to start October as Middle East tensions intensify
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Global equity markets have retreated amid escalating Middle Eastern tensions, with oil prices surging 5% after Iran's missile attack on Israel. The tensions have also driven bond yields lower, boosted gold, and strengthened the US dollar. Meanwhile, a major US port strike could cause inflation. Technology stocks saw a sharp decline, with Apple shar…
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Market Close 01 Oct 24: ASX slips from record high
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We have ended the three-day winning streak today as the market looks set to close with one of the worst days in a month. Laura and Stevie reflect on this recent solid performance thanks in part to the first US rate cart and stimulus out of China and look to what could be ahead for this month based on historic data. Interest rates remain in focus wi…
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Morning Report 01 Oct 24: S&P 500 posts record close to cap a winning month and quarter
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It’s the first day of a new month and Wall Street has seen modest gains following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments. The S&P 500 secured its fourth consecutive quarter of gains, marking its longest winning streak since 2021. In company news, Tesla shares surged ahead of its Robotaxi debut. Meanwhile, Chinese markets are closed for Golden Week. Loc…
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Market Close 30 Sep 24: Record highs to end the month and quarter for Aussie stocks
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It was a strong close for Australian stocks at the end of the month and quarter, with the ASX 200 rising 0.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains. The materials sector outshone others, bolstered by China's economic stimulus, pushing miners like BHP and Rio Tinto up by 11% over September. Key drivers of market performance included easing U.S. i…
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Morning Report 30 Sep 24: US investors celebrate inflation figures as Dow hits new record high
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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and global markets. US markets rose for the third consecutive week, with the Dow Jones closing at a record high, driven by a strong performance in energy stocks. In corporate news, US retailer Costco dropped nearly 2% following weaker earnings. Oil prices increased on Friday as investors we…
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Market Close 27 Sep 24: Aussie stocks close in on fresh all-time highs
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The Aussie share market experienced a volatile week, with a modest 0.03% weekly gain, narrowly missing a new record high. Mining stocks surged due to Chinese stimulus, but financials struggled as funds flowed out of banks and into materials. Inflation data in Australia was in line with expectations, but core inflation remains above target, keeping …
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Morning Report 27 Sep 24: S&P 500 closes higher to post fresh record
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Improved earnings and economic news drove Wall Street to record highs, with Micron Technology posting its largest gain in 13 years due to AI-driven demand. Positive U.S. economic data has reinforced expectations of a soft landing, while China accelerated its stimulus efforts. Gold reached record levels, but silver stood out, hitting a 12-year high.…
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Market Close 26 Sep 24: Best day in two weeks
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The ASX 200 saw its first rise of the week, nearly recouping earlier losses and approaching a record high. The materials sector, benefiting from China's stimulus, surged, while financials rebounded slightly after a rough start to the week. Consumer discretionary stocks also performed well, led by Aristocrat Leisure, which hit an all-time high. Mean…
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Morning Report 26 Sep 24: Dow Jones falls nearly 300 points snapping a 4-day winning streak
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The S&P 500 has retreated from its record highs, with information technology among the most improved sectors. Meta Platforms shares rose after unveiling a new VR headset, entering competition with Apple's device released in February. Meanwhile, oil stocks dropped more than 2% on concerns about Libyan supply. Closer to home, Australian shares are ex…
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Market Close 25 Sep 24: Softer inflation fails to inspire Aussie stocks
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The ASX experienced volatility today, initially opening higher before declining by 0.25% as softer inflation data briefly boosted the market. Australia's headline inflation fell to 2.7%, a three-year low, but core inflation remains above the RBA's target. Mining stocks surged, driven by China's significant stimulus measures, with iron ore prices ri…
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Morning Report 25 Sep 24: US stock market rally propped up by Nvidia’s climb
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Wall Street hit new record highs, led by the S&P 500, as mining stocks surged. However, U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest in three years amid concerns about the labour market and broader economy. Meanwhile, China announced its largest stimulus since the pandemic, lifting oil prices by 2% and driving copper to a 10-week high. Locally, A…
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Market Close 24 Sep 24: Interest rates remain on hold. How did the market respond?
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The Aussie market remained flat today amid a decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Laura and Stevie unpack this expected move and how the local market reacted as a result. They look at the performance of the sectors with materials seeing huge gains, but financials dropping a similar amount and offsetting the gains. Iron ore is in focus, Coles…
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Morning Report 24 Sep 24: S&P 500 and Dow Jones Index hit fresh closing record highs
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Wall Street consolidates last week's gains with Fed officials leaving the door open to further rate cuts. Intel shares rose on speculation of a Qualcomm takeover, while ASX lithium stocks will be in focus today following Albemarle's 3% gain. Hopes for China stimulus increase after the PBOC cut rates. Oil prices tumbled on weaker manufacturing data,…
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Market Close 23 Sep 24: The Aussie market eases from record high
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Steve is rolling solo today as the market slips ahead of what will be a data heavy week. Reflecting on the recent record highs Steve deep-dives into why we could be seeing this breather and unpacks each of the sectors with several still seeing gains. Coles and Woolworths are in the news today and their share prices came under pressure as a result, …
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Morning Report 23 Sep 24: ASX set to drop from record as traders brace for more RBA hawkishness
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The Dow Jones closed at a fresh record high following a winning week, with investors still digesting the significant Fed rate cut. In company news, FedEx raised concerns about U.S. economic growth as their customers are shifting to cheaper and slower delivery options. Nike shares surged 7% after announcing a new CEO, while Intel shares climbed on r…
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Market Close 20 Sep 24: Winning streak continues for ASX 200
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The ASX 200 continued its winning streak today amid news of Japan holding rates steady and U.S tech stocks surging on hopes of further cuts. Locally, commodity prices rose due to a weaker U.S. dollar, benefiting miners and energy stocks, though lithium miners struggled. The August jobs report showed strong part-time job growth, while RBA economists…
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