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Market Close 24 Apr 25: The winning streak remains alive
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9:00Steve is solo again today with the Aussie market continuing to hold onto some solid gains that have accumulated across this short week. Steve reflects on this two-week streak following a challenging February and March, looks at the performance of US markets which saw gains amid softening tariff conversations, and unpacks the standout performers tod…
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Morning Report 24 Apr 25: Wall Street ends higher on hopes of trade war de-escalation
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9:50Wall Street surged overnight as investor sentiment improved following President Trump's softened stance on trade, fueling hopes for a deal with China. Technology stocks led the rally, with notable gains across the sector. Tesla shares rose after Elon Musk signalled a pullback from DOGE-related activity, while Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected…
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Market Close 23 Apr 25: The best day in over a week for Aussie stocks
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7:52It has been an encouraging session on the Aussie market which shook off the sizable declines that started the week. Steve is solo today to unpack the session where tariff discussions continue to drive market reactions, discuss the standout performers which included energy, tech, and mining stocks, and the hefty declines seen across gold miners. Ste…
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Morning Report 23 Apr 25: Dow jumps 1,000 points to snap a 4-day losing streak
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9:43Wall Street rebounded overnight, with major indexes ending higher as investors responded positively to corporate earnings and growing optimism around easing tariff tensions. Industrial giant 3M held steady, maintaining its full-year outlook, while Tesla reported a 20% decline in automotive revenue. In commodities, oil prices surged 2% following the…
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Market Close 22 Apr 25: Aussie market shakes off US tumble
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9:49Aussie markets held their ground after a rough night on Wall Street, where US indices plunged following Donald Trump’s fiery social media post attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Despite the global jitters, the ASX 200 steadied, thanks in large part to a 3.8% surge in CBA shares. Gold stocks sparkled on safe haven demand, while tech and energy lagge…
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Morning Report 22 Apr 25: Trump criticizes Powell; Wall Street slumps
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9:27Wall Street fell sharply, with the S&P 500 shedding 2.5% after President Trump criticised the Fed’s pace of interest rate cuts. Tesla also came under pressure ahead of its earnings release, facing heightened scrutiny. In commodities, oil prices dropped more than 2% on mounting global growth concerns, while gold surged to another record high as inve…
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Market Close 17 Apr 25: Best week of the year
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8:42Aussie shares defied expectations and finished the week on a high, with the ASX200 lifting despite sharp overnight losses on Wall Street. The unexpected strength came after weaker-than-expected March jobs data—just over 32,000 jobs added and a rise in the unemployment rate boosted hopes of a rate cut when the RBA meets on May 20. Energy and mining …
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Morning Report 17 Apr 25: Technology slump leads Wall Street lower
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9:34Wall Street returned to volatility overnight as investors weighed the impact of Jerome Powell’s latest comments on interest rates. Tech stocks led the decline, with Nvidia tumbling 8% following a massive write-down, dragging the broader sector lower. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index shed more than 5% in response. In contrast, retail sales surge…
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Market Close 16 Apr 25: Market erases all early gains
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9:32The Aussie share market started strong but lost steam by the close, ending slightly lower and breaking its winning streak—despite upbeat economic data from China. Energy, mining, and healthcare stocks dragged the market down, while major banks and gold stocks lifted. On the flip side, Mineral Resources tumbled after two board resignations, and Rio …
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Morning Report 16 Apr 25: Wall Street ends lower with investors focused on tariff headlines
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9:35Markets experienced mixed fortunes overnight, as investors weighed the latest developments on tariffs. Sentiment was shaped by reports that the White House may suspend tariffs on auto parts—a move that helped lift European car makers. Meanwhile, bank stocks continued their upward momentum on the back of improved earnings. Johnson & Johnson posted b…
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Market Close 15 Apr 25: Market pushes higher for a second day
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9:52The session has been relatively subdued today and remained mostly flat. Laura and Stevie discuss the session which saw some slight gains around midday and a mixed performance across the sectors with materials and financials helping to keep the market in the green. They discuss the dividend payments occurring today including Hub24, the mixed perform…
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Morning Report 15 Apr 25: Wall Street ends higher on Trump tariff news
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9:49Both US and European stocks posted gains, buoyed by the news of potential tariff exemptions. Bank stocks advanced on the back of better-than-expected earnings reports, while carmakers also benefited from the easing trade tensions. In commodities, prices were mixed. A softer US dollar supported firmer copper prices, while gold pulled back from recor…
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Market Close 14 Apr 25: Market rallies on temporary tariff reprieve
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9:59The market has seen a solid improvement today following a week which saw some sizable swings. Stevie is back on board and joins Laura to reflect on this recent performance and to further unpack the latest in the tariff saga. The majority of the sectors have seen gains and so they run through the big winners including Viva Energy and DroneShield, di…
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Morning Report 14 Apr 25: Wall Street ends withering week with gains
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9:56Despite ongoing volatility, U.S. markets closed the week with notable gains, with the NASDAQ posting its best weekly performance since November 2022. Bank stocks moved higher as earnings season kicked off, buoyed by better-than-expected results from JP Morgan, which helped lift investor confidence. After the closing bell, the Trump administration a…
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Market Close 11 Apr 25: A wild week for share markets
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9:36It’s been a rollercoaster week for global markets, with Aussie investors caught in the crossfire of escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The back-and-forth, led by unpredictable moves from President Trump, has triggered some of the most extreme market volatility since the GFC and COVID era. Despite the chaos, the Aussie sharemarket i…
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Morning Report 11 Apr 25: US stocks plunge as trade war escalates
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9:52After a historic rally, Wall Street has posted significant declines amid escalating trade tensions, as the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese imports for a second consecutive day. The S&P 500 gave back gains from its best single-day performance in 17 years, while technology stocks—especially in the semiconductor sector—suffered steep lo…
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Market Close 10 Apr 25: Best day since March 2020
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8:56Global share markets have been on a rollercoaster, with Aussie shares on track for their best day since 2020. On news that Trumps tariffs would be delayed for everyone except China, the Dow surged almost 8%, the S&P 500 jumped 9.5% — its best day since 2008 — and the Nasdaq soared 12.2%, its second-biggest gain ever. While uncertainty remains with …
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