CommSec Market Update

Local shares ended an uninspiring week with a 0.1% dip. Despite President Trump’s claims that US-Iran peace talks are going "swimmingly," markets remained skeptical, failing to hold the psychological 9,000-point level. The retreat is minor, however, compared to last week’s massive 4.5% surge. Zip rocketed 14% after hiking profit goals to $260 million on US strength. Conversely, Temple & Webster slumped 6.5% on broker warnings of a prolonged "war toll" on retail earnings. Energy stocks eased as oil fell below 100 USD. Focus now shifts to Tesla’s results and upcoming RBA-critical inflation data.
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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There’s been an update on ceasefires and peace talks as the Middle East war continues. That’s helped reassure Wall Street investors, with earnings season also gathering pace. Back home, the Aussie market is set to open lower.
Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.
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The Aussie share market slipped today after two days of gains, with banks and miners weighing on the index despite tech stocks surging seven percent. The market struggled around the 9,000 point level, though remains up 5.5% in April. Jobs data showed resilience with unemployment steady at 4.3%, while Chinese economic figures delivered a mixed result. Global markets were supported overnight by US earnings and hopes of progress in US-Iran talks ahead of next week's ceasefire deadline.
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 S&P 500 hit a record high as corporate earnings continued to roll in, while European markets dipped as earnings there raised further concerns. In Australia, key unemployment figures will be in focus today.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Aussie share market edged higher on Wednesday, with the ASX 200 gaining around a tenth of a percent despite mixed sector performance. Energy and defensive sectors retreated, while tech rebounded and materials lifted. Gold miners led gains after Evolution Mining forecast strong production amid record gold prices. Virgin Australia surged 8% after reaffirming its earnings outlook despite Middle East tensions. Investors await key Australian jobs data and US earnings for further direction.
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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