CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market finished Friday slightly lower as the mining sector declined, offsetting gains in energy and utilities. With volumes lighter than usual, investors remained hesitant amid Middle East tensions and upcoming US earnings season. Next week brings Australian jobs data, quarterly updates from major miners and energy producers, and results from tech giants Tesla and Alphabet.

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A sell-off in semiconductor stocks sent Wall Street lower overnight, with the Australian share market set to edge down at the open. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence commodity prices, with mixed results across metals and oil. Plus, at 95 years old, Warren Buffett shares his latest thoughts on rising inflation.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Australian share market finished Thursday little changed as resource and energy stocks weighed heavily on sentiment. Banks and wealth managers provided support, with CBA and NAB among the day's standouts. Weak US inflation data has reduced expectations of rate hikes, though Middle East tensions and upcoming earnings results keep investors cautious heading into the weekend.
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US stocks rose overnight as softer-than-expected inflation data helped offset a rout in semiconductor shares. The Australian share market is expected to edge higher at the open and we take a closer look at whether concerns over the concentration of the US share market are justified.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Australian share market edged higher on Wednesday as BHP and the materials sector drove gains despite mixed performance across other segments. Softer US inflation data and strong earnings from major banks provided support, though Chinese economic growth disappointed. Energy stocks retreated despite rising oil prices, while financials offered modest contributions. BHP's strength ahead of tomorrow's results was a key factor in the session's overall performance.
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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