Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Market Close 28 Nov 25: Worst month since March for Aussie stocks 9:57

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The ASX200 closed essentially flat, down only three points, after a volatile November that saw the index fall about three percent for the month but climb 2.4 percent this week, snapping a four‑week losing streak. Rate‑cut hopes were dented by hotter‑than‑expected inflation, while sector performance was mixed. Tech, finance and property fell, but he…

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"You Can Do Anything" - From Market Whisperer to Powerlifting with Parkinson's: Craig James, Former CommSec Chief Economist 25:35

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"You can do anything," according to Craig James, former Chief Economist of CommSec tells us, "you just need to recalibrate". After spending 20 years behind the desk of Australia's most recognisable financial news source at CommSec, Craig James had to step away from the role. He chose to step away to manage the symptoms of his recent Parkinson's Dis…

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Morning Report 28 Nov 25: Global stocks hold steady after a four-day rally 7:53

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US financial markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, while European stocks are heading for a muted finish to November. Bitcoin topped 90,000 on shifting sentiment, and China’s ANTA Sports is reportedly weighing a potential bid for Puma. In commodities, gold slipped from two-week highs while iron ore inched higher on a softer US…

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Market Close 27 Nov 25: Aussie stocks rise for fourth day 9:58

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ASX200 was flat after a 0.4% rise early, keeping a 2.3% weekly gain and ending a four week losing streak. Tech stocks outperformed, up about 2%, while energy fell 1.3% on oil price drops ahead of the OPEC meeting. With US markets closed for Thanksgiving, focus shifts to European cues and the upcoming Black Friday Cyber Monday retail surge. The cont…

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Morning Report 27 Nov 25: Wall Street rally driven by turkey and interest-rate hopes 9:42

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Technology stocks continued to lift Wall Street, helping the market recover ground lost in last Thursday’s sell-off as falling bond yields supported sentiment. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 3%, while Dell Technologies rose 6% on strong data-centre demand. Elsewhere, Robinhood shares surged 10% on acquisition developments, where…

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Market Close 26 Nov 25: Hot inflation rattles Aussie markets 9:33

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The ASX200 closed up about 0.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains and a weekly rise of roughly 2.2% after last week’s 2.5% slump. Hotter‑than‑expected inflation (headline 3.8%, core 3.3%) pushed RBA rate‑cut odds down to 24% for May. Materials, health and consumer stocks led the upswing while tech, telcos and utilities fell. Zip jumped 7% an…

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Morning Report 26 Nov 25: US stocks rally on increased hopes for a December rate cut 9:58

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Wall Street extended its rebound overnight as investors looked ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday and grew more confident in a December rate cut. US Treasury yields eased, with the 10-year slipping below 4% as Hassett emerged as the frontrunner for the Fed’s top job. In stocks, Nvidia fell as its rivalry with Google intensified, while Abercrombie's …

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Market Close 25 Nov 25: ASX takes breather after biggest lift in 4 months 9:55

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The Aussie market caught its breath today after yesterday’s strong rebound. We traded in a tight range for most of the session and finished up a touch, enough to make it two days of gains. Miners did the heavy lifting, rising about 1.7% thanks to firmer iron ore and stronger gold prices, while financials slipped roughly 0.7%. Bendigo and Adelaide B…

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Morning Report 25 Nov 25: Stocks push higher on rising rate cut expectations 9:47

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Wall Street surged overnight as technology stocks powered higher and rate-cut optimism strengthened, with bond yields falling after dovish comments from Fed officials. Elsewhere, Broadcom joined Alphabet in leading the AI-driven rally, while Novo Nordisk slipped on disappointing Alzheimer’s trial results. Oil and gold rose as a weaker US dollar pro…

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Market Close 24 Nov 25: ASX rebounds from six‑month low 9:59

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The ASX200 jumped 1.3% on Monday, snapping a week of declines and lifting the index to within 6.5% of its October record high. Tech and industrial stocks led the rise, while energy fell as oil slipped. Notable moves included Qube soaring 19.5% on a $11.6 bn Macquarie offer and DroneShield edging higher despite a steep MTD loss. Investors will watch…

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Morning Report 24 Nov 25: Wall Street rallies on Friday lifted by rate-cut hopes 9:31

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US stocks staged a spirited recovery following Thursday’s drubbing, helped by comments from the New York Fed governor that signalled support for interest-rate cuts. Healthcare stocks led sector gains, with Eli Lilly up 1.6%, while Nvidia climbed on renewed optimism for its China sales outlook. In commodities, oil prices ended lower on Friday, settl…

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Market Close 21 Nov 25: Aussie shares touch 6 month low 9:49

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The Aussie market ended the week in the red, falling 1.6 percent after touching a six month low at the open, with a hotter US jobs report keeping investors on edge ahead of the Fed's December decision. Wall Street's weak lead weighed on every major sector locally, especially materials and energy, while the major banks extended their recent slide. L…

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Morning Report 21 Nov 25: ASX to drop amid volatility spike 9:59

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Wall Street slumped late in the session with the S&P 500 erasing a 2% gain as Nvidia led the sector lower. Nvidia turned negative, unwinding its post-earnings rally, while Palo Alto Networks announced plans to acquire Chronosphere. Walmart lifted its outlook, and U.S. data showed solid September job gains even as the unemployment rate ticked higher…

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Market Close 20 Nov 25: AI excitement drives gains 9:59

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The ASX200 jumped 1.3% on Thursday, its best day in weeks, driven by a strong recovery in global stocks and NVIDIA’s better‑than‑expected earnings and upbeat revenue guidance, which lifted Australian tech shares about 2.4%. Energy and utilities fell modestly, while materials and real‑estate rose. Looking ahead, the market will watch US September jo…

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Morning Report 20 Nov 25: Stocks churn ahead of Nvidia’s results 9:09

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Wall Street gave up early gains as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, while the latest Fed minutes showed many officials leaning against a December rate cut. Elsewhere, Alphabet shares jumped on rave reviews for its new Gemini AI model, Lowe’s beat profit estimates on strong online growth, and Target’s scaled-back outlook signall…

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Market Close 19 Nov 25: Aussie market sinks to five‑month low ahead of NVIDIA results 10:00

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Australian shares slipped around 0.3% to a six month low as the ASX200 continues its recent decline while US markets fell for a fourth day and await key jobs data. Investors eye NVIDIA’s earnings as a catalyst. Energy and property trusts rose but the big banks fell 1-2%. Upcoming UK/EU inflation, US oil inventories and RBA commentary add focus. The…

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Morning Report 19 Nov 25: S&P 500 falls for a fourth straight day as tech slumps 9:51

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Wall Street extended its losing streak, with the S&P 500 falling for a fourth straight day as investors braced for Nvidia’s high-stakes AI results. In company news, Microsoft and Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $15 billion in Anthropic, while Home Depot slipped after cutting its forecast on weaker demand. In the commodities market, oil price…

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Market Close 18 Nov 25: Tech stocks crunched as market sells off 9:58

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Australia’s ASX200 fell about 2 % to a five month low, the worst single‑day drop since April. Tech stocks led the sell‑off, down roughly 6 % amid US AI worries and pending NVIDIA results. Lithium miners and James Hardie bucked the trend, while the RBA kept rates at 3.6 % and markets priced a 40 % chance of a cut next May. Upcoming US data and earni…

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Market Close 28 Nov 25: Worst month since March for Aussie stocks 9:57

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"You Can Do Anything" - From Market Whisperer to Powerlifting with Parkinson's: Craig James, Former CommSec Chief Economist 25:35

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Morning Report 28 Nov 25: Global stocks hold steady after a four-day rally 7:53

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Market Close 27 Nov 25: Aussie stocks rise for fourth day 9:58

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Morning Report 27 Nov 25: Wall Street rally driven by turkey and interest-rate hopes 9:42

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Market Close 26 Nov 25: Hot inflation rattles Aussie markets 9:33

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Morning Report 26 Nov 25: US stocks rally on increased hopes for a December rate cut 9:58

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Market Close 25 Nov 25: ASX takes breather after biggest lift in 4 months 9:55

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Morning Report 25 Nov 25: Stocks push higher on rising rate cut expectations 9:47

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Market Close 24 Nov 25: ASX rebounds from six‑month low 9:59

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Morning Report 24 Nov 25: Wall Street rallies on Friday lifted by rate-cut hopes 9:31

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Market Close 21 Nov 25: Aussie shares touch 6 month low 9:49

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Morning Report 21 Nov 25: ASX to drop amid volatility spike 9:59

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Market Close 20 Nov 25: AI excitement drives gains 9:59

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Morning Report 20 Nov 25: Stocks churn ahead of Nvidia’s results 9:09

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Market Close 19 Nov 25: Aussie market sinks to five‑month low ahead of NVIDIA results 10:00

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Morning Report 19 Nov 25: S&P 500 falls for a fourth straight day as tech slumps 9:51

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Market Close 18 Nov 25: Tech stocks crunched as market sells off 9:58