Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Market Close 15 Oct 25: ASX posts best day in weeks 9:32

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The ASX200 was up about 0.9 % in afternoon trade, close to the 9 000‑point psychological barrier, driven chiefly by a 1.2 % rise in the financials sector as major banks posted stronger earnings and dividend upgrades. Materials also added strength after softer Chinese inflation data, while energy fell on lower oil prices. Looking ahead, market focus…

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Morning Report 15 Oct 25: Stocks rise as Powell keeps Fed cut wagers in play 9:03

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US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell’s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 also gained on the back of st…

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Market Close 14 Oct 25: Miners hit record highs as banks fall back 9:01

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The ASX200 edged up about 0.2% today, ending a two‑day losing streak as miners, energy and materials rallied on higher commodity prices and fresh record highs for gold and silver. Health care and tech added modest gains, while banks slipped. RBA minutes reaffirmed steady rates, and investors await Thursday’s jobs data, November inflation figures an…

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Morning Report 14 Oct 25: Buyers power best S&P 500 rally since August 9:10

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Wall Street staged a miraculous turnaround as Donald Trump reassured markets by talking down trade concerns with China. Broadcom soared, adding $150 billion in value on news of its OpenAI agreement, while quantum stocks rallied after JPMorgan’s latest tech investment push. Bank stocks also climbed ahead of an earnings bonanza, and Tesla gained on s…

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Market Close 13 Oct 25: US‑China trade war keeps investors guessing 10:00

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Today the ASX200 fell about 0.8%, its biggest slide in weeks, as all 11 sectors traded red. Tech led the losses while gold miners rose two to three percent on a jump in metal price. ANZ outperformed with a 3.3% gain after its strategy update, whereas Treasury Wines plunged 15% after pulling guidance. Investors watch US inflation, Australian jobs da…

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Morning Report 13 Oct 25: Wall Street slumps as tariff woes return 9:59

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US stocks suffered their steepest drop in five months as tensions between Beijing and the White House escalated. The Trump administration’s threat of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports sent markets into a tailspin, with the Magnificent Seven slumping nearly 4% and tech heavyweights Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon each falling about 2%. Elsewher…

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Market Close 10 Oct 25: Miners drag ASX to weekly loss 9:48

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Despite more green shoots than red across the market, the ASX 200 couldn’t keep its momentum, slipping for a fourth time in five sessions. A 2% fall in materials proved too heavy to shake off, wiping out Thursday’s gains as gold and iron ore prices cooled. Tech and retail names kept things interesting — JB Hi-Fi, Flight Centre and Temple & Webster …

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Morning Report 10 Oct 25: ASX to fall as Wall Street rally stalls 9:36

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Wall Street pulled back from record highs with the S&P 500 facing another heat check as the rally faltered. Albemarle shares rose after a broker upgrade on cash flow prospects, while rare earth stocks surged after China tightened its grip on global supplies. Delta Airlines reported robust demand heading into 2026, and PepsiCo announced a portfolio …

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Market Close 09 Oct 25: Miners hit best level in history 9:48

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The Aussie market managed its first lift of the week, though momentum was modest and buyer enthusiasm remained subdued. The ASX200 edged higher despite weakness across financials and tech stocks, with materials the clear standout, hitting a record high thanks to gains from gold and rare earth miners. Lynas Rare Earth surged to a 14-year peak while …

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Morning Report 09 Oct 25: Tech buyers step in to fuel Wall Street rally 9:16

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Wall Street looked past government shutdown worries, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs. Technology led the charge, boosted by Nvidia on renewed demand hopes. Meanwhile, Fed minutes showed policymakers remain cautious on rate cuts amid ongoing inflation concerns. In Europe, French stocks bounced back after recent turmoil. In com…

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Market Close 08 Oct 25: Gold rises to key milestone 9:26

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The ASX200 edged lower, down about 0.1 % and marking a third consecutive losing session. Weakness came from tech, retail and telco stocks, while energy fell and materials gave modest support. Gold broke the $4,000‑a‑ounce milestone, driving a surge in the precious‑metal sector. Looking ahead, markets will watch the US Federal Reserve minutes, upcom…

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Morning Report 08 Oct 25: ASX to slip as Wall Street rally loses momentum 8:59

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Market Close 07 Oct 25: Aussie stocks tread water near record highs 9:45

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Morning Report 07 Oct 25: Stocks rise as chipmakers surge after AMD deal 9:34

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Market Close 06 Oct 25: Bitcoin and gold surge to record highs 9:22

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The Aussie market started the holiday-shortened week quietly, trading with lighter volumes but briefly topping 9,000 points for the first time in six weeks before easing in the afternoon. Gold miners stood out as the precious metal hit fresh record highs, while Bitcoin also surged to a new all-time high above $125,000. Gains came through from energ…

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Morning Report 06 Oct 25: Rate cut hopes sustain Wall Street amid government shutdown 10:00

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Wall Street ended the week on a mixed footing as the government shutdown entered its third day. Healthcare led the gains, with pharma stocks rising for a second day, while Palantir shares slumped amid renewed doubts over the company’s technology. Elsewhere, oil was in focus after OPEC announced a smaller-than-expected production increase. Back home…

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Market Close 03 Oct 25: Best week since early May for ASX 9:46

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The Aussie share market finished the week strongly, up 0.5% on Friday and 2.3% across the week, marking its best weekly performance since early May. Tech stocks led gains with Live360 and Block, Inc. among the top performers, while energy lagged as oil prices slipped to four-month lows. Eagers Automotive surged nearly 18% after announcing a major C…

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Market Close 15 Oct 25: ASX posts best day in weeks 9:32

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Morning Report 15 Oct 25: Stocks rise as Powell keeps Fed cut wagers in play 9:03

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Market Close 14 Oct 25: Miners hit record highs as banks fall back 9:01

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Morning Report 14 Oct 25: Buyers power best S&P 500 rally since August 9:10

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Market Close 13 Oct 25: US‑China trade war keeps investors guessing 10:00

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Morning Report 13 Oct 25: Wall Street slumps as tariff woes return 9:59

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Market Close 10 Oct 25: Miners drag ASX to weekly loss 9:48

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Morning Report 10 Oct 25: ASX to fall as Wall Street rally stalls 9:36

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Market Close 09 Oct 25: Miners hit best level in history 9:48

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Morning Report 09 Oct 25: Tech buyers step in to fuel Wall Street rally 9:16

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Market Close 08 Oct 25: Gold rises to key milestone 9:26

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Morning Report 08 Oct 25: ASX to slip as Wall Street rally loses momentum 8:59

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Market Close 07 Oct 25: Aussie stocks tread water near record highs 9:45

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Morning Report 07 Oct 25: Stocks rise as chipmakers surge after AMD deal 9:34

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Market Close 06 Oct 25: Bitcoin and gold surge to record highs 9:22

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Morning Report 06 Oct 25: Rate cut hopes sustain Wall Street amid government shutdown 10:00

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Market Close 03 Oct 25: Best week since early May for ASX 9:46