CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market is poised to open lower as corporate earnings dominate investor attention. Wall Street finished higher on strength in technology stocks, particularly Amazon and Microsoft, although Middle East tensions and rising US bond yields continued to weigh on sentiment. Plus, what is happening with home prices in your capital city?

Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, takes you through all the key numbers.

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The Australian share market ended Friday slightly higher after strong early gains faded heading into the weekend. Investor caution persisted as the ASX 200 approached key resistance levels, though weekly gains recovered recent losses. US tech earnings dominated sentiment, with Microsoft's results signalling AI profitability, while locally, 4D Medical surged on growth metrics. Reporting season begins Monday, with major corporate updates expected throughout August.

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The Australian share market is poised for a stronger open following Microsoft's stellar results and a broad tech rally on Wall Street. Investors will also be watching key earnings from Apple as markets continue to assess the outlook for global growth and interest rates. Plus, a closer look at why Australia’s share market is outperforming most major global peers this month.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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The Australian Share Market retreated following three consecutive days of gains as US stocks tumbled on Federal Reserve rate hike signals. Locally, energy and tech sectors found support, while materials weighed heavily. Domino's Pizza surged after releasing a mixed earnings update showing cost-cutting progress, while lithium miners moved in opposite directions. Upcoming catalysts include major US tech earnings and central bank decisions globally.

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The Australian share market is poised to open lower following a volatile night on Wall Street. US stocks fell after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady but signalled growing support for future hikes, while 30-year Treasury yields surged to 19-year highs. Oil prices also soared following fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran, which could offer some support to local energy stocks.

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The Australian share market reached a five-month high on Wednesday, crossing the nine thousand point mark for the first time since April. Softer-than-expected inflation data drove a strong rally, with all eleven sectors improving. Healthcare led gains while consumer discretionary recovered. Rio Tinto released half-year results ahead of August earnings season. Key catalysts ahead include the US Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon.

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The Australian share market is poised for a stronger open as investors digest overnight US earnings and await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Chipmakers remain under pressure, while oil and base metals have retreated amid easing Middle East tensions. Back home, all eyes will be on the latest consumer price index figures, while another round of major US tech earnings is due including Microsoft, Meta and Starbucks.

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The Australian share market recovered from an early decline to finish in positive territory on Tuesday, driven by gains in the financial sector following RBA Governor Michele Bullock's comments about potential further rate moves. With inflation data due tomorrow and earnings from major US tech firms later in the week, investors are reassessing market conditions. The session marked a second straight day of gains, pushing July into positive territory overall.

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The ASX is set to open lower after rallying strongly yesterday on easing Middle East tensions. Global oil prices plunged to their lowest level in a week following a pause in US attacks on Iran, boosting broader market sentiment but weighing on energy stocks. Plus, several ASX companies are set to release quarterly updates, while a speech from RBA Governor Michele Bullock will be in focus later today.

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The Australian share market staged a strong recovery on Monday, rising approximately 1.39% as easing Middle East tensions and falling oil prices lifted investor sentiment. Tech stocks rebounded sharply while miners and gold equities surged. The week ahead brings critical catalysts including Australian inflation data, US earnings from major tech firms, and a Federal Reserve decision that could significantly move markets.

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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