The market gained momentum in afternoon trade today after a largely flat start, with most of the gains driven by just a few stocks.  Performance was mixed across the sectors, but the banking sector led the charge and ultimately helped us to finish in positive territory.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the session and talk through the stocks that saw the largest moves with Computershare and Evolution Mining gaining attention.  They discuss earnings results for a number of companies and look to the day ahead.

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US inflation data looms as a key market test, while ongoing tariff discussions add to uncertainty. The US dollar held onto losses as Powell signalled patience on rate cuts. In corporate news, an AI partnership between Apple and Alibaba lifted Apple’s shares, while Coca-Cola’s earnings beat expectations, driven by higher prices. DuPont also posted strong results. Across the Atlantic, European stocks hit fresh record highs. Meanwhile, growth concerns weighed on metal prices, while oil climbed on supply worries. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Wednesday, with focus shifting to Commonwealth Bank’s earnings, which are expected to show strong results.

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The Aussie market struggled to hold onto gains today, with mixed earnings reports and ongoing tariff concerns shaping investor sentiment. CSL dragged the healthcare sector down due to weak flu vaccine sales and underwhelming earnings, while Nine Entertainment surged on optimism about the advertising market. Gold stocks shone as investors sought safe havens amid uncertainty, while industrials and tech performed well. 

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Wall Street showed signs of recovery after a volatile week, with tech stocks leading the gains. US steel and aluminum shares climbed as investors reacted to fresh tariffs announced by President Trump. Meanwhile, McDonald's reported stronger international sales, boosting investor confidence. In Europe, markets hit record highs, driven by gains in the FTSE. Oil prices continued to climb despite lingering trade war concerns, while gold soared past $2,900 amid renewed tariff threats. Aluminium also reached a three-week high on fresh US import tariffs. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to rise on Tuesday, with CLS and SGH earnings in focus and the Aussie dollar is also showing slight gains against the US dollar.

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The Aussie market started the week with a slight dip, narrowing early losses but still weighed down by ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Reporting season is now in full swing, with major companies revealing their latest earnings. Market volatility remains high, particularly for sectors like tech and telecom, with WiseTech dropping on fresh controversies and lithium miner Pilbara sliding on weak commodity prices. Looking ahead, key earnings reports from heavyweights like CSL, Macquarie, and CBA will dominate the week, alongside economic updates on consumer and business confidence.

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Wall Street closed the week under pressure, with the Dow Jones snapping a three-week winning streak. Declining consumer confidence weighed on sentiment, while rising inflation expectations pushed interest rates higher, adding to market concerns. Meanwhile, in Australia, earnings season gained momentum, with retailers taking center stage. JB Hi-Fi’s latest earnings report drew investor attention. Commodity markets benefited from a weaker US dollar, lifting oil, gold, and copper prices. Looking ahead, the ASX is expected to start the week lower, while the Aussie dollar holds onto its weekly gains.

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The market didn’t quite make it to that record high today and the week has finished with a slight decline.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this ‘very interesting week’ which started with some significant losses but ultimately levelled out as the week went on.  The sectors saw mixed performance with utilities and healthcare seeing losses, and consumer staples and tech among the winners.  Dominos have made headlines today with investors boosting them into a winning position, and Collins Foods also gained attention.

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Wall Street continued to consolidate as investors awaited key employment reports, while trade war concerns eased despite ongoing threats from President Trump. In corporate news, Ralph Lauren surged the most in a year following an upbeat outlook, while Tapestry shares soared as Coach exceeded expectations. Philip Morris hit record highs, driven by strong demand for its Zyn nicotine pouches, while Honeywell shares fell amid activist pressure for a breakup. U.S. banks also reached new record highs. Across the Atlantic, the Bank of England cut interest rates, pushing UK shares to record levels. Meanwhile, ArcelorMittal posted its biggest jump since 2020 on strong earnings. In commodities, oil prices declined in choppy trade, gold's record rally paused, and iron ore rose due to concerns over Australian supply. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to ease from record highs on Friday, while the Aussie dollar continues to climb as the U.S. dollar moderates.

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Laura is back with Stevie again today on a day where the market has seen its best performance in around three weeks recovering from the recent market volatility.  They reflect on the local market with the energy sector being the only one to see declines, discuss the stocks that saw the largest moves including Newscorp and Star Entertainment Group.  Gold prices continue to grow amid the market uncertainty and Laura and Stevie look at what to expect in the days ahead.

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US stocks are consolidating as markets still weigh the ongoing tariff discussions. Traders are looking past AI sector jitters, while bond yields tumble to multi-week lows following weak service sector data. In equities, Alphabet tumbled as slowing iCloud growth made it the worst performer in the S&P 500, while AMD slid after issuing a disappointing AI growth outlook. In contrast, Nvidia surged on the launch of its new AI data centre systems. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk saw a boost as Wegovy sales doubled, driving strong growth. The US dollar moderated for a second consecutive day, while gold prices soared to new record highs. The ASX is set to rise at the open on Thursday, with investors anticipating REA Group's earnings report and the Aussie dollar surging on a weaker greenback.

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