CommSec Market Update

The Australian sharemarket fell by 1.5% on Tuesday, slumping following the Reserve Bank's decision to raise rates more aggressively than expected. All 11 sectors finished in the red, with buy-now-pay-later firm Zip Co (ZIP) falling most. 

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Investors assessed prospects for growth in markets rattled by inflation and rate-hike concerns. Amazon.com shares climbed by 2% after implementing a 20-for-1 stock split. But Twitter shares slipped 1.5% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he might walk away from his buyout offer if the social media company fails to provide data on spam and fake accounts. Stocks rallied early in the trading session with the Dow Jones index up by more than 300 points after Beijing eased Covid-19 restrictions, boosting hopes this would help abate supply-chain pressures. Didi Global shares surged 24.3% on reports that Chinese regulators are set to ease curbs on the ride-hailing giant. The Dow Jones index closed up by 16 points or 0.1%. And the S&P 500 index rose by 0.3% with the Nasdaq index adding 49 points or 0.4%. 

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The Australian sharemarket fell by ~0.5% in cautious trade ahead of tomorrow's highly anticipated RBA Board meeting and likely rate hike. Energy stocks rose most on firmer oil prices while tech & financial stocks weighed on the ASX 200.

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A bigger-than-expected lift in jobs suggested the Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive rate policy. Shares in Tesla fell 9.2% on reports that the electric vehicle maker may cut 10% of jobs. Shares in Apple lost 3.9% on a broker report. The Dow Jones index fell by 349 points or 1.1%. The S&P 500 index fell by 1.6%. And the Nasdaq index lost 304 points or 2.5%. Over the week the Dow fell by 0.9%; S&P 500 lost 1.2%; and the Nasdaq lost 1%.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The Australian sharemarket has extended its winning streak to a third straight week, with the ASX 200 lifting by 0.88% on Friday thanks to gains across most sectors, particularly materials & tech. A 5% lift in the iron ore price helped support miners of the metal while lithium producers bounced back from heavy declines mid-week.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The ADP employment report showed a smaller-than-expected lift in jobs in April. Consumer discretionary led the way, up 3%. Shares in Tesla rose 4.7% with Nvidia up 6.9% and Meta Platforms up 5.4%. But shares in Hewlett Packard fell by 5.2% after downgrading profit and revenue expectations. The Dow Jones index closed higher by 435 points or 1.3%. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.8%. And the Nasdaq index gained 322 points or 2.7%.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The Australian sharemarket fell by 0.8%, easily wiping out Wednesday's gains with nine of 11 sectors finishing in the red. Energy stocks rose most as Woodside completed its merger with BHP's petroleum business and Bubs Australia rose as it moves forward with emergency formula deliveries to the US.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The Dow Jones index traded in a 687 point range. Investors weighed latest economic data and company earnings reports. Shares in Victoria's Secret rose 8.9% after the lingerie brand topped first quarter profit estimates. Shares in Salesforce rose 9.9% after it raised its full-year profit outlook. The Dow Jones index closed lower by 177 points or 0.5%. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.8%. And the Nasdaq index lost 87 points or 0.7%.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The Aussie sharemarket finished higher on a volatile trading session with the ASX 200 adding 0.3%. Lithium miners fell sharply while 7 out of the 11 major sectors managed to close in positive territory. 

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

Energy stocks fell 1.2% on reports that some OPEC members want to suspend Russia's participation in the production deal to allow other members to pump more crude. After being down 461 points at one stage, the Dow Jones index closed lower by 223 points or 0.7%. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.6%. And the Nasdaq index lost 50 points or 0.4%.

This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation. The information in the report is subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employees within CBA Group.  To the extent permitted by law, neither the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about our products and services. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Limited), a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.