Market Pulse Podcast

It was a big week for the ASX, especially for those companies in the travel and banking sector! Dion discusses this and examines some interesting data from the ABS about emergency super withdrawals. He also examines the reopening of the economy, and what it might look like on the other side.

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This week Dion looks at data from Apple and The Economist that paint a picture of the cautious return to normality in the US. He also discusses Afterpay, Wesfarmers closing down Target stores and the market value that Spotify gained when it announced the Joe Rogan licensing agreement.

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This week Dion outlines the tensions surrounding a potential trade dispute with China, and also looks at some important data from the CBA market update. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released unemployment data this week, and whilst the unemployment rate looks okay all things considered, it's important to understand other key indicators that paint a different picture. Dion jumps into this and answers a listener question on the capital raising topic discussed last week.

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This week Dion examines some important data from the RBA, and why ASIC is worried about new investors entering the market right now. He also discusses Pushpay, Disney and what a capital raising means for you, the investor.

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This week Dion discusses some takeaways from the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder Q&A, and Warren Buffet's decision to sell down his airline holdings. The past few weeks have also seen increased interest from first time investors looking to buy shares - Dion provides some handy tips on how to get started.

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Well you might be wondering what happened to oil prices this week - does this mean your local petrol station is giving it away? Unfortunately not, Dion breaks down why. Also, Netflix posts strong subscriber growth for the first quarter of 2020, Dion discusses how the streaming giant has managed to gain momentum thanks to lockdown measures.

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It was another week of continued optimism shared by Aussie and global markets - Dion highlights how Netflix and Amazon have helped boost the NASDAQ, and what the unemployment scene might look like in Australia. He also touches on our domestic property market and Virgin Australia.

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This week Dion examines the continued impact of COVID-19 on the domestic and international stage, as markets appear to be blissfully uninterested! He also highlights the push from APRA to defer dividends, a potential demerger from Treasury Wine Estates and answers a listener question on ETFs to hold for the long term.

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This week we continue to examine the growing number of COVID-19 cases and the optimistic week that the ASX enjoyed. Dion touches on media companies, oil prices, Transurban and accidentally buying the wrong stock!

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This week Dion looks at the impact of our collapsing retail sector, as more stores close up shop in response to COVID-19. This includes some interesting card data that tells us where Aussies are choosing to spend their money, and where they are not. Dion also shares his thoughts on the inclusion of superannuation access as part of the stimulus package, and how to think about investing during a downturn.

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