Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Market Close 14 Nov 25: Worst week for ASX since April 9:57

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The Aussie market suffered its worst day in about ten weeks on Friday, sliding 1.4% and hitting a four month low as a mix of rate concerns, weak China data and a tech sell-off pushed the ASX lower for a fourth straight session. Tech led the declines with a 4.5% drop, leaving the sector down more than 9% for the week, while the major banks also weig…

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Morning Report 14 Nov 25: Stock rotation hits big tech as Fed clouds gather 9:34

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Wall Street fell overnight as tech stocks led a broad selloff, with U.S. Treasuries also stumbling after the government shutdown ended and traders braced for renewed market swings. Cisco bucked the trend, surging after an AI-fuelled outlook beat expectations, while Walt Disney slipped on weaker cable and box office performance. In commodities, oil …

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How the first MD of CommSec invests today: Paul Rickard’s lessons for every investor 38:54

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What does it take to change the way Australians invest—and what do you learn along the way? In this candid episode, Paul Rickard (the first ever managing director of CommSec and co-founder of The Switzer Report) opens up about the highs and lows of a career spent at the heart of the markets. Paul reveals how he was once booed for winning Stockbroke…

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CommSec's trading profits boom | Rex Airlines has a new US buyer | Gucci-owner sells beauty biz to L’Oréal 6:58

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CommSec, CommBank’s trading platform, has seen its profits jump 36% as Aussies try to get their hands into volatile stock markets. Rex Airlines, aka Regional Express, has found a buyer in US aviation company after 15 months in administration. Gucci’s parent company Kering has sold its beauty business to L’Oréal for €4 billion to cut debt and refocu…

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Menulog shuts down | DroneShield selloff spooks investors | Kim K's Skim's strikes gold 6:59

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Menulog has announced it will close its Australian operations after tough competition from global giants has crushed its local market share ASX-listed DroneShield has seen its shares plummet by 30% after a major sell-down from its leadership team Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has just raised fresh capital at a $5 billion USD valuation _ Do…

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Market Close 13 Nov 25: Jobs data rocks Aussie market 9:58

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The ASX200 closed about 0.6 % lower on Thursday, slipping to a three‑and‑a‑half‑month low after October jobs data dented hopes of an RBA rate cut. The market also reacted to the US House passing a spending bill and a rally, while materials and health made modest gains and tech and real estate fell. Investors now eye December RBA decision, US CPI re…

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Morning Report 13 Nov 25: Dow Jones hits all-time high before US House vote 9:29

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Wall Street hit new record highs as investors welcomed the prospect of a reopened government, though gains were mixed as traders rotated out of technology stocks. AMD rallied after forecasting accelerating AI-driven sales growth, while the White House warned that October’s jobs report may never be released. Meanwhile, U.S. bonds advanced as weak la…

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Market Close 12 Nov 25: Investors take breather ahead of jobs data 10:00

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The ASX200 slipped just over 0.1 % as about 40 % of stocks fell. CBA dropped about 3 % after a 6.5 % plunge yesterday and tech fell 3.3 %. Mineral Resources surged over 9 % on a US$765 m POSCO lithium deal, while Liontown rose 6 % and Life360 was the worst performer. Markets watch October jobs data, the next RBA meeting, ANZ’s ex‑dividend and US oi…

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Morning Report 12 Nov 25: Dow rises 500 points led by healthcare stocks 9:42

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Wall Street saw mixed fortunes overnight, with the Dow rising 500 points while the Nasdaq slipped as investors rotated out of tech stocks. SoftBank sold its Nvidia stake for $5.8 billion to fund fresh AI bets, while CoreWeave cut its forecast following a delay to a major customer contract. In commodities, oil prices rose as investors weighed sancti…

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CommBank's home loans pay off | TikTok's time is up in Australia | Uniqlo's Aussie glow-up 1:35

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CommBank reported first quarter profits of $2.6 billion with a particular shoutout to their growing home lending and household deposits Australia's social media ban for children under 16 will officially come into effect from the 10th of December, which will be a massive blow for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and many more UNIQLO…

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Market Close 11 Nov 25: Major banks weigh on Aussie market 9:19

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The ASX200 slipped about a tenth of a percent, held back by a 6 % drop in CBA which erased roughly 50 points. Materials led the market, with gold miners up after a 3 % jump in spot gold and lithium miners gaining on demand expectations. The US government shutdown appears near its end, easing concerns ahead of the Fed’s December rate‑cut decision. U…

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Morning Report 11 Nov 25: Stocks climb on bets US government shutdown is coming to an end 9:50

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Wall Street climbed overnight, led by technology stocks, as investors celebrated the prospect of a reopened U.S. government. Chipmakers rallied as buyers went bargain hunting, while Palantir jumped as enthusiasm around the AI trade returned. Health insurers, however, retreated as Democrats signalled a compromise on Obamacare. In commodities, gold r…

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Market Close 10 Nov 25: Best day in 3 weeks for Aussie stocks 9:39

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The Aussie market kicked off the week with a strong gain, having its best session in more than three weeks after lifting about three quarters of a percent. Confidence improved after reports the 40-day US government shutdown could soon end, and China eased export restrictions on some metals. Tech, energy and mining stocks led the way, while ANZ rose…

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Morning Report 10 Nov 25: Wall Street steadies on shutdown hopes 9:57

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Wall Street steadied on Friday as investors looked ahead to an end to the government shutdown, recovering from early losses on hopes Democrats and Republicans could reach a healthcare compromise. Technology stocks led the declines, capping the Nasdaq's worst week, while consumer confidence plunged and a survey of economic conditions hit an all-time…

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In Conversation with Lee Hatton [Part 2] - From Big Banker to Bitcoin and Block 14:20

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Today on What the Flux: In Conversation, we’re excited to welcome Lee Hatton Lee is Block’s Financial Operations Lead,. Block being the $45 billion USD global fintech giant. It’s the company behind Cash App, Square, music platform TIDAL and of course Afterpay, She started her career in financial services roles across New Zealand, Australia, the UK,…

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Market Close 07 Nov 25: ASX sinks to near 2-month low 8:54

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The Aussie market ended the week lower, down about three-quarters of a percent, marking a second straight weekly loss. Tech and bank stocks dragged, with Macquarie falling nearly 6% after missing earnings expectations. Qantas dropped 6.5% on softer revenue guidance, while AUB Group rose after a renewed takeover bid. Block, Inc. slumped 15%, and wea…

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Morning Report 07 Nov 25: Stocks get hit as job jitters spark bond rally 8:22

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Wall Street dropped to two-week lows as a renewed tech sell-off and lingering concerns over U.S. tariffs and the health of the economy kept investors on edge. The bond market rallied after private data pointed to a cooling jobs market, while DoorDash tumbled to a record low on warnings that weaker spending will squeeze profits. In Europe, stocks fe…

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In Conversation with Lee Hatton - The leadership lessons behind Block, Afterpay and Xero 15:39

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Today on What the Flux: In Conversation, we’re excited to welcome Lee Hatton Lee is Block’s Financial Operations Lead,. Block being the $45 billion USD global fintech giant. It’s the company behind Cash App, Square, music platform TIDAL and of course Afterpay, She started her career in financial services roles across New Zealand, Australia, the UK,…

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Market Close 06 Nov 25: Miners snap 3-day losing streak 8:24

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Local shares bounced back from a two-month low on Thursday, with miners leading the charge. The ASX 200 lifted about a third of a per cent, supported by gains in gold and iron ore prices. Materials stocks were easily the day’s best performers, up around 1.5 per cent, with names like Emerald, Ramelius and Bellevue all climbing strongly. But it wasn’…

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Morning Report 06 Nov 25: US stocks stage rebound as dip buyers wade back in 8:29

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Wall Street rose on Wednesday as dip buyers waded back in following a tech-fuelled slide, while ADP data showed US companies added 42,000 jobs in October. AMD’s outlook, however, failed to impress investors, tempering some of the gains. European shares also closed higher, with earnings remaining in the spotlight. In commodities, oil dipped on overs…

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Market Close 05 Nov 25: Six losses in seven sessions for ASX 8:09

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The ASX200 fell about 0.25% to a two month low after the RBA kept rates steady and signalled only one cut in 2026. Material and tech stocks led losses, while financials rose on Westpac earnings. US government shutdown and a 2% tech slide added pressure. Look out for US earnings from McDonald’s, Snap and Novo-Nordisk, plus NAB and Macquarie results …

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Market Close 14 Nov 25: Worst week for ASX since April 9:57

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Morning Report 14 Nov 25: Stock rotation hits big tech as Fed clouds gather 9:34

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How the first MD of CommSec invests today: Paul Rickard’s lessons for every investor 38:54

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CommSec's trading profits boom | Rex Airlines has a new US buyer | Gucci-owner sells beauty biz to L’Oréal 6:58

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Menulog shuts down | DroneShield selloff spooks investors | Kim K's Skim's strikes gold 6:59

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Market Close 13 Nov 25: Jobs data rocks Aussie market 9:58

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Morning Report 13 Nov 25: Dow Jones hits all-time high before US House vote 9:29

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Market Close 12 Nov 25: Investors take breather ahead of jobs data 10:00

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Morning Report 12 Nov 25: Dow rises 500 points led by healthcare stocks 9:42

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CommBank's home loans pay off | TikTok's time is up in Australia | Uniqlo's Aussie glow-up 1:35

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Market Close 11 Nov 25: Major banks weigh on Aussie market 9:19

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Morning Report 11 Nov 25: Stocks climb on bets US government shutdown is coming to an end 9:50

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Market Close 10 Nov 25: Best day in 3 weeks for Aussie stocks 9:39

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Morning Report 10 Nov 25: Wall Street steadies on shutdown hopes 9:57

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In Conversation with Lee Hatton [Part 2] - From Big Banker to Bitcoin and Block 14:20

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Market Close 07 Nov 25: ASX sinks to near 2-month low 8:54

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Morning Report 07 Nov 25: Stocks get hit as job jitters spark bond rally 8:22

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In Conversation with Lee Hatton - The leadership lessons behind Block, Afterpay and Xero 15:39

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Market Close 06 Nov 25: Miners snap 3-day losing streak 8:24

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Morning Report 06 Nov 25: US stocks stage rebound as dip buyers wade back in 8:29

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Market Close 05 Nov 25: Six losses in seven sessions for ASX 8:09