Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Market Close 23 May 25: Market nudges higher as the week finishes with a gain 9:55

3h ago9:55

9:55

The Aussie market has lifted modestly today in a week that has finished only slightly higher than it started. Laura and Stevie reflect on the recent performance where the market has remained cautious but crept higher each week, discuss the latest happenings out of the US regarding tax and tariffs, and unpack the sectors where materials held the mar…

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Morning Report 23 May 25: Stocks lose steam in final minutes of US trading 8:47

2h ago8:47

8:47

Aussie shares are tipped to rise as easing U.S. bond yields provide relief to global markets, and Bitcoin hits a new record high. Long-term bond yields briefly hit multi-month highs before retreating, helped by Federal Reserve comments hinting at potential rate cuts later this year. Locally, the ASX200 is expected to inch higher after a rocky sessi…

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Market Close 22 May 25: Gold outperforms amid a sea of red 9:55

7h ago9:55

9:55

The market has reversed the recent gains today as it took a breather following yesterdays near record high. Laura and Stevie discuss the session which has seen the week ultimately remain flat, and unpack the sectors with all but materials dropping into the red. A number of stocks have caught attention today including IAG, Mayne Pharma, and Orica an…

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Morning Report 22 May 25: Stocks slump on soaring interest rates 9:35

4h ago9:35

9:35

Wall Street retreated as mounting deficit fears triggered a sell-off in bonds and equities. In company news, Apple shares declined after its lead designer became entangled in a partnership with OpenAI, while Target stumbled as tariffs weighed on its earnings. Meanwhile, banks also pulled back amid renewed jitters over rising interest rates. In comm…

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Market Close 21 May 25: The Aussie market hits 13-week high 9:29

3h ago9:29

9:29

The Aussie market has continued to push higher today following both the interest rate cut that happened yesterday and talks of further cuts in the coming months. Stevie is solo to discuss this near 13-week high for the Aussie market, break down local performance with most of the sectors seeing growth, and unpack the recent US market gains. He talks…

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Morning Report 21 May 25: S&P 500 snaps six-day winning run 9:50

4h ago9:50

9:50

Wall Street snapped a six-day winning streak as investors searched for fresh catalysts to drive momentum. Technology stocks led the decline, weighed down by rising bond yields, which edged higher amid ongoing fiscal concerns in the U.S. In corporate news, Home Depot said it doesn’t expect to raise prices in response to new tariffs, while Elon Musk …

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Market Close 20 May 25: Aussie stocks lift after rate cut 9:29

4h ago9:29

9:29

The Aussie share market rebounded on Tuesday, rising 0.7% after breaking a nine-month winning streak, with 10 of 11 sectors posting gains. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its second rate cut of 2025, lowering interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85% — the lowest level since May 2023. Looking ahead, earnings from James Hardie, New Farm, We…

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Morning Report 20 May 25: Resilient Wall Street weathers credit downgrade 9:54

14h ago9:54

9:54

US markets closed almost unchanged on Monday, despite underlying volatility. The S&P 500 notched its sixth winning session, as investors appeared to look past the recent US credit downgrade. UnitedHealth shares extended their rally after the CEO bought into a beaten-down stock, while Reddit shares slipped amid concerns over a potential threat from …

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Market Close 19 May 25: Aussie market snaps an eight day winning streak 9:54

1d ago9:54

9:54

The winning run for the Aussie market has come to an abrupt end today. Stevie is solo to reflect on what has been a decent run over the past couple of weeks, look at the recent performance of international markets, and to unpack what could be on the cards with an interest rate decision expected for Australia tomorrow. The sectors mostly saw decline…

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Morning Report 19 May 25: Investors shrug off surging inflation concerns 9:54

2d ago9:54

9:54

Wall Street ended the week on a high note, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains despite US consumer sentiment sinking to its second-lowest level on record. Inflation expectations among consumers have surged to their highest since the early 1980s, adding to market jitters. Meanwhile, after-hours trading remains in focus as Moody’s downgraded t…

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Market Close 16 May 25: Longest winning streak in 9 months for Aussie stocks 10:00

8d ago10:00

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The Aussie share market notched its eighth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak in nine months. Locally, strong wages and jobs figures haven’t shifted expectations for a possible rate cut when the RBA meets next week—though some speculate rates could remain on hold. Key sectors like materials and tech led the charge, while financials wo…

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Morning Report 16 May 25: S&P 500 closes higher for a fourth day 9:58

10d ago9:58

9:58

Wall Street delivered a mixed performance as leading technology stocks lost some ground. However, broader markets gained amid falling US bond yields driven by shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Retail sales growth slowed, contributing to a dip in both bond yields and the US dollar. In company news, Cisco shares rose on a positive sales forecast…

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Market Close 15 May 25: More jobs, fewer rate cuts? 9:55

10d ago9:55

9:55

The Aussie share market managed to carve out another small gain, extending its winning streak to seven sessions, though overall moves remain cautious as investors eye record highs. Stronger-than-expected jobs data surprised economists, with 89,000 new roles added in April—most of them full-time positions for women—fuelling speculation about the Res…

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Morning Report 15 May 25: Wall Street struggles as vertigo kicks in for investors 9:58

11d ago9:58

9:58

The S&P 500 has shown signs of exhaustion following a substantial rebound, while rising bond yields weigh on market sentiment and strengthen the US dollar. Technology stocks have gained at the expense of the broader market, with Middle East deals propelling SuperMicro higher. Boeing has secured a record deal with Qatar and is expected to create sig…

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Market Close 14 May 25: Aussie stocks lift for a sixth day 9:50

11d ago9:50

9:50

The market has held strong on the recent winning streak – even if only just. Laura and Stevie discuss these 6 days of gains that have seen the market at the best levels in around eleven weeks. They start by looking at international markets as the recent volatility continues to keep markets tense ahead of a possible rate cut decision and upcoming jo…

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Morning Report 14 May 25: US stocks erase 2025 losses as Nvidia powers tech rally 9:32

12d ago9:32

9:32

Technology stocks are driving Wall Street higher, recovering previous losses, while US bond yields hold steady following a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia have announced a $1 trillion trade pledge, with Nvidia and AMD set to supply chips for AI data centres in the kingdom. In commodities, oil prices are cl…

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Market Close 13 May 25: Aussie stocks surge on US-China truce 10:00

12d ago10:00

10:00

The Aussie share market climbed for a fifth straight session, lifted by optimism over a temporary US-China trade deal that saw both countries reduce tariffs for 90 days. Global markets surged in response, with US stocks rising sharply and Australian stocks following suit—though gains faded slightly by close. Breville and Life360 soared on positive …

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Market Close 23 May 25: Market nudges higher as the week finishes with a gain 9:55

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Morning Report 23 May 25: Stocks lose steam in final minutes of US trading 8:47

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Market Close 22 May 25: Gold outperforms amid a sea of red 9:55

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Morning Report 22 May 25: Stocks slump on soaring interest rates 9:35

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Market Close 21 May 25: The Aussie market hits 13-week high 9:29

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Morning Report 21 May 25: S&P 500 snaps six-day winning run 9:50

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Market Close 20 May 25: Aussie stocks lift after rate cut 9:29

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Morning Report 20 May 25: Resilient Wall Street weathers credit downgrade 9:54

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Market Close 19 May 25: Aussie market snaps an eight day winning streak 9:54

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Morning Report 19 May 25: Investors shrug off surging inflation concerns 9:54

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Market Close 16 May 25: Longest winning streak in 9 months for Aussie stocks 10:00

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Morning Report 16 May 25: S&P 500 closes higher for a fourth day 9:58

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Market Close 15 May 25: More jobs, fewer rate cuts? 9:55

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Morning Report 15 May 25: Wall Street struggles as vertigo kicks in for investors 9:58

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Market Close 14 May 25: Aussie stocks lift for a sixth day 9:50

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Morning Report 14 May 25: US stocks erase 2025 losses as Nvidia powers tech rally 9:32

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Market Close 13 May 25: Aussie stocks surge on US-China truce 10:00