Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Market Close 12 Sep 25: Strongest lift in over a week for Aussie stocks 9:55

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Aussie stocks have posted their best lift today since last Thursday, as Steve recounts the session that saw the ASX making up for the modest moves lower of recent days. The strength of the US market had a part to play in this following their unemployment data, locally energy stocks continued to decline, and financials saw gains. Ex-dividend trading…

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Morning Report 12 Sep 25: Dow Jones closes up 600 points, setting record high 9:53

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Wall Street surged to fresh record highs as investors bet a Federal Reserve rate cut is all but certain. US core CPI rose in line with expectations, keeping the Fed on track to ease policy, while a spike in jobless claims in Texas pointed to ongoing labour market weakness. In company news, Paramount and Skydance are preparing a bid for Warner Bros …

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Market Close 11 Sep 25: Aussie market slides for a third time this week 8:13

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The Aussie market has slid for a third time this week. Steve discusses this session which reversed the small gains of Wednesday and discusses the catalysts likely to spark a US rate cut. Locally healthcare and banking seen declines, and gold miners continued to gain attention with the precious metal on a tear. PolyNovo has bounced back from the rec…

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Morning Report 11 Sep 25: Wall Street hits record highs on Oracle AI optimism 9:27

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to fresh record highs after U.S. wholesale prices fell. Bond yields also slipped on the softer PPI data, adding to market optimism. Elsewhere, Oracle shares surged the most since 1992 on major cloud contract wins, sparking a rally in other AI-related stocks, while Synopsys posted its steepest drop in three decades as …

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Market Close 10 Sep 25: Worst day of 2025 for lithium stocks 9:26

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The ASX200 rose by a third of a percent, its first gain of the week, supported by banks after yesterday’s job cut announcements at ANZ and NAB. Lithium miners slumped sharply on news China’s CATL may restart production, while Iluka also tumbled on plans to halt WA operations. Nine of 11 sectors advanced, though energy stocks eased. Investors now lo…

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Morning Report 10 Sep 25: US share markets hit record highs despite job worries 9:38

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Wall Street closed at record highs despite lingering economic concerns, as US payrolls were revised down by record levels. Additionally, Treasuries snapped their winning run as investors awaited key inflation data. In company news, Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 line-up, though shares slipped slightly, while Anglo American and Teck Resources agreed t…

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Market Close 09 Sep 25: Aussie stocks dip for a second day 9:13

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The Aussie market has fallen again today marking a poor start for September following the multitude of record highs in August. Steve joins to discuss the US jobs market and interest rates, how France losing their prime minister is creating uncertainty in Europe, and the performance of the local sectors with only tech and consumer discretionary risi…

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Morning Report 09 Sep 25: Nasdaq hits record high as traders focus on rate cuts 9:53

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Wall Street managed to stay afloat as falling long-term interest rates offset signs of weakening consumer confidence, which weighed on labour market expectations. Technology stocks led the gains, with Broadcom rising on news of an AI partnership with OpenAI, while Robinhood surged 15% after being included in the S&P 500. In Europe, debt concerns de…

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Market Close 08 Sep 25: Energy stocks drag as ASX dips 10:00

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The ASX200 slipped a quarter of a percent as energy stocks weighed, following weaker oil prices and an OPEC+ decision to lift output. Tech, healthcare and property trusts provided rare gains, while winners included DroneShield, Life360 and uranium miners. Attention now shifts to US inflation data released midweek and a likely Federal Reserve rate c…

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Morning Report 08 Sep 25: Wall Street slumps on job concerns 9:57

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US stocks fell as concerns over a weakening job market weighed on sentiment, with unemployment rising to its highest level in four years. Long-term interest rates tumbled as traders priced in further rate cuts, while oil prices came into focus after OPEC announced a production increase. Elsewhere, Japanese bonds drew caution following the Prime Min…

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Market Close 05 Sep 25: Strong end to a shaky start to the month 8:31

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It has been a challenging and volatile week, but the market has improved for a second day following the 4-day losing streak. Steve reflects on this week penned as ‘one of the worst months of the year for markets’ and discusses the US data that could impact their interest rate decisions tonight. Locally only consumer staples and energy stocks declin…

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Morning Report 05 Sep 25: S&P 500 hits all-time high before US jobs report 9:51

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Promising rate-cut expectations pushed Wall Street to fresh record highs, as weaker jobs data, including softer private payrolls, fueled hopes of the Federal Reserve easing and sent US bond yields lower. In company news, Broadcom delivered an upbeat forecast on strong AI demand. In commodities, oil prices eased as OPEC considered a potential output…

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Market Close 04 Sep 25: Aussie stocks bounce back with a 1% lift 9:20

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The market has rebounded today for the best day in around two weeks marking the end of a four-session losing streak. US jobs data played a part in this as Steve discusses, and he unpacks the local improvements with almost all sectors seeing gains. The banks saw strong improvements following their recent declines, Austal and NRW Holdings gained atte…

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Morning Report 04 Sep 25: Stocks and bonds rise as weak job ads fuel Fed bets 9:57

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Wall Street consolidated overnight, buoyed by rising hopes of interest rate cuts as signs of weakness in the job market shaped expectations. In company news, Alphabet shares surged after a court ruling on search, while Apple also gained on the back of the decision. Elsewhere, Macy’s lifted its outlook but warned of a fickle consumer. In commodities…

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Market Close 03 Sep 25: Worst day in five months for Aussie stocks 9:11

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The ASX200 tumbled 1.9% on Wednesday, marking its worst day in five months and extending a four-day losing streak. Faster-than-expected local economic growth dampened prospects of a September rate cut, while global tariff uncertainty, France’s political turmoil, and rising bond yields weighed heavily. All sectors closed in the red, with banks hit h…

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Morning Report 03 Sep 25: Stocks join bond rout after US holiday weekend 9:41

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Wall Street stumbled into September, with US stocks falling as a ruling on Trump-era tariffs added to uncertainty. Bond market turbulence persisted as debt sales ramped up, while US manufacturing activity contracted for a sixth straight month. In company news, Warren Buffett said he was disappointed by the Kraft Heinz split, which weighed on its st…

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Market Close 02 Sep 25: The Aussie market hits a two-week low 9:14

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The Aussie market was under some pressure today following a subdued performance possibly led by the US market being closed for a public holiday. This puts the ASX200 at the lowest levels in 2 weeks, Steve discusses the recent streak that could have played a part in this hesitancy, and how the swings of profit reporting season likely also had a part…

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Market Close 12 Sep 25: Strongest lift in over a week for Aussie stocks 9:55

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Morning Report 12 Sep 25: Dow Jones closes up 600 points, setting record high 9:53

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Market Close 11 Sep 25: Aussie market slides for a third time this week 8:13

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Morning Report 11 Sep 25: Wall Street hits record highs on Oracle AI optimism 9:27

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Market Close 10 Sep 25: Worst day of 2025 for lithium stocks 9:26

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Morning Report 10 Sep 25: US share markets hit record highs despite job worries 9:38

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Market Close 09 Sep 25: Aussie stocks dip for a second day 9:13

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Morning Report 09 Sep 25: Nasdaq hits record high as traders focus on rate cuts 9:53

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Market Close 08 Sep 25: Energy stocks drag as ASX dips 10:00

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Morning Report 08 Sep 25: Wall Street slumps on job concerns 9:57

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Market Close 05 Sep 25: Strong end to a shaky start to the month 8:31

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Morning Report 05 Sep 25: S&P 500 hits all-time high before US jobs report 9:51

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Market Close 04 Sep 25: Aussie stocks bounce back with a 1% lift 9:20

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Morning Report 04 Sep 25: Stocks and bonds rise as weak job ads fuel Fed bets 9:57

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Market Close 03 Sep 25: Worst day in five months for Aussie stocks 9:11

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Morning Report 03 Sep 25: Stocks join bond rout after US holiday weekend 9:41

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Market Close 02 Sep 25: The Aussie market hits a two-week low 9:14