CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market finished modestly higher as investors await major US tech earnings from Meta and Tesla tonight. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser's warning of hotter inflation pushed rate hike expectations sharply higher, though volatility remains as markets await next week's inflation data. NextDC was the day's worst performer after slashing profit guidance due to power supply delays at its Melbourne facility.

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Wall Street climbed for a second straight session, led by gains in healthcare stocks as falling oil prices and US 10-year Treasury yields helped lift investor confidence. The positive momentum could carry through to the ASX, which is poised for a stronger open after yesterday's decline. Plus, why a wave of mergers and acquisitions is contributing to the shrinking number of companies listed on the ASX.
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The Australian share market recovered from a rough start on Tuesday, falling to session lows before staging a comeback. While US markets rose overnight, local stocks struggled amid broader uncertainty around geopolitical tensions, rising bond yields, and elevated oil prices. Mining heavyweights like BHP faced headwinds from production challenges, while banks including NAB declined following restructuring announcements. The session highlighted mixed sector performance as earnings season ramps up globally.
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Tech stocks rebounded overnight, lifting Wall Street as investors returned to AI-related companies following last week's sharp sell-off. The ASX is poised for a weaker open despite yesterday reaching a five-week high, but can the local market continue its recent winning streak? Plus, why picking winning stocks on the ASX has been particularly challenging for investors this year.
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The Australian share market extended its winning streak on Monday, climbing nearly half a percent to its best level in over five weeks. Energy stocks led gains amid stronger oil prices, while takeover announcements boosted CleanAway and Challenger. Tech stocks faced headwinds following US weakness, but remain a smaller market influence locally. Earnings season takes centre stage this week with major US results and local mining updates ahead.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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