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Few careers have the kind of daily worldwide impact as software engineering. It shapes the interactions that billions of people have online across so many moments of their days. So, how do software engineers keep ahead of the world's increasing reliance on IT solutions? Welcome to SEEK Bytes, a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers who work at SEEK, an Australian-founded leader in online employment marketplaces. Each fortnight, our team of hosts and guests will explore intern ...
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CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes. Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into ...
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The Aussie market's impressive 10-day winning streak has come to an end, with the market slipping into slightly negative territory. Key sectors like energy and utilities dragged the market down, influenced by declining oil stocks and coal miners. Whitehaven Coal and Ingham’s experienced significant share price drops following disappointing profit r…
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Wall Street retreats as investors brace for a speech from Jerome Powell, who is expected to temper market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts. The NASDAQ slid amid rising Treasury yields, with Powell’s remarks looming. Meanwhile, BMW surpassed Tesla to lead Europe in EV sales while earnings reports from Ingham's Group are anticipated. Th…
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The Australian stock market continued its winning streak, marking ten consecutive sessions of gains, the longest run since 2015. Despite the streak, daily improvements have been modest. The market's resilience comes amidst ongoing reporting season, with mixed company performances. Notable movers include a 20% drop in Megaport due to underwhelming g…
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Wall Street consolidates as investors increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut rates in September, though the extent of the cut remains uncertain. Several retailers, including Target, have released earnings reports, with Target showing promising gains. Lithium miners are in focus after their latest earnings, while iron ore prices have rise…
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The market started down today but did manage to improve slightly securing the longest winning streak in a decade. With today being the busiest day of the reporting season, Laura and Stevie look at some of the outcomes, the improvement of the tech sector is in focus, and they discuss the drag that is being seen because of the finance sector. Domino’…
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The S&P 500 and NASDAQ ended lower, breaking an eight-day winning streak. Lowe's shares declined due to weak consumer spending on DIY projects. In contrast, Eli Lilly's shares rose as its weight-loss drug showed promise in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile, gold reached record highs, and the Australian dollar strengthened a…
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The Australian share market is on the cusp of its longest winning streak since 2015, having already logged eight consecutive days of gains. However, despite the optimism, today's rise has been modest, impacted by weaker iron ore prices and cautious investor sentiment ahead of central bank meetings. Key sectors like materials and tech are performing…
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US stocks are showing a promising recovery from early August losses, with technology stocks leading the gains ahead of Jackson Hole. The Aussie share market is also expected to rise today, supported by industrial metal prices, while the Aussie dollar has reached a one-month high as the Greenback hits a seven-month low. The content in this podcast i…
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The market improved slightly again today edging closer once more to the recent record high. Laura and Stevie discuss the mixed performance that we have seen today with some of the sectors seeing losses but others managing to balance that out. Reporting season continues and so they discuss the data that came out today, gold prices are in the discuss…
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US stocks ended the week on a strong note, with technology stocks rebounding and leading Wall Street’s surge. Concerns about a US recession have eased after better-than-expected economic data, while hopes for lower interest rates are in focus ahead of a key Fed meeting. Meanwhile, the ASX faces headwinds as iron ore prices hit their lowest in two y…
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The ASX had a strong performance today, with the market experiencing its best week of the year, gaining 2.3% and nearing record highs. Global economic data provided a mixed but favorable backdrop, with easing inflation and robust US retail sales boosting investor confidence. Despite challenges, mining and energy stocks led gains, with tech and fina…
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Wall Street surges as stronger retail sales boost investor sentiment, while Aussie investors are focused on NAB's trading update today. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ achieved a six-day winning streak, with big-box retailers climbing after Walmart's strong results. Meanwhile, copper and oil prices rise on hopes of a soft landing, while iron ore hits a 14-m…
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The Australian share market is teetering on a fifth consecutive day of modest gains despite a mixed bag of economic data. A surprising surge in job growth saw 58,200 new jobs in July, driving speculation about potential rate cuts, though uncertainty lingers. In the corporate world, Cochlear shares plunged over 7% despite solid profits, while Telstr…
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Morning Report 15 Aug 24: Encouraging inflation figures push US stocks to a fifth day of gains
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US stocks had mixed fortunes despite encouraging inflation data, with US inflation reaching a three-and-a-half-year low. Shelter inflation stood out, accounting for 90% of the overall rise in the CPI for July. Alphabet weighed on the NASDAQ as options are being considered for breaking up the online search giant. Iron ore prices hit their lowest sin…
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US markets were up overnight, and that performance seemed to help things locally. Laura and Stevie unpack the US data which saw the Aussie market up at one point close to 1% and explain how the materials sector limited those gains from going any further. As earnings season continues they discuss the company news that we saw today, look at the best …
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Wall Street celebrates as investors react to the latest inflation figures, with softer US producer prices boosting expectations for a rate cut. Technology shares outperform, led by Alphabet as Google unveils its new Pixel smartphones. Starbucks sees record gains following the appointment of a new CEO, while Home Depot faces a weak sales outlook. In…
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The market saw a modest improvement today as investors await a fresh catalyst and upcoming business data as early as tonight may be exactly that. Laura and Stevie unpack the upcoming data and look at the performance of today in detail. Today’s wages data failed to move markets and reflect on the performance of each of the sectors with healthcare dr…
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