Best CommSec Podcasts (2025)

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Morning Report 18 Jun 25: Stocks fall as Israel-Iran jitters spur oil rally 9:58

10h ago9:58

9:58

Global equity markets retreated as investors weighed the prospect of U.S. intervention in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Oil prices surged more than 4% on heightened geopolitical fears, while iron ore slumped to its lowest level since September. Meanwhile, weak U.S. retail sales data pointed to a softening economy, reinforcing expectations th…

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Market Close 17 Jun 25: Middle East headlines drive markets 9:54

1d ago9:54

9:54

Tensions in the Middle East have kept markets cautious today with the session remaining mostly flat. Laura and Stevie discuss what marks five days of cautious sessions and unpack how international markets have performed. Oil prices have dipped slightly today following the recent high, and gold and uranium stocks are once again gaining attention. Th…

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Morning Report 17 Jun 25: Stocks rise as fear of all-out Middle East war eases 9:24

1d ago9:24

9:24

Global markets recovered overnight as investors responded to easing tensions in the Middle East. Defensive stocks retreated as concerns eased, while risk appetite returned across sectors. Tech led the charge, with AMD shares surging on expectations of a sharp rebound for the chipmaker. Meta Platforms also rallied, buoyed by news it will finally int…

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Market Close 16 Jun 25: Oil and Energy continue to surge amid international tensions 9:55

2d ago9:55

9:55

The market has remained largely flat today with the past four sessions now seeing very little movement. Laura and Stevie discuss the session, reflect on the recent high, and what could be keeping markets cautious. Mixed data out of China could have been a possible influence, international tensions have seen oil and energy stocks rally, and gold min…

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Morning Report 16 Jun 25: Stocks slump as Middle Eastern conflict escalates 9:45

2d ago9:45

9:45

Global stock markets plunged as escalating tensions in the Middle East rattled investor confidence. Concerns over inflation are growing, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices. Oil surged to its highest level in three years on supply fears, while gold gained as investors flocked to traditional safe havens. Elsewhere, defence stocks rallied in resp…

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Market Close 13 Jun 25: Gold and Energy stocks soar amid geopolitical tenisions 9:55

5d ago9:55

9:55

The market has declined slightly today but overall, the week has finished with a gain marking five weeks of improvements. Laura is solo today to reflect on the recent modest improvements and discuss the trade talks and geopolitical tensions which have kept investors cautious. Oil prices soared today with the energy sector being a beneficiary, Origi…

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Morning Report 13 Jun 25: US shares end higher, lifted by Oracle rally 9:59

5d ago9:59

9:59

Wall Street showed resilience overnight, recovering from early losses to close higher. Oracle shares soared to a record high after reporting dramatically stronger sales, helping to lift overall market sentiment. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields edged higher following a strong auction and signs of easing inflation. Boeing shares, however, slipped amid …

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Market Close 12 Jun 25: Market runs out of steam following record high 9:56

6d ago9:56

9:56

Following the record high of yesterday and the strong performances over the week the market has paused for breath today and lost some steam as the day went on. Laura and Stevie discuss the slight dip in US markets overnight despite positive trade talks and consumer inflation data that was heading in the right direction, and what could be keeping ma…

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Morning Report 12 Jun 25: US share markets end lower on Middle East tensions 9:11

6d ago9:11

9:11

US stocks closed lower, dragged down by technology names and despite stronger-than-expected inflation data. Interest rates also eased, supported by progress on reducing the budget deficit. In company news, Starbucks shares surged after reports it may sell a minority stake in its Chinese operations. Meanwhile, oil prices jumped 4% to a two-month hig…

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Market Close 11 Jun 25: US, China truce sparks record high 9:55

7d ago9:55

9:55

It has been a solid session today as the Aussie market has cracked a fresh record high once again. Laura and Stevie discuss the session where most of the sectors have seen gains and discuss the big winners with Zip continuing to forge ahead following the growth that it saw yesterday. Qantas gained attention as did Pilbara, and they look to the days…

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Morning Report 11 Jun 25: ASX 200 poised to set new record high 9:57

7d ago9:57

9:57

Global markets saw a mix of optimism and caution on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose for a third consecutive session, buoyed by renewed hopes for progress in US-China trade talks, while US small business sentiment improved for the first time this year. In Asia, Taiwan semiconductor stocks surged, driven by a strong revenue boost. Meanwhile, in the US, J.M…

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Market Close 10 Jun 25: ASX200 on the cusp of an all-time high 9:30

8d ago9:30

9:30

The market has closed in on a record high once again today kicking off the holiday shortened week with a strong performance. Stevie is solo to reflect on what we saw over the long weekend including data out of China and further trade discussions, and he discusses the sectors that saw sizable gains, with the banks, consumer discretionary, and tech h…

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Morning Report 10 Jun 25: S&P 500 ekes out gain as US-China trade talks resume 8:56

8d ago8:56

8:56

Cautious optimism prevails on Wall Street as trade talks between the US and China progress. In corporate news, Apple disappointed investors with its recent event, dragging its shares down, while Qualcomm announced a $2.4 billion deal to acquire chipmaker Alphawave. Topgolf Callaway saw its stock jump 11%, and Tesla shares edged higher, clawing back…

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Market Close 06 Jun 25: Fourth weekly gain for Aussie stocks 9:03

12d ago9:03

9:03

Following a flat performance yesterday the market has again had an underwhelming day today despite somehow managing to hold onto the overall weekly winning streak. Laura and Stevie reflect on this holiday shortened week, this choppy session, and the part that President Trump may be playing in markets remining cautious. Only two sectors saw gains to…

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Morning Report 06 Jun 25: US stocks fall as Trump–Musk feud sinks Tesla 9:13

12d ago9:13

9:13

US stocks ended lower despite a wave of early optimism, sparked by news that U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping have agreed to resume trade talks. In corporate news, Brown-Forman — the maker of Jack Daniel’s — suffered its steepest share price drop since 2008 following weaker-than-expected earnings. Meanwhile, consumer goods giant P…

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Market Close 05 Jun 25: Market shies away from record high 9:39

13d ago9:39

9:39

Most sectors have fallen back today despite a positive start to the session. Laura and Stevie discuss this session which saw the market fading following the gains of yesterday, reflect on international news with Trump introducing travel bans, and they look at the stocks that moved the most. The materials sector did see some stand outs today as did …

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Morning Report 05 Jun 25: Growth concerns weigh on US stocks 9:32

13d ago9:32

9:32

US stocks struggled to advance as fresh data pointed to a slowing economy, with sentiment dented by a soft US jobs report that snapped the Dow Jones’ four-day winning streak. Interest rates fell as investors bet on potential Fed rate cuts, fueling a surge in home builder stocks. Meanwhile, DollarTree has warned of a looming profit hit tied to possi…

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Morning Report 18 Jun 25: Stocks fall as Israel-Iran jitters spur oil rally 9:58

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Market Close 17 Jun 25: Middle East headlines drive markets 9:54

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Morning Report 17 Jun 25: Stocks rise as fear of all-out Middle East war eases 9:24

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Market Close 16 Jun 25: Oil and Energy continue to surge amid international tensions 9:55

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Morning Report 16 Jun 25: Stocks slump as Middle Eastern conflict escalates 9:45

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Market Close 13 Jun 25: Gold and Energy stocks soar amid geopolitical tenisions 9:55

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Morning Report 13 Jun 25: US shares end higher, lifted by Oracle rally 9:59

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Market Close 12 Jun 25: Market runs out of steam following record high 9:56

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Morning Report 12 Jun 25: US share markets end lower on Middle East tensions 9:11

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Market Close 11 Jun 25: US, China truce sparks record high 9:55

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Morning Report 11 Jun 25: ASX 200 poised to set new record high 9:57

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Market Close 10 Jun 25: ASX200 on the cusp of an all-time high 9:30

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Morning Report 10 Jun 25: S&P 500 ekes out gain as US-China trade talks resume 8:56

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Market Close 06 Jun 25: Fourth weekly gain for Aussie stocks 9:03

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Morning Report 06 Jun 25: US stocks fall as Trump–Musk feud sinks Tesla 9:13

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Market Close 05 Jun 25: Market shies away from record high 9:39

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Morning Report 05 Jun 25: Growth concerns weigh on US stocks 9:32

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