The Aussie market has seen further gains today with most of the sectors in positive territory.  Laura is solo today unpacking the session and reflects on the federal budget with many of the announced measures unlikely to impact interest rate decisions, inflation data coming in softer than expected however did result in some choppy moves this afternoon.  Dividend payments continue to be a focus this week, and Laura discusses the stocks that caught attention including Paladin and Ramelius.

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