CommSec Market Update
CommSec Market Update
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PM 14 Aug 26: Worst week for ASX since April
The Australian share market fell for a third consecutive day, dragging the week into negative territory as materials and financial stocks retreated. Despite US markets hitting record highs overnight, local weakness in mining and banking offset gains in technology. With reporting season intensifying…
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AM 14 Aug 26: Soaring tech stocks send S&P 500 to fresh highs
The S&P 500 hit a fresh record high overnight as tame US inflation data and another surge in tech stocks fuelled optimism. Closer to home, the ASX is poised to dip at the open as weaker commodity prices weigh on miners, while RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to appear before a government committ…
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PM 13 Aug 26: Mixed profit results keep ASX subdued
The Australian share market declined for the third time this week as most sectors retreated in a subdued session. Earnings season continues to dominate, with mixed results from major banks, insurers, and energy companies. Key themes include dividend impacts, natural disaster claims weighing on insu…
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AM 13 Aug 26: Tame inflation lifts US markets
The Australian share market is poised to open lower on Thursday ahead of a busy day of company results, including Telstra, Transurban and Origin. Wall Street mostly rose overnight on tame US inflation data and strong AI-related earnings, while gold climbed to its highest level in more than two mont…
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PM 12 Aug 26: Profit results weigh on ASX
The Australian share market edged lower on Wednesday as earnings season intensifies. While some companies beat expectations, cautious outlooks and softer growth guidance sparked broad-based selling. Banks, retailers, and job platforms faced particular pressure, though utilities and insurers found s…
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AM 12 Aug 26: ASX set to dip ahead of key company earnings
The Australian share market is poised to open lower after the RBA kept rates on hold yesterday but warned inflation remains too high. Wall Street reversed early gains as hopes of an Iran peace deal faded, sending oil prices back towards one-week highs. Locally, a busy day of earnings includes Commo…
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PM 11 Aug 26: ASX lifts as RBA stays on hold
The Australian share market rose on Tuesday as energy stocks surged on higher oil prices amid US-Iran tensions, while the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold. Reporting season dominance saw mixed results: Austol soared on a takeover offer despite losses, while Live360 and SGH fell on weak outl…
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AM 11 Aug 26: ASX set to open steady ahead of RBA call
The ASX is set for a steady open ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision this afternoon, as investors weigh Governor Michele Bullock’s latest comments on inflation and economic conditions. Overnight, oil prices surged on Middle East tensions, while US markets edged lower after recent gains. Jame…
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PM 10 Aug 26: Banks weigh on ASX
The Australian share market edged lower on Monday despite strong US earnings and easing rate hike expectations. The financials sector declined sharply following Westpac's quarterly update. The Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and press conference loom tomorrow, with markets closely watching fo…
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AM 10 Aug 26: ASX to open higher ahead of RBA rates decision
The Australian share market is set to open higher after the S&P 500 hit a record high on softer-than-expected US jobs data, easing expectations of further rate hikes. Attention now turns to tomorrow’s RBA rate decision and a busy week of local earnings as reporting season ramps up. Join James Grub…
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