Market Close 11 Jul 25: US rare earth investment pushes miners higher

It has been a quiet day for the Aussie market, but some rare earth stocks have been standouts.  Stevie is solo to reflect on the session which has seen very little movement as the market danced around a record high.  Stevie discusses the week which may have led to this cautious sentiment with rates…

Morning Report 11 Jul 25: Wall Street hits fresh record highs

Wall Street rallied overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs as investors shrugged off tariff concerns. Delta Airlines boosted sentiment with an upbeat outlook, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is now on track to surpass Warren Buffett in personal wealth. In corporate news, Nu…

Market Close 10 Jul 25: What potential 200% pharmaceutical tariffs meant for healthcare

The market has reversed the losses of yesterday and is on track for the best day in more than two weeks.  Laura is solo to reflect on the session where the financial sector has performed well as have real estate stocks rebounding from the recent losses after th interest rate hold decision.  Lifesty…

Morning Report 10 Jul 25: Nasdaq closes at record high, driven by Nvidia

Wall Street surged as trade concerns eased, with the tech sector—particularly the Nasdaq—leading the gains. Nvidia made headlines by becoming the first company to reach a $4 trillion US valuation, while renewable energy firm AES also saw a sharp stock jump amid takeover interest. However, geopoliti…

Market Close 09 Jul 25: Copper stocks slump on tariff threats

Tariffs continue to lead the conversation today as Laura and Stevie unpack the worst day for the Aussie market in around 9 weeks.  Despite being the worst day, the market has once again not moved much, Trump has discussed a 50% tariff on copper which has seen copper stocks and gold prices take a hi…

Morning Report 09 Jul 25: US stocks hit a wall as Trump’s remarks lift copper

Wall Street stalled overnight amid a lack of investor conviction, with banks leading the declines as HSBC adopted a more cautious stance. US Treasury yields fell for a fifth straight session, while copper posted its best day since 1989 after President Trump vowed not to extend tariffs and toughened…

Market Close 08 Jul 25: RBA shocks with interest rate decision

The market has dropped slightly today but the drops could have been more significant with the expected rate cut not coming to fruition.  Laura and Stevie discuss the shock decision, and the upcoming things to watch that could speak to a cut in August.  Tariff discussions continue to keep markets on…

Morning Report 08 Jul 25: Stocks sink as Trump’s tariff plans boost dollar

Wall Street pulled back from record highs as fresh trade concerns rattle investors. President Trump has announced steep tariffs on five countries, set to take effect from August 1st, sparking widespread market unease. Meanwhile, Tesla shed $68 billion in market value after CEO Elon Musk’s political…

Market Close 07 Jul 25: Is Trump extending the tariff deadline?

Laura is back with Stevie today and kicks things off with some controversy discussing Trump’s tariff deadline not coming to fruition.  They unpack how this has and could move markets going forward, and address discussions of further tariffs.  A lift in expected oil production failed to have a drama…

Morning Report 07 Jul 25: Aussie stocks to open flat ahead of tariff D-day

It was a subdued end to the week for U.S. markets, with Wall Street closed on Friday for Independence Day. Across the Atlantic, European stocks finished lower amid ongoing trade uncertainty. Meanwhile, oil prices are in focus ahead of an expected increase in supply from OPEC. Back home, Aussie shar…