The Australian share market extended its longest losing streak since April, with six consecutive days of declines driven by falling US tech stocks and rising oil price concerns. Despite the weakness, the market remains up for the month and year-to-date. Reporting season volatility continues with significant individual stock swings, while healthcare rebounds strongly and financials struggle for a fourth straight session.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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PM 20 Aug 26: First Gains in 7 Sessions
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AM 20 Aug 26: US stocks rise as bond yields ease
09:07

AM 19 Aug 26: Tech selloff sends Wall Street lower
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