The Australian share market closed modestly higher on Wednesday as materials and energy stocks drove gains, offsetting weakness in healthcare and tech. Materials led with copper surging to five-week highs on Chinese demand and Chilean weather disruptions, while gold miners also climbed. Key catalysts loom: Tesla and Alphabet earnings tonight, US jobs data tomorrow, and quarterly updates from mining giants. Middle East tensions and interest rate expectations continue to weigh on sentiment.

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The Australian share market closed modestly higher on Wednesday as materials and energy stocks drove gains, offsetting weakness in healthcare and tech. Materials led with copper surging to five-week highs on Chinese demand and Chilean weather disruptions, while gold miners also climbed. Key catalysts loom: Tesla and Alphabet earnings tonight, US jobs data tomorrow, and quarterly updates from mining giants. Middle East tensions and interest rate expectations continue to weigh on sentiment.
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Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec’s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse.

Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day’s trade.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, we keep you up to date on the what, and also the why.

The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec&rsquo;s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse.
Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day&rsquo;s trade.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, we keep you up to date on the what, and also the why.
The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day’s trade.

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