The Aussie market slipped on Friday as miners gave back gains and financials dragged, capping a choppy week that saw markets flirt with record highs. Energy outperformed thanks to rising oil prices, while Newmont hit a fresh high and CSL lifted healthcare back into positive territory for the year. AMP pulled back despite strong earlier gains. With inflation data, retail trade, central bank decisions and earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Amazon all ahead, next week is set to be one of the biggest of the year.

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It was a mixed bag of earnings overnight. Tom and Ryan unpack the US session with bond yields increasing while the US dollar dropped, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs. Alphabet and Tesla again dominated the conversation, and energy stocks have seen gains amid a climb in oil prices. Ryan shares expectations around upcoming rate cuts amid unexpected employment numbers, Chipotle shares saw a significant cut, as did IBM and United Healthcare, and tech stocks saw gains potentially fuelled by Alphabet’s earnings.

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The Aussie market snapped its winning streak despite a strong US lead, with the ASX200 turning lower after RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned inflation may not fall as quickly as hoped. That cast doubt over an August rate cut, even as markets still expect it. Fortescue jumped on record iron ore shipments, while Bapcor plunged 29% on a profit warning. CSL helped lift healthcare, the only sector in the green, and Macquarie fell on leadership changes. We also cover moves from PEXA, Boss Energy, and Lynas Rare Earths, plus results from Alphabet and Tesla.

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Encouraging trade news and earnings numbers that have bettered expectations have resulted in new record highs for the US market overnight. Tom and Ryan reflect on the earnings and updates from Tesla, and the performance of Alphabet. Lamb Weston was a top performer overnight, and GoPro and Krispy Kreme seem to be being fuelled by retail obsessed Reddit investors. NVIDIA beat earnings expectations, European markets saw car makers gain ground, and the Aussie dollar has continued to rise.

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The Aussie market climbed around 0.75% on Wednesday, edging closer to another all-time high. Gains were broad-based, with banks rebounding and miners extending their rally to a fifth straight day. Materials are on track for their best week since September last year, while energy stocks rose on strong results from Woodside. Ampol and Iluka also impressed, while Paladin sank 11% on ambitious guidance. Globally, optimism around US trade deals boosted sentiment, and attention now turns to earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, along with local updates from Fortescue, Karoon, and Lynas.

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Tech names underperformed last night but there was ultimately little change across the broader market. Tariffs continued to gain attention with the US and Philippines coming to a tariff agreement and General Motors seeing a hefty decline, and earnings data has investors on tenterhooks with Alphabet and Tesla set to be examined closely. Lockheed Martin made headlines following their earnings data, as did D.R. Horton, and Kohl’s more than doubled their share price.

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The market has tread water today with the banking and mining sector heading in opposite directions. Laura and Stevie reflect on a session which started in the green, but quickly faded as the day went on. They discuss the part that trade deals may be playing in the consistent market performance, and how upcoming profit reporting could move markets. Insignia Financial caught attention with a healthy boost to their shares, Fletcher Building has been under pressure, and they look to the day ahead with US earnings continuing.

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Wall Street briefly touched new record highs overnight, but those gains faded by the close as investor sentiment shifted on renewed trade uncertainty. Communication stocks led early momentum, boosted by better-than-expected earnings, with Alphabet climbing nearly 3% ahead of its results. However, energy stocks dragged on the broader market, plunging as oil prices declined. In contrast, iron ore prices hit five-month highs following news of a major megadam project in China. Back home, the Aussie share market is set for a flat open as investors await the release of the RBA meeting minutes.

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