Episodes
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
CommSec Podcast: Battery metals and electric vehicles
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
CBA Mining & Energy Economist, Vivek Dhar speaks with Steven Daghlian about electric vehicles, the key metals required to produce their batteries – including lithium, cobalt and nickel – together with the outlook for these commodities.
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Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Investment Insights 25 Oct 22: Outlook for energy and base metals prices
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
CBA Director Mining & Energy Economist, Vivek Dhar speaks with Tom Piotrowski about his updated forecasts for oil, coal and iron ore prices. The pair also discuss the key uncertainties which have the potential to impact commodity prices.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Morning Report 3 Nov 22: US sharemarkets were volatile on Wednesday
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
The Fed chair, Jerome Powell, said there was still ground to cover before the central bank reached a level of interest rates that would achieve the goal of reducing inflation to target levels. The Dow Jones index traded in a 932 point range before ending lower by 505 points or 1.6%. The S&P 500 index fell by 2.5% and the Nasdaq index fell by 366 points or 3.4%.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Market Close 2 Nov 22: ASX 200 lifts for a third day
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Market Close 2 Nov 22: The Australian sharemarket edged higher in cautious trade ahead of what’s likely to be another large rate hike in the US tomorrow morning. The ASX 200 is currently on a three-day winning streak and hit a 7-week high.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Morning Report 2 Nov 22: US sharemarkets fell on Tuesday
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
US sharemarkets fell on Tuesday in response to stronger-than expected economic data. Job openings rose in September, as did construction, although manufacturing activity slowed in October. 'Mega cap' technology stocks fell with Amazon down 5.5%. Shares in Uber rose 12.0% after giving an upbeat fourth-quarter profit view. Shares in Pfizer rose 3.1% after it raised sales estimates. But Eli Lilly fell 2.6% after trimming its profit forecast. The Dow Jones index lost 80 points or 0.2%. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.4% and the Nasdaq index fell by 97 points or 0.9%.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Market Close 1 Nov 22: ASX 200 surges by 1.65%
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
The Australian sharemarket surged by 1.65% following the Reserve Bank raising interest rates by a modest 25 basis points or 0.25% as widely expected at its November meeting. All 11 sectors advanced, led by materials.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Month in Review Oct 2022: ASX 200 rose by 6%
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
CommSec Market Analyst Steven Daghlian looks back at the Aussie market’s performance in October, with stocks globally advancing despite hot inflation, rising interest rates, mixed US earnings and lockdowns in China.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Morning Report 1 Nov 22: US sharemarkets fell on Monday
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Investors became cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision on Wednesday. Information technology and communication services led the declines. Shares in Apple dropped 1.5% on a Reuters report that said production of its iPhones could slump by as much as 30% next month due to tightening COVID-19 curbs in China. The Dow Jones index lost 129 points or 0.4%. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.8% and the Nasdaq index fell by 114 points or 1.0%. In October, the Dow jumped 14.0% - its best month since 1976; the S&P 500 was up 8.0%; and the Nasdaq lifted 3.9%.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Market Close 31 Oct 22: ASX 200 lifts by 1.15%
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
The Australian sharemarket rose by 1.15% on Monday, ahead of what is widely expected to be the Reserve Bank’s seventh straight interest rate hike tomorrow. This also wraps up the second best month of the year for the ASX 200, with the index lifting by ~6% in October.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.
Data in this report is sourced from third party providers and is provided for information purposes only. Any reliance on this data when deciding to buy/sell stocks is at your own risk and CommSec is not liable for any losses you may incur. CommSec does not give any representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any third party material nor does it accept responsibility for errors or omissions in third party material. Charts display historical prices that may have been adjusted for corporate action activity. Adjusted prices may differ to actual historical prices when looking at a stock's course of sales or historical closing prices.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Morning Report 31 Oct 22: ASX set for a positive start
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
US sharemarkets lifted solidly on Friday with broad-based gains being recorded. The Dow Jones index rose by 828.5 points or 2.6%. The S&P 500 index lifted 2.5% and the Nasdaq index gained 310 points or 2.9%.
This report is approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank), and a Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The information contained within this report is general in nature and has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. Any advice contained in this document is general advice only. Before making any investment decision, and before acting on any information in this report, you should consider the appropriateness and suitability of the information to your own needs and if needed, seek professional investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For certain products, you should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or prospectus in deciding whether to acquire that product. CommSec, our employees and agents may receive commission and fees from transactions involving securities and other investments referred to in this report. We have effected or may effect transactions for our own account on securities and other investments in this report and may make investment decisions that are inconsistent with the recommendations or views in this report. Please see relevant CommSec disclosures at www.commsec.com.au/disclosures. This report is produced by Commonwealth Securities Limited based on information available at the time of publishing and any opinions, statements or recommendations contained herein are subject to change without notice and do not reflect the view of CBA Group or any other employee within CBA Group. We believe that the information in this report is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither CommSec, the Bank nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this report. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.