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Hey Superheroes, What a week. South Korea’s Kospi triggered circuit breakers on consecutive days. Brent crude pushed back above $89. The Fed held rates again but not without a fight. By Thursday, Wall Street had staged one of its sharpest single-day recoveries of the year and Asia followed suit on Friday. A lot to unpack. […]
Every time you tap your card to buy a coffee, book a flight or pay for your groceries, there’s a good chance two companies you’ve probably overlooked are making money. Visa and Mastercard don’t lend you money or hold your savings. Instead, they get paid because they operate the networks that move money every time […]
Hey Superheroes, Two of the Magnificent Seven just beat revenue expectations but still sold off. Alphabet closed down 7.1% and Tesla down 14.5% on Thursday 23 July, wiping out roughly $300 billion and $200 billion in market value respectively. The culprit in both cases: AI infrastructure spending that is now growing faster than near-term earnings. […]
The world’s biggest foreign IPO has arrived on the Nasdaq. Here’s why investors are paying attention, and how Superhero customers can get exposure. AI has become one of the biggest investing stories of the past few years, and SK Hynix is right at the centre of it. As noted by major news organisations including CNN, […]
Hey Superheroes, The inflation number the market had been waiting for landed better than expected on the back of a temporary ceasefire in Iran. US headline CPI fell 0.4% in June, its largest one-month drop since April 2020. Year on year, the annual rate declined to 3.5% from 4.2% in May, the first pullback in […]
Hey Superheroes, The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, or at least that’s what President Trump said this week. At the NATO summit in Ankara on 8 July, Trump declared the interim agreement dead and said further talks were a waste of time, after the U.S. and Iran traded fresh strikes. U.S. Central Command launched new attacks […]
You’ve bought your first ETF. Maybe even a few. Things are starting to click. You’ve got exposure to the ASX, you understand the basics, and your money’s quietly getting to work in the background. So what’s next? For a lot of Australian share investors, the next step is looking beyond Australia. US ETFs are exchange-traded […]
Hey Superheroes, What a quarter. The quarter just closed as the best quarter for U.S. equities since COVID. The S&P 500 gained 14.9% and the Nasdaq surged 21.4%, powered by semiconductor and AI-linked earnings rebound. The Dow closed above 52,000 for the first time on June 29, finishing at 52,182.74, helped by Alphabet’s debut in […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market nudged up by 0.22% to 8,980, driven by gains in the financial sector. Major banks like Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank led the charge, buoyed by strong domestic economic performance and earnings momentum. However mixed reactions to earnings reports added a dash of caution. Why it […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market ticked up 0.28%, buoyed by financials and industrials. Commonwealth Bank and Westpac shone, thanks to their defensive allure. Industrials like Brambles added sparkle, but earnings season kept things spicy with some misses. Despite global jitters, local factors held sway. Why it matters for investors With financials and […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market took a hit, slipping 0.41% as investors grappled with weaker global sentiment and mixed corporate results. A broad sell off in major U.S. indices overnight added to the pressure while resource stocks like Rio Tinto underperformed due to softer commodity prices and weaker Chinese demand. Why it […]
Our AU Market overview What happened Local shares were flat, up just 0.06% as investors grappled with valuation concerns and mixed earnings. The market’s recent rally hit a speed bump, with resource stocks losing their shine amid softer commodity prices and global growth jitters. Select companies like Aussie Broadband and NIB Holdings bucked the trend […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market slipped 0.57% after hitting record highs earlier, as global equity weakness and U.S. Federal Reserve caution spooked investors. Major banks saw mixed results, while healthcare lagged with CSL down 3.35%. Energy stocks shone, buoyed by rising oil prices. Why it matters for investors This dip highlights the […]
Hey Superheroes, New Zealand clocked its sixth rate cut in 12 months this week slashing the cash rate to 3% – a fresh three-year low. It’s the first major central bank to blink, moving decisively as weak demand, rising joblessness and slowing growth pile on the pressure. Back home, earnings season is in full swing with […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market ticked up by 1.13%, buoyed by robust earnings from industrials like Downer EDI, which hit a 52-week high. However IPH took a tumble dropping nearly 20% despite solid results as investors questioned growth sustainability. Global gains and stable commodities added a positive vibe. Why it matters for […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market ticked up by 0.25%, showing resilience amid mixed earnings reports and global influences. Financials rebounded, counteracting a sharp drop in energy stocks, notably Yancoal’s 11.4% plunge. Consumer sentiment rose boosting discretionary stocks while expectations of future rate cuts added a positive twist. Why it matters for investors […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market dipped 0.70%, weighed down by lacklustre earnings and company specific troubles. CSL led the charge south, plummeting 16.9% after announcing workforce cuts. Despite some tech and lending stocks showing resilience, they couldn’t buoy the overall market mood. Why it matters for investors This highlights the market’s sensitivity […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market nudged higher, climbing 0.23% as investors cheered strong corporate earnings and positive economic signals. Lendlease, GPT Group and Aurizon Holdings led the charge, buoyed by upbeat financial results and strategic moves. Ampol’s surprising half year performance added to the optimism. Why it matters for investors This uptick […]
Our AU Market overview What happened The market reached new highs, climbing 0.73% as investors cheered a rate cut and falling unemployment. Standout earnings from healthcare and M&A activity, like Ampol’s acquisition, drove gains. However, Commonwealth Bank’s modest growth showed some sectors face high expectations. Why it matters for investors With supportive economic signals and […]
Hey Superheroes, The RBA just delivered its third rate cut this year, trimming the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%. Inflation continues to cool, with headline inflation now at 2.1% and trimmed mean inflation sitting at 2.7% – both within the RBA’s target range. With private demand gradually recovering and real household incomes […]
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