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The market has bounced back today reversing the losses of the past two sessions.  Laura and Stevie unpack this performance and deep dive into the outcomes of the latest RBA meeting where a neutral stance was taken.  Consumer confidence is considered, they discuss the one stock that weighed on the sectors, and look at the standout stocks for the day.

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US stocks rallied as the S&P 500 hit its 30th record high this year, with the Dow Jones rising by 0.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq up by 1%. Meanwhile, European markets saw modest gains amid political uncertainty in France, where fiscal concerns are impacting bond yields. Australian shares are set to rise, awaiting the Reserve Bank's policy decision amid fluctuating commodity prices and a stable Aussie dollar.

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Another down day for the Aussie share market, join Stevie and Laura as they give an overview.  We saw a quiet day of trade ahead of the RBA handing down it's decision tomorrow.  The expectation being that there will be no change in the cash rate.  Paladin Energy stocks continue to see losses, while Tabcorp's stocks rose.

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US stocks ended last week on a flat note after significant movements due to inflation data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains while the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Apple surged to a record high, buoyed by its AI integration plans while in contrast, European markets struggled, especially in France, due to political instability. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to start the week lower, following a 1.7% decline last week, amid global market uncertainties.

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Laura and Stevie round off what was a challenging week for Aussie stocks.  We saw widespread losses and are on track for the worst week in two months.  The consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors performed well, while tech and mining sectors struggled.  Notable stock movements included Tapcorp, Boss Energy, Paladin Energy, and Deterra Royalties.

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US stocks reached new highs as inflation fears eased, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing modest gains despite a slight drop in the Dow Jones. Lower inflation, indicated by flat consumer prices and declining producer prices, provided relief. However, industrial shares lagged due to economic slowdown concerns. In Europe, political instability and auto sector worries led to market declines, particularly in France and Germany. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to dip slightly amid mixed global signals. 

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