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This week on The Fin, senior reporter Jonathan Shapiro and Chanticleer columnist James Thomson on what's going on in markets, how Australia is more exposed than ever, and why the Trump chaos is changing the world. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.Further reading: Trump’s crisis is only beginning. It will make you question everything Chalmers is determined not to waste Trump crisis. But it will get ugly Viktor Shvets fears ‘Lehman Bros moment’ amid fresh tariff chaos The bond market teaches Trump the art of the squeal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin, Health editor Michael Smith on the battle to save Healthscope, the war between insurers and hospitals and whether private equity is messing up the healthcare system. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.Further reading: Tensions build between David Di Pilla’s HMC Capital and HealthscopeWhen the hospitals group ran out of money to pay its rent this year, its landlord responded with a bid to buy the company.Hedge fund interest in Healthscope triggers break-up concernsThe country’s second-largest private hospital operator is negotiating with lenders to stave off insolvency in the middle of a federal election campaign.Di Pilla spruiks Healthscope bid, says he’ll keep hospitals runningThe veteran dealmaker’s HMC Capital has been eyeing the country’s second-largest operator of private hospitals, and says his proposal is “a serious one”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin podcast, North Asia correspondent Jessica Sier and motoring writer Tony Davis on Tesla’s challenges, the rise of BYD and whether a five-minute battery charge could be the real game changer.This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.Further reading: BYD overtakes Tesla to secure pole position in EV raceThe Chinese electric carmaker’s latest full-year financial results reveal the extent of this power shift, with it surpassing the $US100 billion revenue mark.Tesla’s new strategy as sales fall: Openness (but don’t mention Musk)The Cybertruck is being shown off at a Sydney expo and executives are free to speak for the first time in years as Tesla takes a new tack amid falling sales.Trump tariffs deliver body blow to Japan’s auto industryAfter embracing the return of a once staunch ally, Japan’s car makers now find themselves on the front line of the trade war despite huge investments in the US.NEWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode Nick Flood, IBM’s managing director of Australia and New Zealand, talks about the value of asking ‘dumb questions’, emphasises the importance of finding a supportive and inspiring boss and predicts the point when artificial intelligence will become smarter than humans. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode Jason Johnson, chief executive of Johnson Partners talks about the mistakes even senior executives make in job interviews, how the book, The 80/80 Marriage, changed the way he views partnerships and breaks down how to use AI to prepare for job interviews. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap, talks about how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode John Carfi, CEO of Ingenia, discusses the importance of being admired, rather than liked, what he discovered when he quit sugar and ultra processed foods, and why it is critical to develop a good rapport quickly. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the NRL’s 2025 season kick-off, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold joins the podcast to talk about the intense pressure of being a high profile sports coach, what he learnt about leadership from CBA chief executive Matt Comyn and why he thinks the age old adage of ‘she’ll be right’ is BS. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo talks about why her husband frequently tells her, "you're not special”, shares why she didn’t tell her parents that she had quit her job and reveals what time she sleeps until every morning. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode Mark Scott, the vice chancellor of the University of Sydney talks about the importance of seizing opportunities rather than over-planning, explains why maintaining relationships is vital for executives and shares his experience of managing complex environments, particularly around issues related to the Middle East. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Scott Hartley, the chief executive of Insignia Financial recounts being made redundant from NAB in his late 40s, which he initially found shocking but later saw as an opportunity, how to build a high-performance culture and why he sometimes wakes up at 4:30am. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn talks about the importance of taking on the hard challenges, his approach to health and fitness and why he sends less than 5 emails a day. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Deloitte chief executive Adam Powick. In this extended version, Adam reflects on the advice that reshaped his perception: the importance of how others perceive you. He also opens up about the sacrifices inherent in a demanding career, particularly time away from family, and details his efforts to create a healthier balance. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Google managing director of Australia and New Zealand Melanie Silva. In this extended version Melanie shares advice on the power of words and being intentional about the way you make others feel. She also delves into the art of negotiation and highlights the significance of seeing role models who mirror your own identity and how it shapes aspirations. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Sydney Swans chief executive Tom Harley. This extended version dives deep into Tom’s reflections on a pivotal career failure—losing the 2008 AFL Grand Final—and how it shaped his leadership journey. He shares personal stories of his father’s influence on his approach to parenting and being a role model, along with his insights on mental health and the power of making positive choices. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing Rear Window editor Myriam Robin tells us about the megalomaniac trying to solve Australia’s housing crisis, the column’s biggest scoop and the rebellion underway at the country’s most exclusive clubs.This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. Further reading:Peter V’landys bogged down in a multibillion-dollar property playThe influential CEO of Racing NSW is staring down allegations aired confidentially by purported whistleblowers to a parliamentary inquiry.Gina Rinehart lobbies NGA to remove portrait Being Australia’s richest resident comes with some perks. Who knew said benefits included a network of flunkies who will bombard a national institution over a painting you don’t like?Who’s in (and out) at the Australian Club Who coughs up the hefty annual membership fee at Sydney’s Australian Club on Macquarie Street? Why, we’re so glad you asked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our season finale of 2024, property developer and Rich Lister Tim Gurner discusses what he discovered by giving up alcohol, why he keeps a gratitude journal and the life changing advice he received from a 'hippie'. 15 Minutes with the Boss returns on January 28th 2025 but to keep you entertained until then we are releasing extended interviews of our favourite episodes as part of our Summer series from January 7. Happy holidays from the team at AFR podcasts. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin podcast, James Eyers on why Donald Trump is a crypto bro, whether Bitcoin’s price will stay at these record levels and how regulators are playing catch up. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. Further reading:ASIC moves to expand its oversight of crypto and digital assetsThe corporate regulator’s new guidance outlines more than a dozen examples of how it intends to assess what is in – and out – of financial services laws.A bitcoin convention in Sydney rings crypto alarm bellsBitcoin is up almost 130 per cent this year and the US election result put a rocket under crypto. But there are still plenty of ways to lose money in an (unregulated) bull market.Bitcoin smashes through $US100,000 as traders eye ‘huge re-rating’Investors believe the change in attitude towards cryptocurrencies still hasn’t been priced in, making Thursday’s milestone just the beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, CEO of the Australian Museum Kim McKay talks about why she doesn't understand the obsession with networking, emphasises the importance of practising for job interviews and shares her lessons from being told she was a 'lousy' boss. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin podcast, Chanticleer columnist James Thomson and reporter Hannah Wootton on why ASIC is suing Cbus, what it means for industry funds and whether the ‘super wars' are back.This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. Further reading:How Cbus' big party year went horribly wrongIt's not the biggest or the worst performing of the super funds. So why has Cbus become the poster child for the $4 trillion sector's problems?Big Super's reckoning has arrivedAfter 32 years of guaranteed inflows from workers and scant scrutiny, the $3.9 trillion industry faces customer fury over service, unclear investment practices and questionable governance.Super sector's problems are much bigger than CbusThe damning review of governance at CBUS shows while industry funds have led the way in gathering and growing assets, they now need to play governance catch-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, CEO of Grant Thornton Greg Keith talks about the pros and cons of a nine-day fortnight, he reveals his two office pet hates and provides tips for finding happiness at work. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar shares insights on who gets the promotions in her organisation, reveals the part of her job that she dislikes the most and the surprising thing she does at 4am. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, reveals her secret to making better decisions. She discusses how she thrives at times when there are no obvious answers and reveals a key don't in job interviews. Take it from her. She's been there. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Paul Scurrah, CEO of Pacific National, talks about redefining success in times of crisis, the importance of balancing shareholder, customer and employee interests to avoid problems, and his secret to a productive day starts by building a "focus moat". This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US election voting happening now, the markets responded with a rally on Wall St on Tuesday as the outcome of the election is expected to be tight between Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The S&P500 rose 1.23% on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq added 1.43% and the Dow Jones ended the day up 1.02%.Based on historical data, the major averages tend to rally between Election Day and the end of the year, but investors should brace for some choppiness especially if there is uncertainty over the outcome of the election.Over in Europe overnight, markets closed mostly higher as global markets await the outcome of the US election. The STOXX 600 rose 0.06% led by industrials stocks rallying 1.2%, while Germany's DAX added 0.6%, the French CAC rose 0.5% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.14%.In Asia on Tuesday markets closed mixed ahead of the outcome of the US election and on the back of the RBA holdings rates on Tuesday in Australia. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.43% while South Korea's Kospi Index fell 0.47%, and China's CSI index rose 2.29% after China's services sector in October grew at its fastest rate in three months climbing to 52 points in October from 50.3 points in September.The ASX had a light day of trading yesterday due to the Melbourne Cup, but markets still closed lower by 0.4% as investors responded to the RBA holding the nation's cash rate at 4.35% for the period ahead. RBA Governor Michele Bullock signalled the RBA is not comfortable enough to say inflation is sustainably in the target band and more data is needed to convince the central bank that the recent ease of inflation is not just temporary.There was a lot of movement stock specific wise yesterday with Domino's Pizza falling 6.3% after the company's Chief Executive Don Meji announced he will be exiting the company after 22-years leading the Pizza giant. The announcement came amid weak sales outlined in the latest trading update.Mineral Resources shares recovered 4.1% yesterday, a day after news hit that the mining giant's founder Chris Ellison would step down in the next 18-months after board found he was allegedly using company resources for personal business. And emerging copper-gold miner Firefly Metals rallied 1.6% yesterday after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with an outperform rating.What to watch today:Ahead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX to open the day up 0.75% on the back of Wall Street's rally.On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.05% higher at US$72.22/barrel, gold is up 0.22% at US$2741/ounce and iron ore is up 1.4% at US$103.91/tonne.The Aussie dollar is buying US$0.66, 100.65 Japanese Yen, 50.85 British Pence and NZ$1.11 cents.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has reduced the 12-month price target on Talga Group (ASX:TLG) from $2.35 to $1.90 and maintain a speculative buy rating on the battery materials and technology company after the company received a positive update in relation to its Natura 2000 environmental permit for its Nunasvaara natural graphite project in Sweden. The permit issued by the Mining Inspectorate of Sweden provides Talga the rights to conduct mining activities over a period of 25-yeas with options for extension. With this in mind, Bell Potter's analyst now adjusted the timeline to production allowing for construction commencing in Q3, 2025 and first production in CY27. The reduction in price target is due to adjustments on timing and dilution expectations heading into production.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 32-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $3.63 to the range of $3.22 to $3.30 according to standard principles of technical ana

In this week's episode Mike Schneider, the Managing director of Bunnings Group, talks about his journey as an accidental retailer, having a consistent and honest leadership style, his willingness to take risks but accepting when mistakes happen and putting things right. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, PepsiCo AU/NZ chief executive Kyle Faulconer talks about the valuable lessons learnt from a $30m mistake, how to energise staff with superhero micro breaks, and the benefits of having a personal board of directors. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compounding Capital, New Zealand's top investing podcast for professionals and wholesale investors.This month Chris and Mark discuss:Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB)Leaders & Laggards: Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC)Retail (ASX:UNI) (ASX:MHJ)                                                              ---WARNING---The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as the basis for investment decisions. This podcast does not constitute investment or financial product advice. Listeners should make their own  investigations and seek professional advice regarding any companies discussed in this podcast before acting. The Discovery Founders' Fund is a Wholesale Offer as defined in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance. 

Tech Guru Trevor Long from Everything for the Man talks Crowdstrike Outage that affected millions globally, Felix Mobile voted most trusted and Aussie Broadband launches Low-cost NBN Telco.   www.eftm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the QAV podcast, hosts Tony Kynaston and Cameron Reilly are discussing a record-high in the All Ordinaries index spurred by the 'Trump bump', Aussie Broadband's sudden dive (ABB), portfolio results, more FY survey results, MLX's bump, the Shipping Crisis, thoughts about integrating "Buyback Yield" into the checklist, and Tony breaks down the history and market stance of Elders Limited (ELD) in a detailed 'pulled pork' segment. They also explore the Apple Vision Pro's new features and its future alongside immersive tech like Oculus Rift, then shift to the political scene with discussions on Trump's influence on global conflicts. The conversations touch on AI, Elon Musk's ventures like Neuralink and SpaceX, horse racing updates, book recommendations, and reviews of 'Better Call Saul' and Tom Cruise films.

Wall Street rallied on the first trading day of the new week as investors now believe it is more likely for presidential candidate Donald Trump to reclaim the White House at the upcoming election following a failed assassination attempt of the former president over the weekend. The rally was also boosted by strong corporate results out as we near earnings season, with key banks including Goldman Sachs and BlackRock both beating profit expectations in results out overnight. The Dow Jones closed at a second consecutive session record with a rise of 0.4% on Monday, the Nasdaq also added 0.4% and the S&P500 ended the day up 0.3%.Over in Europe, markets closed lower on Monday as investors digested some disappointing earnings results released on Monday. The STOXX 600 fell 1% as every sector ended the day in the red, while Germany's DAX dropped 0.84%, the French CAC fell 1.19% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.85%. Shares in luxury brand Burberry plunged 16% after the company posted disappointing Q1 results including the axing of its dividend, while Swatch Group also dropped 9.8% as profits fell amid easing sales in China.Across the Asia markets on Monday, it was a mixed session as investors assessed key economic data out in the region. China's CSI index rose 0.11%, South Korea's Kospi index fell 1.73%, and Japan's Nikkei was closed for a public holiday.China's economic outlook took another hit yesterday with the world's second largest economy reporting its worst pace in economic growth in five quarters with a GDP data showing expansion of 4.7%, down from the 5.3% reported in Q1 and well below economists' expectations of a 5.1% reading. Weak domestic demand, falling yuan, persistent property downturn and trade tensions were the key drivers of the eased economic expansion. China's retail sales for June also came in lower than expected with a 2% gain YoY compared with expectations of 3.3%.The local market started the week with a modest gain of 0.73% to close with a fresh record of 8017.60 points with every sector ending the day in the green led by the tech sector jumping 1.4%. The broad market rally yesterday was driven by Wall Street's record run that ended last week on a high note.Aussie Broadband tumbled 14% on Monday after the company lowered its earnings guidance for FY25, while Lifestyle Communities tanked 18% on the back of a news report featuring residents of the company's properties outlining alleged immoral and unethical conduct.Star Entertainment shares lost 1% after the casino operator reported it has been forced to pause its electronic game rollout due to issues with the software.What to watch today:Ahead of Tuesday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX to open the day down 0.05%On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.45% lower at US$81.84/barrel, gold is up 0.41% at US$2421/ounce and iron ore is flat at US$109.58/tonne.The Aussie dollar is buying US$0.68, 106.92 Japanese Yen, 52.19 British Pence and NZ$1.11.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has maintained a hold rating on Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) and have increased the price target on the healthcare equipment and services company from $3 to $3.45 following the release of a trading update out of the company yesterday. Nanosonics outlined it expects revenues at the upper end of guidance and operating expenses to growth also within the specified range of 9-11%.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 36-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $1.47 to the range of $1.64 to $1.70 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Andrew, Matt, and Claude discuss Druckenmiller's latest comments on AI and the US's soaring debt and deficit woes. As well as Macquarie Technology Group and sociological investing, plus some small cap news from: FINEOS, Aussie Broadband and PainChek.Follow us on Twitter: @BabyGiantsPodSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXgHHJ4XjWK-r1k4O0pj1g-----1:05 - Good News5:40 - Druckenmiller and AI8:23 - Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ) and Sociological Investing15:51 - Perplexity.ai and Google22:10 - US Growing Debt and Deficit Concerns27:46 - Inflation, Interest Rates, and Policy Decisions35:28 - Financial Repression40:38 - FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC (ASX: FCL)50:50 - Aussie Broadband (ASX: ABB)55:18 - PainChek (ASX: PCK) 

John Addis and Nick Cummings join Gaurav Sodhi on this week's episode of Stock Take to discuss Aussie Broadband, Superloop, Boeing, and the psychology of missing out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compounding Capital, New Zealand's top investing podcast for professionals and wholesale investors.This month Chris and Mark discuss:Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB)Leaders & Laggards: Accent Group (ASX:AX1)Wagners Holding Company (ASX:WGN)Synlait Milk (NZX:SML)OFX Group (ASX:OFX)                                                                            ---WARNING---The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as the basis for investment decisions. This podcast does not constitute investment or financial product advice. Listeners should make their own  investigations and seek professional advice regarding any companies discussed in this podcast before acting. The Discovery Founders' Fund is a Wholesale Offer as defined in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance. 

In this episode I'm joined by Ron Shamgar from Tamim Asset Management to unravel the complexities of company valuations and the pivotal role of management teams. Ron is a staunch advocate for value investing and has a systematic approach to analysing companies and the significance of great teams. With over two decades of experience on the ASX, Ron's insights are not to be missed.We delve into the importance of a board's composition, the impact of founder-led businesses, and the necessity of aligning management incentives with company success. Ron also discusses the pitfalls of poor capital allocation and the challenges management faces when scaling a business.With real-world examples like EML Payments and Bravura Solutions, Ron illustrates how the right leadership can make or break a company's fortunes. We also touch on the intrigues of mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by the Aussie Broadband and Superloop saga.Ron Shamgar is the Head of Australian Equity Strategies at TAMIM Asset Management and is responsible for the TAMIM Australia All Cap and Small Cap Income strategies. Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ron-shamgar-tamimMoomoo is the Money Magazine online broker rising star gold winner, providing highly competitive brokerage rates in Australia. Moomoo offers you 10 chances to win 1 of 6 US shares valued at up to a total of $3,300 for eligible deposits. Simply click the link and register to claim your shares! Game of chance offered under NSW Permit TP/01819 T&Cs apply. Moomoo is also offering 6.8% p.a. on your uninvested cash balance for 180 days. Simply click the link and sign up for this great deal Ts&Cs apply https://j.moomoo.com/00GywL Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spotlight shone brightly on the US economy as investors eagerly awaited the release of key economic data this week. The data would shed light on the nation's battle with inflation, a crucial factor influencing both the health of the world's largest economy and the potential actions of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates in the coming months.In this week's wrap, Grady covers:  (0:09): why investors were fixated on the US this week(0:53): conflicting signals between US retail sales and PPI data(2:18): investor optimism despite slight rise in US inflation(2:34): the mining giant sell-off locally as iron ore slumped(3:08): a glimpse of recovery amidst challenges for Myer(5:06): the most traded stocks & ETFs by Bell Direct clients(5:35): economic data to watch next week. 

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There's a lot going on in the telecommunications sector right now. TPG released its results yesterday, at the same time as Aussie Broadband lobbed a bid for smaller rival Superloop. And in the last week or two we've learnt how much the 2023 Optus outage cost, and what areas of Telstra'a business are booming.Telecommunications expert Paul Budde from Paul Budde Consultancy talks Sean Aylmer through the sector's ins and outs - and why the results matter for consumers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street ended Friday's session with a record close across the Dow Jones and S&P500 however the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.28%. For the week, the Dow Jones added 1.3%, the S&P500 rallied 1.66% and the Nasdaq rose 1.4%.On the corporate earnings front, Afterpay parent company Block surged 16% after releasing fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates. Used car retailer Carvana also soared 32% after announcing it expects retail units to grow for the remainder of 2024.While the tech juggernaut rally continues on the back of Nvidia's stellar results released on Thursday, some brokers and industry experts believe there is still room for growth for the big tech stocks over the months ahead.Over in Europe, markets in the region closed higher on Friday as corporate earnings boosted investor sentiment against the release of some unfavourable economic data. The STOXX600 rose 0.4% on Friday, Germany's DAX added 0.28%, the French CAC climbed 0.7%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 rallied 0.28%. Germany's economy contracted 0.3% in the fourth quarter indicating the deepening of Germany's economic woes as the country still battles with high inflation. In the UK, consumer confidence dipped in February as high inflation weighs on consumer optimism of an economic rebound in the near future.Across the Asia markets on Friday, it was a mostly green finish with China stocks rising for a 9th straight session. Fresh property price data in China showed declines in property prices in the region are easing which boosted sentiment for a recovery in China's struggling property market.Locally on Friday, the ASX200 rose 0.4% as the tech sector boosted the market with a 1.5% rally on the back of Nvidia's results and strong growth projections for technology companies for the remainder of 2024.Aussie Broadband shares soared over 18% on Friday after the internet provider beat forecasts in the first half, while Jumbo Interactive shares rallied 9% after also beating expectations for the first half.What to watch today:Ahead of the local trading session the SPI futures are expecting the ASX to open Monday's session 0.05% higher, extending the rally of last week into Monday.On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 2.7% lower at US$76.49/barrel, gold is up 0.55% at US$2035/ounce, and iron ore is trading flat at US$122.50/tonne.AU$1.00 is buying US$0.66, 98.79 Japanese Yen, 51.70 British Pence and NZ$1.06.The local reporting season continues today with Adairs, Endeavour Group, Kogan.com, Nanosonics, TGP Telecom, and Suncorp Group will release results.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has maintained a buy rating on Accent Group (ASX:AX1) and raised the 12-month price target from $2.35 to $2.50 following the release of the leading fashion retailers' first half results including beating Bell Potter expectations in gross margins, inventory, net debt and dividends. The first 7 weeks of the second half of FY24 has also started trading on an encouraging note.And staying with the retailers, Bell Potter has maintained a buy rating on leading fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa (ASX:LOV) and significantly raised the 12-month price target on the company from $26.50 to $30.70 following the release of the company's first half results including key beats of expectations for strong gross margins and interim dividend. The second half, like Accent Group, has started on a positive note and the analyst believes the new store run-rate will ramp up into the remainder of the second half. 

In the latest episode on the Knowledgebase Ninjas, we have Mick Davidson with us, sharing valuable insights on the evolving nature of technical writing over the last 30 years. He sheds light on the challenges documentalists face these days in terms of the role and research.

Andrew, Matt and Claude chat self-driving taxis, Druckenmiller's latest speeches, inflation, the US debt ceiling, and the small-cap telco sector with Superloop, Aussie Broadband, and Symbio Holdings.Follow us on Twitter: @BabyGiantsPod-----0:41 - Good News7:20 - Self-driving taxis13:14 - Druckenmiller29:15 - Positioning for the economic environment32:11 - Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)34:54 - Inflation38:38 - Telco sector39:56 - Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC)42:50 - Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX: ABB)48:55 - Symbio Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYM)52:06 - US debt ceiling

It's the last instalment of Felicity and Candice's 23 Stocks for 2023! It's one of your favourites, as they share ideas for making money in the markets, stocks, investable ideas and exciting companies which have caught our eye. In this episode Candice and Felicity talk about:Jervois Global Aussie Broadband Chrysos Corporation Ltd CarSales Apiam Animal Health PayPalRegal Partners The theme of Robotics and AI To add to their initial list from Parts I and Parts II: Elders PlaysideQantas MerkUranium via SLX, PDN, BOE, PEN and LOTDisney Total Energies MINSTASEK FZO ULTA IGO JHXGL1Listen to hear their takes!To be a part of the Equity Mates Community Survey, fill out the form here. It closes on Feb 28. For T&Cs click here.Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here. Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From privacy breaches and social media meltdowns, to crypto implosions and broadband breakdowns, why did so much go wrong in tech in 2022? And what's there to look forward to in 2023? Guests Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) and The Oz's Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Where did gaming shine brightest in 2022 -- and where did it fall flat? Which games were the biggest timesinks, and which ones were critically overlooked? Special Guests Kotaku Australia's David Smith (@Rhunwords) and Ruby Innes(@rubyinnes)! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. www.verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

What will NBN Co's plan to write-down $31 billion, rather than claw it back from customers, mean for the future of broadband speeds and prices in Australia? Guests tech journalist Nick Ross (@nickrosstech) and Aussie Broadband CTO John Reisinger. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Can Elon Musk declare war on Apple and win? How will the fallout from FTX's collapse impact the world of Crypto? Guest The Guardian's Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Will the advent of 60 minute pickup windows further change how we shop online -- and how do we compare on a global scale? Meanwhile, the TIO says most telcos are seeing complaints go down en masse -- are they finally starting to work with consumers, instead of against them? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Nathan and Gaurav discuss a selection of smaller stocks they are watching, including MA Financial, Karoon Energy, RPM Global, Aussie Broadband and Pinnacle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Broadband says its fibre rollout to NBN points of interconnect is 90 percent complete. Telstra has shed light on service quality problems with the NBN, where retailers are given less than an hours' notice of "planned" works. System76 quietly released their latest Pop!_OS Linux 22.04 distribution based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as a tech preview for Raspberry Pi 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aussietechheads/message

Aussie Broadband (ABB) requests a trading halt ahead of a potential capital raise. A swath of companies including Rio Tinto (RIO) and Alcoa (AA) are left holding their breath after a military coup in Guinea. Boeing (BA) and Ryanair finish up negotiations over a new plane purchase. www.sharesies.com For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies' bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email recap@sharesies.co.nz. Investing involves risk. You aren't guaranteed to make money, and you might lose the money you start with. We don't provide personalised advice or recommendations. Any information we provide is general only and current at the time.