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Today's returning guest for a now unprecedented 11th appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank. He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.In this episode, we discuss the results of part three of the Voice of The Agent 2026, covering topics such as tech and AI adoption, hype cycles, implementation gaps, the future of tech in the industry, and what growth agents do differently. If you've not already read part three of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you.

Today's returning guest for a now unprecedented tenth appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.In this episode, we discuss the results of part two of the Voice of The Agent 2026, covering topics such as marketing, social media, content creation, video and AI. If you've not already read part two of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you.

Today's returning guest for a now unprecedented ninth appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.In this episode, we discuss the results of part one of the Voice of The Agent 2026, covering topics such as market sentiment, AI, sales & lettings, house prices, fees, communication, marketing, 2025 performance and 2026 outlook.If you've not already read part one of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you.

In questi drammatici frangenti il FTSE100 si è difeso egregiamente dimostrando i suoi fattori di forza per chi è attento ai temi income. Proviene però da un anno straordinario e la situazione macroeconomica britannica è tesa, soprattutto per quanto riguarda i gilt...mal comune, mezzo gaudio.

Megan Hunter, founder of Nadi, a women's health and wellbeing company helping women live in sync with their bodies and build a healthier relationship with their energy, emotions, and cycles.Through Nadi's tools and upcoming digital platform, Megan empowers women to overlay their menstrual cycle onto their daily lives, helping them plan with more awareness and less self-judgment, while paving the way for a future where women's health and financial wellbeing are equally prioritised.Now, Megan's journey from leading in FTSE100 corporations to experiencing burnout firsthand demonstrates the power of turning personal insight into purposeful innovation.And while she's building Nadi from the ground up, merging her corporate experience with a new wave of women's health pioneers, she's creating a movement that helps women protect both their health and their wealth.Here's where to find more:https://nadi.healthhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meganahunterhttps://megan-hunter.com________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In Episode 70 of Trade Show Talk, Host Danica Tormohlen speaks with Ben Welgus, Head of Sustainability at Informa, about the evolving landscape of sustainability in the trade show industry. They discuss the successes and challenges faced in 2025, the launch of the Better Stands initiative, and the goals for 2026, including the importance of achieving net zero emissions. The conversation highlights the significance of sustainability in enhancing business value and the need for industry-wide collaboration to create a positive impact. In our monthly advocacy update, we talk with Tommy Goodwin, Executive VP for the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance. They discuss ECA's policy agenda for 2026, including an update on tariffs, international travel and the new Global Policy Forum planned for May in Washington, D.C.   Key Takeaways  The Faster Forward program aims for zero carbon and zero waste.  Better Stands initiative promotes reusable exhibition stands.  Exhibitors, particularly those outside of the U.S.. are motivated by recognition in sustainability efforts. More than 1,000 exhibitors in Europe have been recognized by the Better Stands initiative.  Net zero goals require significant carbon emission reductions.  Sustainability is becoming embedded in business practices.  Informa has reduced carbon emission by 80% in the last decade.  Natural Products Expo West, winner of the TSNN Sustainability Award in December 2025, exemplifies comprehensive sustainability efforts.  Investing in renewable energy is crucial for sustainability.  Tariffs and international travel remain key policy issues for ECA in 2026.   New Global Policy Forum launches May 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Sustainability in Trade Shows  04:06 Reflecting on 2025: Wins and Challenges  05:55 Unpacking the Faster Forward Program  08:00 Looking Ahead: Sustainability Goals for 2026  09:51 The Game-Changer: Better Stands Initiative  15:29 Net Zero Goals: Current Status and Challenges  25:44 Sustainability in Business: Reality vs. Perception  30:48 Celebrating Success: Natural Products Expo West  33:20 Getting to Know Ben Welgus  36:27 Future Trends in Sustainability for 2026  40:26 Tommy Goodwin's Policy Agenda for 2026  45:00 Global Policy Forum and Future Trends    Guest bios Ben Wielgus, Head of Sustainability, Informa plc A 25 year veteran of sustainability in large corporates, Ben Wielgus joined Informa in spring 2016 in the newly created Head of Sustainability role. His briefing: to create a competitive advantage from sustainability, building stronger relationships with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders. In 2023, he was short-listed as Sustainability Leader of the Year in the EDIE awards. Over the last 10 years, FTSE100 member Informa has repeatedly been recognised as one of the most improved businesses in sustainability and is currently listed in the top 1% of sustainable media business according to Dow Jones and MSCI. In 2020, Informa launched its FasterForward sustainability programme setting out an ambitious set of goals to become a zero carbon, zero waste business where sustainability is embedded within each of its products. Informa's multi award-winning Sustainable Event Fundamentals are now being used across more than 500 events globally. Before joining Informa, Ben spent nearly 15 years working as part of KPMG's Sustainability Advisory Group.  He was responsible for leading dozens of engagements working with senior audiences in large, global organisations helping them understand how sustainability can be an asset that returns on the investment in it rather than acts as a cost.  Ben specialises in helping organisations understand how the risks and opportunities from sustainability can affect an organisation's overall strategy.  He works with them to build suitable governance and embed responses to the challenges. About Informa: Informa is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events business, operating in the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Tommy Goodwin, Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Tommy Goodwin is Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA's work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape. Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years working for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute. Recognized by The Hill in its list of association "Top Lobbyists" every year since 2020, Tommy has also received several industry awards including: CEO Update/Association Trends: Leading Association Lobbyist (2023) American Society of Association Executives (ASAE): ASAE Fellow (2022) DCA Live: Association Innovation Leader (2022) Trade Show news Network: Industry Support Award (2022) MeetingsNet: Changemaker (2022) Podcast Host Bio: Danica Tormohlen An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Group Content, Meetings, Sports, Travel for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News, BizBash and Connect's portfolio of in-person events. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event, association meeting, experiential marketing and exhibition industries.  Tormohlen currently serves as immediate past president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA, DI and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few.  

Este viernes, los principales mercados mundiales estrenan nuevo año. Los futuros de Wall Street anticipan un inicio al alza al igual que en Europa, donde el Ibex 35 ha llegado a tocar los 17.400 puntos y el FTSE100 supera los 10.000 puntos por primera vez en su historia. Dentro del selectivo, Grifols lidera los avances después de solucionarse un error contable entre la compañía y el fondo neerlandés Scranton. En el mercado de commodities, el oro y la plata prolongan su buen momento tras un 2025 histórico para los metales preciosos. El análisis con Antonio Castelo, de iBroker. Y como todos los viernes, operativa de futuros de Wall Street con Gerardo Ortega, de gerardoortega.es, y repaso de los 35 del Ibex.

S&P futures are pointing to a higher open today. Asian equities ended Wednesday trading mixed, with tech-driven gains in China and South Korea offsetting weakness in Japan and Australia. European markets are higher, led by the FTSE100, which is currently up +1.3% on strength in banks, homebuilders, and energy stocks. Companies Mentioned: Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon

US equities ended the trading week in the green, as all three industry benchmarks closed higher. The Dow Jones gained 0.22%, the S&P500 posted a four-day winning streak, closing 0.19% higher, putting the index about 0.7% off its intraday record. This was after the latest inflation data was announced, which may provide incentive for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates this week. European markets closed mostly in the red, however the German DAX managed to advance 0.6%, while France's CAC dropped 0.09%, the FTSE100 down 0.45% and the STOXX600 closed flat. The euro zone GDP rate was also released, showing the economy grew 0.3% in the third quarter. Locally, the ASX200 gained 0.24% over the week and closed 0.19% higher on Friday. On Friday, materials and financials were up the most, while consumer discretionary and energy weighed down on the market. What to watch today:Our local market is set to drop at the open, with the SPI futures suggesting a 0.15% decline at the time of recording. Looking at commodities, Crude oil is up 0.69% at US$60.08 per barrel, holding at a two-week high, driven by geopolitical risk premium. Gold is trading flat at US$4,198.86 an ounce,And iron ore is down 0.59% at US$107.24 per tonne, while seaborne iron ore has dropped to a near four- week low, following the Simandou project in Guinea which has sent its first commercial shipment to China, which is creating a boost in global supply. This is expected to arrive in China by mid- January which will provide China with an alternative to dominant shipments from Australia and Brazil. And in economic news, investors are cautiously awaiting the next RBA cash rate decision which will be announced tomorrow. Trading Ideas:Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH) indicating that the stock price may rise from the close of $0.94 to the range of $1.12 to $1.16 over 25 days.They have also identified a bearish signal in Supply Network (ASX:SNL) indicating that the stock price of fall from the close of $32.96 to the range of $28.90 - $29.70 over 15 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

US equities ended the trading week with a strong rebound. All three industry benchmarks closed in the green on Friday. The Dow Jones up 1.08%, the S&P500 up 0.98% and the tech heavy Nasdaq up 0.88%. This rebound came after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggested the central bank could cut interest rates yet again this year.European markets closed mixed amid global volatility. The German DAX was down 0.8% while France's CAC was slightly higher, just 0.2%. The FTSE100 gained 0.13% while the STOXX600 ended 0.33% lower.Locally the ASX200 ended the week down 2.52% and on Friday closed 1.59% after a touch week in Australian and US markets.What to watch today:However following the US rebound, our local market is set to rise 1.09% at the open this morning, according to the SPI futures.Also on watch today will be the share price movements of Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) as the health imaging company holds its AGM and are set to provide a trading update.In commodities,Crude oil has dropped 1.59%, to US$58.06 per barrel the lowest in one month, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a willingness to pursue peace talks, so keep watch of ASX listed energy producers today.Gold is trading 0.3% lower at US$4,063.98 an ounce, as markets digested stronger US labour data, dovish central bank signals and softer US yields.And iron ore is trading flat at U$104.26 per tonne.Trading ideas:Bell Potter maintain a buy rating on WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), noting the stock could offer more than 50% upside over the next year. They have lowered their price target to $100.00, stating that in FY26 they now forecast revenue and EBITDA of US$1.40bn and US$569m which is towards the lower end of the guidance range for the former and close to the middle for the latter. They see more risk at revenue than EBITDA this year, particularly with the greater-than-usual revenue skew to H2. At the current share price of $65.76 this implies 52.1% share price growth in a year.And Trading Central have identified a bearish signal in NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) indicating that the price may fall from the close of $11.82 to the range of $9.10 to $9.60 over 22 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Well it was another mixed session on Walk Street to end the trading week. The S&P500 continued to fall with the High Beta segment down the most, while Energy held up the most among the S&P large cap segments. On Friday the S&P500 closed 0.05% in the red, the Dow Jones 0.65% in the ted, while the Nasdaq gained 0.13%, regaining losses after coming under pressure recently. Nvidia's earnings are also out on Wednesday, so investors will be watching out for that.European markets were all in the red as concerns around artificial intelligence stocks continue. The German DAX down 0.69%, France's CAC down 0.76%, FTSE100 1.11% lower, and the STOXX600 down 1.01%.On Friday our local market closed 1.54% lower over the week and 1.36% lower for the day, hitting a 4-month low. Losses were wide spread, however tech stocks dragged down the market the most on Friday, with the sector heavily falling 4.32%. A few key factors weighing down on the maker last week included hotter than expected jobs report which came out on Thursday, which slashed expectations for rate cuts this year. We also know that key monthly data on US inflation might not be released for the month due to the shutdown US. And weak economic data was released from China as well.However it's important to note that YTD number for the Australian and US market are still positive.What to watch today:The SPI futures are suggesting the local market will drop 0.2% at the open this morning.Elders (ASX:ELD) shares will be on watch today when the agribusiness company releases its FY 2025 results.In commodities: We'll keep watch of energy producers today, such as Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) or Santos (ASX:STO) as oil prices pushed high on Friday, driven by news that a Russian port has suspended oil exports falling an attack. Crude oil is up 2.4% to US$60.09 per barrel. Meanwhile, gold has dropped over 2% now at US$4083.60 an ounce, though the metal remained on track for a weekly advance of roughly 3%. The market continued to grapple with uncertainty stemming from a significant backlog of US economic data following the end of the longest government shutdown in the country's history.And iron ore has dropped slightly, to US$103.95 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter have a buy rating on medical device company Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) with a price target of $0.85. At the current share price of $0.72 this implies 18% share price growth in a year.And Trading Central have identified a bearish signal in NAB (ASX:NAB), indicating that the stock price of $41.48 nay fall to the range of $38.70 - $39.30, over 52 days according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Most enterprise AI projects crash long before take-off. Hype, bad data, cultural resistance, and “enterprise chaos” stop even the biggest organisations from getting value.In this episode, Dominic speaks with Steve Salvin, founder & CEO of Aiimi, a data and AI company helping large organisations connect the messy, disconnected worlds of data, content, conversations, and operational history - and finally extract the insights buried inside.Steve explains why most companies are still on “the first rung of the ladder,” why linking LLMs to enterprise data often backfires, and why the real breakthroughs come from agentic systems doing work humans can't (or won't). He also breaks down how to drive adoption inside your own teams, build a culture that celebrates experimentation and failure, and reinvent your leadership style as your company scales.If you want to replace AI hype with genuine enterprise value - start here.What you'll learn:

Reino Unido celebra con gran éxito una nueva subasta de deuda indexada a la inflación, con vencimiento en 2038, en una sesión donde el FTSE100 se acerca a los 10.000 puntos y en medio de la tormenta política que envuelve al premier Keir Starmer y a la canciller de Finanzas, Rachel Reeves, a punto de presentar el Presupuesto que no parece que vaya a contentar a nadie. La inflación en Alemania se relaja una décima en octubre, hasta el 2,3%, tras dos repuntes consecutivos. La subyacente, sin cambios, en el 2,8%. En clave empresarial, ABN Amro acuerda con Blackstone la compra del NIBC Bank por 960 millones de euros; Infineon presenta unos resultados que gustan a los inversores: sale de los números rojos y gana 454 millones en su cuarto trimestre fiscal y RWE roza máximos de 15 años tras confirmar previsiones y la venta de un centro de datos en Reino Unido. Entrevistaremos a Javier García Cañete, Director de Programas de la Fundación Botín, para hablar del programa Talento Solidario y de cómo más de cuatro millones de personas trabjaan o son voluntarias en más de 28.000 ONGs. Y en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados analizaremos la actualidad con Javier Domínguez, de aurigabonos.es, e Iñigo Petit, ceo de iDen Global.

El superávit comercial de Alemania vuelve a estrecharse en septiembre de 2025, hasta su nivel más bajo desde octubre de 2024, ya que el repunte de las importaciones, más intenso de lo previsto, supera el crecimiento de las exportaciones. Según los datos preliminares de la Oficina Federal de Estadística, las exportaciones ajustadas por estacionalidad subieron un 1,4% intermensual hasta los 131.100 millones de euros, mientras que las importaciones avanzaron un 3,1%, hasta los 115.900 millones. Con ello, el superávit comercial mensual baja a los 15.300 millones frente a los 16.900 millones de agosto y los 18.000 millones de un año antes. La UE necesita defender su industria automovilística de la competencia china, lo que incluye una reevaluación de su objetivo de emisiones cero para 2035 para coches y furgonetas nuevos, según el comisario de Industria, Stéphane Séjourné. Y la británica ITV, de lo mejor del FTSE100, tras anunciar que está en conversaciones con Sky sobre una posible venta de su unidad de medios de comunicación y entretenimiento por 1.600 millones de libras. Entrevistaremos a Juan Ortiz, fundador de Brocante, el mayor desembalaje de almoneda y antigüedades de Madrid los días 22 y 23 de noviembre en el Museo del Ferrocarril. La actualidad, a debate en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Juan Pablo Calzada, economista y analista financiero, y Jaime Gil-Delgado, asesor independiente.

Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday as investors bought back into the AI thematic ahead of the Fed's anticipated rate cut announcement at the conclusion of the FOMC meeting this week. The major averages reset record highs again on Tuesday with the Dow jones rose 0.34%, while the S&P500 gained 0.23% and the Nasdaq ended the day up 0.8%.In Europe overnight markets closed mixed as the UK's FTSE100 hit a fresh record high closing up 0.44% while the STOXX 600 fell 0.22%, Germany's DAX lost 0.12% and the French CAC ended the day down 0.27%.Across the Asia region on Tuesday, markets closed mostly lower as investors digested a new rare earths deal signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's new Prime Minister Senae Takaichi. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.58%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.33%, China's CSI index fell 0.51% and South Korea's Kospi index retreated 0.8% on Tuesday.Locally on Tuesday, the ASX200 posted a 0.48% loss despite records set on Wall St on Monday and prospects of a trade deal between the US and China nearing fruition. The local market sell-off was due to heavy weights tumbling like WiseTech Global which plunged over 15.5% and CSL which also ended the day down over 15.5%.WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) had investors fleeing yesterday after reports surfaced that the Australian Federal Police and ASIC allegedly raided the offices of the company in search of information related to share sales by the company's founder and several colleagues.CSL (ASX:CSL) tanked after downgrading guidance amid softer demand for influenza vaccines in the US and the company also announced it is delaying the demerger of Seqirus, its vaccine division, until market conditions improve.Investors also sold out of Liontown yesterday after the lithium miner released a quarterly update outlining a small increase in production but a sharp decline in sales and higher costs during the period.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 2.25% lower at US$59.93/barrel, gold is down 0.65% at US$3955.58/ounce and iron ore is down 0.01% at US$105.56/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.89 US cents, 100.09 Japanese yen, 49.02 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.17%.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has increased the 12-month price target on Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) from $1.15 to $1.30 per share and maintain a buy rating on the lithium producer following the release of the company's Q1 trading update including lithium concentrate production and sales that topped Bell Potter's expectations while revenue fell slightly short due to weaker realised prices and a delayed shipment.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Universal Stores (ASX:UNI) following the formation of a pattern over the period of 259 days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $9.10 to the range of $11.80 to $12.50 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Today's returning guest for a now unprecedented eight appearance is the founder of We Are Unchained, a strategic marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow faster by enhancing their market insight, strategy, activity, and talent.Over his 8 years experience in the estate agency industry, he has worked with Countrywide, Fine & Country, Keller Williams, and Knight Frank.He's also a mentor at Agents Together, Propertymark Trust Ambassador and Fractional CMO for Lemon and Lime Interiors.With over 30 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, from startups to FTSE100, he has turned failing marketing teams around, and educated hundreds of people on the science and art of marketing.His mission is to make quality strategic marketing and practical advice accessible to every business, whether they need a virtual CMO, a one-to-one mentor, or a marketing trainer.In this episode, we discuss the results of part four of the Voice of The Agent 2025, covering topics such as how consumers are finding a property, use of AI, confidence in house prices, choosing an agent, stamp duty, brand awareness, Renters Rights, Open Rent, social media, awards, and the conveyancing process. If you've not already read part four of the report, please do contact me for a copy of it and I will happily share it with you, plus be sure to check if there are still any tickets left for The Voice of The Agent conference on 7th November at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes as it is going to be an amazing event.

Wall Street closed in record territory on Friday after cooler-than-expected inflation data in the U.S. boosted investor optimism that the Fed can continue on its rate cutting journey. The Dow Jones rose 1.01% to close at a record over 47,000 for the first time, while the S&P500 added 0.8% also at a fresh record and the Nasdaq rounded out the trifecta of records closing the day up 1.15%. September CPI in the U.S. came in at a rise of 0.3% taking annual inflation to 3%, below the 0.4% and 3.1% readings economists were expecting.In Europe on Friday markets closed higher as U.S. inflation came in lower than expected. The STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, Germany's DAX added 0.13%, the French CAC closed flat, and in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.7%.Across the Asia region on Friday, markets closed higher as reports surfaced that trade negotiations between the U.S. and China will resume this week. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.35%, South Korea's Kospi Index added 0.11%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.74%.The ASX200 posted a 0.15% loss on Friday as President Trump ended trade talks with Canada and negotiations with China failed to progress on Friday especially over rare earth supplies, causing investors to remain concerned over the instability of the global trade landscape.Mount Gibson Iron tanked over 25% on Friday after the Australian iron ore producer announced a significant rockfall event at the company's Koolan Island operations has forced the halt of production at the operation of the 80-year-old mine. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.5% lower at US$61.50/barrel, gold is down 0.34% at US$4111.89/ounce and iron ore is flat at US$105.55/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.47 US cents, 100.02 Japanese yen, 48.84 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of Monday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.3%.Trading ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Elsight (ASX:ELS) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $1.90 on the tech company that specialises in creating secure, continuous, and reliable communication solutions for unmanned systems like drones and robotics. Elsight is a buy  from Bell Potter's analyst because it provides a mission-critical communication platform for unmanned systems, positioning it as a pure-play enabler of the rapidly expanding global drone and defence markets. With strong validation from repeat OEM orders, accelerating sales investment, and a scalable, recurring-revenue model, ELS offers compelling growth and valuation upside.Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 28-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $4.00 to the range of $4.80 to $4.95 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday as investors assessed further updates out of Washington signalling dwindling progress on the trade front between the U.S. and China. The Dow Jones lost 0.71%, the S&P500 declined 0.53% and the Nasdaq ended the day down 0.93%.In Europe overnight markets in the region closed mixed as investors assessed corporate earnings results out in the region. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, Germany's DAX lost 0.74%, the French CAC declined 0.63% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.93%.Asia markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed key trade data out of Japan alongside the country's new leadership transition. For September, Japanese exports increased 4.2% YoY to snap four months of declines, however, the data came in lower than economists were expecting of 4.6% growth. Japan's Nikkei closed flat on Wednesday while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.94%, South Korea's Kospi Index rose over 1.5% and India's Nifty 50 ended the day up 0.1%.The local market closed the midweek session 0.71% lower as a materials sell-off of more than 3% weighed on gains among energy and tech stocks. The price of gold slumped over 6% overnight amid widespread profit taking and strength in the USD which spooked investors into panic sell mode out of gold miners on Wednesday. Genesis Minerals, Evolution Mining and Ramelius Resources each fell over 10% at the closing bell on Wednesday.Homewares retailer Adairs (ASX:ADH)  jumped 8.3% yesterday despite downgrading group sales forecast guidance for H1 to between $319.5m to $331.5m, down from the prior guidance of $324.5m to $336.5m, however margins were upgraded to the higher end of the forecast region at 59%-59.5%. Investors likely welcomed the pullback in promotional activity announced by the company amid moderated sales growth.And weaker-than-expected revenue and rising jet costs hit Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) yesterday with shares in the airline falling 1% after the company announced it expects to report a pre-tax loss between NZ$30m and NZ$55m for the first half. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 4.25% higher at US$59.67/barrel, gold is down 0.52% at US$4103/ounce and iron ore is up 0.03% at US$105.53/tonne. The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 64.92 U.S. cents, 98.64 Japanese yen, 48.51 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 13 cents.Ahead of Thursday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.17%.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has downgraded the rating on Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) from a buy to a hold and have raised the 12-month price target on the copper producer following the release of the company's September quarterly report including results meeting the analysts' expectations for lower 1HFY26 production. The reason for the downgrade is simply due to recent share price appreciation of the company.Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 22-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $1.74 to the range of $1.54 to $1.58 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

In the US overnight, Wall St closed trading mixed higher as investors responded to stronger-than-expected corporate earnings results out of key names like Coca-Cola and 3M. The Dow Jones is closed up 0.47%, the S&P500 is closed flat and the Nasdaq closed down 0.16%Across Europe overnight, markets closed higher led by strong gains for defence stocks in the region. The STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, Germany's DAX added 0.3%, the French CAC climbed 0.64% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.25%. The Asia markets closed mostly higher as Japan's first female Prime Minister was announced and investors continued to assess trade negotiations in the region. Japan's Nikkei rose 0.27%, South Korea's Kospi Index added 0.24%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.76% and China's CSI index ended the day up 1.53%. The local market extended its green run this week into Tuesday's session with the key index gaining 0.7% at the closing bell driven by the materials sector after Australia and the US agreed to invest a combined US$3bn in critical minerals projects, as part of Prime Minister Albanese's visit to the White House. Gold reset its record yesterday topping US$4381/ounce for the first time which propelled local gold miners higher, while rare earths producers were bought into on the back of the US-Australia critical minerals deal.HUB24 (ASX:HUB) surged over 10% yesterday after platform funds under administration rose 8% over the September quarter to $122bn, while DroneShield (ASX:DRO) also rose 8.7% as investors bought back into the counter-drone technology company. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.7% higher at US$57.42/barrel, gold is down 5.56% at US$4116/ounce as the US dollar strengthened and profit-taking kicked in following the price of the precious commodity hitting a fresh record over US$4382/ounce on yesterday, and iron ore is up 0.14% at US$105.50/tonne. Ahead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.5%. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its buy rating on HUB24 (ASX:HUB) and increased its 12 month target price from $125 to $135 off the back of better than expected Q1 FY26 results and significant market momentum. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL), indicating that the price may rise from the current close of $17 per share to the range of $17.80 to $18 per share over a period of 21 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street started the new trading week in positive territory as investors looked toward a potential end to the government shutdown now in its 3rd week, and as Apple shares boosted tech stocks following an upgrade to a buy rating from Loop Capital. The Dow Jones rose 1.12%, the S&P 500 also climbed 1.07% and the Nasdaq ended the day up 1.37%.In Europe overnight markets closed mostly higher as defence stocks drove gains in the region. The STOXX 600 gained 1%, Germany's DAX added 1.9%, the French CAC climbed 0.4% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.5%.Across the Asia markets on Monday, it was a positive session as key economic data out in the region boosted investor sentiment. Japan's Nikkei rose 3.37% to a fresh record high, while China's CSI index added 0.53%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2.52% and South Korea's Kospi index ended the day up 1.76%.China's Q3 GDP data out yesterday weighed on investor sentiment with the reading coming in at expansion of 1.1% over the September quarter, which exceeded analysts' expectations of 0.8% expansion, and over the 12-months to September the Chinese economy expanded 4.8% which met forecasts, signalling a material rebound in economic recovery post pandemic is potentially finally underway.The local market started the new trading week lower early on Monday before turning positive to post a 0.4% rise at the closing bell led by a rally for financials and REIT stocks on Monday.Neuren (ASX:NEU) shares took off yesterday with a gain over 4% after the pharmaceutical company announced it has received US FDA Fast Track Designation for its drug candidate NNZ-2591 for the treatment of Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments for Phelan-McDermid syndrome which places Neuren at the forefront of care for this condition when the drug reaches commercialisation.Vehicle parts provider Bapcor (ASX:BAP) tumbled over 17.5% on Monday after the company reported a profit downgrade and disclosed a $12m pre-tax earnings hit due to challenging operating practices in its trade division.Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) also dived over 18% after the uranium company announced the immediate exit of its Chief Executive, John Borshoff, and will be replaced by the company's CFO, Craig Barnes as acting CEO until a permanent appointment is made. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.3% lower at US$57.47/barrel, gold is back in record territory with another gain of 2.72% to trade at US$4365.85/ounce and iron ore is down 0.2% at 105.35/ounce.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.16 U.S. cents, 98.18 Japanese yen, 48.5 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 13 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.5%. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has reduced the 12-month price target on Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) from $1.25 to $1.10 and maintain a hold rating on the energy exploration and development company. The price target was decreased despite strong quarterly results because the medium-term earnings outlook worsened, with the analyst reducing EPS forecasts in FY27 (-18%) and FY28 (-9%) due to factors like unsuccessful exploration (e.g., Hercules-1) and ongoing high capex. The Hold rating was maintained as near-term production is steady and cash flow is expected to improve, but the longer-term growth and returns remain uncertain.And Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of 55cps. AHC manufactures sophisticated nurse call systems, enterprise reporting and analytics tools, for the purpose of improving patient outcomes and reducing cost for healthcare organisations. AHC is rated a Buy by Bell Potter's analyst due to its strong revenue and earnings growth, underpin

Wall St closed higher across the key indices on Friday as investor hopes of easing trading tensions between the U.S. and China rose a day after credit concerns sparked a sharp selloff for U.S. regional banks. The S&P500 rose 0.53% on Friday while the Nasdaq added 0.52% and the Dow Jones ended the day up 0.52%.Across Europe on Friday markets closed lower amid credit concerns of bad debts looming across regional banks in the U.S. The STOXX 600 fell 0.95%, Germany's DAX lost 1.82%, the French CAC fell 0.18% and, in the UK the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.86%.Over the Asia markets on Friday, it was a mostly positive session as trade talks with the U.S. continue to make progress toward a sustainable solution. South Korea's Kospi index rose to a record high for a third day, ending the session up 0.01% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.48% and India's Nifty 50 gained 0.48%.Locally on Friday the key index lost 0.81% to end a very volatile trading week triggered by increased trade war tensions between the US and China on Thursday, while the gold rally worked to offset some of the market losses.The price of gold hit yet another record high on Friday topping US$4350/ounce for the first time in history. This boosted local miners further into the green with Newmont (ASX:NEM) adding 3.32% while Northern Star (ASX:NST) gained 2.75% and Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) ended the day up almost 2%.EROAD (ASX:ERD) tumbled over 33% on Friday after the company announced a restructure of plans to focus more on the ANZ market and step back from its North American expansion plans.Lynas (ASX:LYC) shares fell 5.7% on Friday amid increased investor concerns that easing tensions between China and the US over rare earth export controls could lead to a deal, potentially lowering rare earth prices and pressuring suppliers like Lynas. Comments from China's Ministry of Commerce suggesting openness to trade talks triggered the sell-off.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.14% higher at US$57.54/barrel, gold is down 1.81% at US$4250/ounce and iron ore is down 0.2% at US$105.35/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 64.88 U.S. cents, 97.35 Japanese yen, 48.50 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 13 cents.Ahead of Monday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.08%.Trading ideas:Bell Potter has reduced the 12-month price target on Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) from $1.50 to $1.20 and maintain a sell rating on the therapeutic acute wound care company following the release of the company's September quarter update including revenues down 12% on the PCP and the departure of the company's CEO. The analyst sees in the absence of a bid for the company, which remains highly uncertain, we maintain our Sell rating. FY25 revenues have been exceptionally poor capped off by the 3Q25 decline.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 15-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $19.56 to the range of $18.50 to $18.80 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as strong earnings results out of the Bank of America and Morgan Stanley boosted the major averages into the green at the closing bell. The Nasdaq added 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones ended the day flat. Cooking oil stocks surged in the U.S. on Wednesday after President Trump threatened to cut off U.S. purchases of Chinese cooking oil.In Europe overnight markets closed mixed as luxury brands across the region led markets gains. The STOXX 600 rose 0.7%, Germany's DAX fell 0.1% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.3%.Across the Asia region on Wednesday, it was a sea of green despite renewed trade threats between the world's two largest economies. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.76%, China's CSI index added 1.48%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 2.06% and India's Nifty 50 ended the day up 0.74%.Locally yesterday, the ASX200 posted a 1.03% rise on Wednesday as gains from the healthcare stocks, the major banks and gold miners boosted the key index to a positive finish.Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) soared over 15% yesterday after the radiopharmaceutical company released a positive Q3 trading update including a 53% increase YoY in unaudited revenue to US$206m, the receipt of full reimbursement for its Gozellix Product from the US Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the company raised its full year revenue guidance range to US$800 to US$820m from US$770 to US$800m.And the competition watchdog launched a probe into the merger between Southern Cross Media and Seven West Media due to concerns it may reduce competition in an already consolidated market.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.15% lower at US$58.50/barrel, gold is up a further 1.51% at a fresh record US$4205.90/ounce and iron ore is down 1.2% at US$105.25/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.08 US cents, 98.45 Japanese yen, 48.77 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of Thursday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down just 0.04%. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has increased the 12-month price target on Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN)from $11.50 to $11.85 and maintain a hold rating on the digital lotteries business following the company's acquisition of Dream Car Giveaways for an enterprise value of $109.9m. The analyst sees the acquisition is another positive step in diversifying revenue and the hold rating is maintained due to risks in market share as new players enter the lotteries market and key competitors strengthen their offerings.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 96-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $2.54 to the range of $2.74 to $2.78 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

The US saw a volatile trading session overnight ultimately end mixed across the 3 major benchmarks. The S&P500 closed down 0.2% and the Nasdaq closed down 0.8%, although they had fallen as low as 1.5 and 2.1% throughout the day. The Dow Jones despite opening down 1.3% rallied to close up 0.4% - the volatility comes amid continuing trade tensions between the US and China.  Europe too saw a mostly a negative session ovvernight. The STOXX 600 fell 0.4%, Germany's DAX lost 0.62%, the French CAC fell 0.18% and the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.1%. Across the Asia region on Tuesday, markets closed mostly lower as China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned five US-related units of Hanwha Marine Corporation in direct retaliation to the US' investigation of Chinese maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries in a step backward in the trade negotiations. Japan's Nikkei fell 2.58% on Tuesday, while China's CSI index lost 1.12%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.74% and India's Nifty 50 ended the day down 0.55%. The local market traded lower on Tuesday before closing the session up 0.2% as US-China trade negotiations showed signs of progression on Monday, Middle East tensions continued to ease, and the AI rally marched on in the US. NAB Business Confidence data for September came in at a rise to 7 index points for last month, up from 4 points in August, but short of the 9 points the market was expecting a rise to. The small rise though signals greater optimism from a business perspective in Australia following a mostly negative year on the sentiment front for businesses in FY25.Australian consumer confidence on the other hand weighed on the market gains yesterday as the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey unveiled sentiment weakened in October to a 1-year low.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.22% lower at US$58.83/barrel, gold is up 0.43% at US$4145/ounce and iron ore is up 0.75% at US$106.53/tonne.Ahead of Wednesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.83%.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter maintains its Buy rating on Uranium producer Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) and has raised its target price from $10.30 to $11.35, off the back of record Q1 FY25 production as well as steady increases in the average realised Uranium price. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal on CSL (ASX:CSL), indicating that the price may rise from the current close of $211 to the price range of $228-232 over a period of 37 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Wall Street started the new trading week with a strong rebound after President Trump said trade relations with China will be fine, a few days after threatening massive tariff increases on the region. Investor sentiment eased and stocks surged as a result of Trump's message to start the new trading week higher. The S&P 500 added 1.56% on Monday while the Nasdaq climbed 2.21% and the Dow Jones ended the day up 1.29%.In Europe on Monday markets closed higher led by a mining rally as investors keep an eye on trade negotiations between the US and China. The STOXX 600 rose 0.44%, Germany's DAX added 0.6%, the French CAC climbed 0.21% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.16%.Across the Asia region on Monday markets closed lower as investors pulled back amid trade tension uncertainty between the world's largest two regions. China's CSI index fell 0.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.04%, Japan's Nikkei lost 1.01% and South Korea's Kospi index ended the day down 0.72%.Locally to start the new trading week, investor sentiment was dented by Wall Street's Friday tumble and Trump's renewed tariff threats, which led to a broad sell-off on the ASX to start the new week with the key index ending the day down 0.94% in the worst session since mid-September.Gold scaled to a fresh record high again on Monday amid renewed macro and trade uncertainty which fuelled a buying frenzy among the gold miners on Monday with Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) rising over 1% each while Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) soared over 7%.Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) tumbled over 11% on Monday after the wine maker scrapped earnings guidance due to weaker-than-expected trading in China, with the company also halting its $200m share buyback which signals elevated trading uncertainty.Margin contraction hurt Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) on Monday with shares in the company falling almost 2% after a trading update unveiled margin contraction in its heavy building materials volumes.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 2.41% higher at US$59.64/barrel gold is up 2.3% at US$4105/ounce and iron ore is up 0.84% at US$105.74/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.21 US cents, 99.27 Japanese yen, 48.96 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.3% tracking Wall Street's gains overnight. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has raised the 12-month price target on COG Financial (ASX:COG) from $2.25 to $2.70 and maintain a buy rating on the diversified conglomerate of Australian distribution businesses following the announcement that the company will acquire a non-controlling interest in its subsidiary Fleet Network for a consideration of $23.9m.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on SGH (ASX:SGH) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 16-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $47.80 to the range of $46.60 to $46.90 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street tumbled on Friday in the worst session in months after Trump took to his social media platform to announce plans for a “massive increase in tariffs on China” amid rising trade negotiation tensions. The S&P500 fell 2.71%, the Nasdaq tumbled 3.56% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 1.9%.In Europe on Friday markets closed lower after Trump threatened heightened tariffs on China which threatens to disrupt the stability of the global trade landscape once again. The STOXX 600 fell 1.3%, Germany's DAX lost 1.4%, the French CAC declined 1.53%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.9%.Across the Asia markets on Friday, it was mostly a sea of red as investors assess the state of trade and economic environments in the region. Japan's Nikkei fell 1.01% on Friday while Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.84%, and China's CSI index ended the day down 1.97%. South Korea's Kospi index was the only market to close with a gain of 1.73% on Friday.The local market ended Friday's trading session with a 0.13% loss as a Gaza peace plan prospect through Israel implanting a ceasefire deal in the strip led to a selloff in gold and oil stocks, while iron ore miners also dipped on further price disputes between China and BHP.L1 Group (ASX:L1G) soared over 11% on Friday after Bell Potter increased the 12-month price target on the company by almost 30% to 90cps amid the stability of growing funds for L1, the increased scale of the combined group, the upside from further cost synergies between L1 Capital and Platinum under the new L1 Group and further acquisitions of teams to bolster the strength of the company.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 4.24% lower at US$58.90/barrel, gold is up 1.02% at US$4015.59/ounce and iron ore is up 0.84% at US$105.74/tonne.The Aussie dollar has weakened against the greenback to buy 65.07 US cents, 98.83 Japanese yen, 48.58 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 13 cents.Ahead of Monday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.94%.Trading ideas:Bell Potter has increased the 12-month price target on Develop Global (ASX:DVP) from $5.10 to $5.40 and maintain a buy rating on the hybrid mining services and critical metals producer following the release of the company's updated DFS for its Sulphur Springs Zinc-Copper mining project. DVP's updated Sulphur Springs DFS shows a major uplift in project value (pre-tax NPV8% of $921m) driven by higher metal prices, increased plant throughput (1.5Mtpa), and a 19% reduction in operating costs. This enhances project economics and supports a valuation upgrade to $5.40/share.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Universal Stores (ASX:UNI) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 247 days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $8.87 to the range of $11.50 to $12.20 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall St closed the midweek session back in record territory as investors overlooked the recent AI concerns and government shutdown and bought back into undervalued areas of the market. The S&P500 rose 0.58% to a fresh record close, the Nasdaq added 1.12% to also post a new record high and the Dow Jones ended the day flat. Investors also showed little reaction to the Fed's latest FOMC meeting minutes which were released overnight and covered the first rate cut out of the Fed for 2025.In Europe on Wednesday markets closed higher as investors welcomed tariffs proposed to be imposed on steel imported into the EU. The STOXX 600 rose 0.8%, Germany's DAX added 0.87%, the French CAC climbed 1.07% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.7%.Across the Asia region on Wednesday markets closed mixed while China, Hong Kong and South Korean markets remained closed for a holiday. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.45% on Wednesday while India's Nifty50 ended the day down 0.25%.Locally on Wednesday the ASX200 posted a 0.1% loss at the closing bell as declines in retail and tech stocks, the rate sensitive sectors, outweighed strength within the healthcare sector. Investor concerns around the sustainability of profits among AI providers was the key factor behind the tech pullback yesterday.James Hardie's (ASX:JHX) shares jumped 10% after better-than-expected Q2 sales, led by strong U.S. siding and trim performance. Stable distributor inventories and good cost control helped margins for the building materials maker. While new home construction is soft, renovation demand for premium materials remains resilient, highlighting how well-positioned companies can still perform despite ongoing sector challenges.The price of gold reached new heights on Wednesday topping US$4000/ounce for the first time in history which extended the recent rally for some local gold miners including Minerals260 (ASX:MI6) soaring over 10%, while investors took the chance to take some profits off the table from key gold miners like Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Newmont (ASX:NEM) following a prolonged period of share price appreciation.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 1.07% higher at US$62.39/barrel, gold is up a further 1.24% at US$4035.14/ounce and iron ore is up 0.07% at US$104.29/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.88 US cents, 100.59 Japanese yen, 49.06 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of Thursday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up a sharp 0.42%. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of CAR Group (ASX:CAR) with a buy rating and 12-month price target of $42.20. The analyst has a Buy rating on CAR Group due to its strong global portfolio, consistent earnings growth, and exposure to underpenetrated markets with clear pathways for value creation. Trading at a 24% discount to peers, CAR offers an attractive risk-adjusted return profile compared to other ASX-listed classifieds like REA (ASX:REA) and SEEK (ASX:SEK).And Bell Potter maintains a Buy rating on Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) and raises its price target to $10.30/share due to stronger uranium market fundamentals, stable ramp-up at Langer Heinrich Mine, and upward adjustments to cash and share estimates. The stock remains undervalued relative to peers, with further upside potential as its Patterson Lake South project is de-risked.

In the US, all 3 major indexes snapped their winning streaks with overnight slides. The Dow Jones fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the tech heavy Nasdaq was hit the hardest, closing down 0.7% , largely spurred by Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stocks losing steam. In Europe overnight, markets closed mixed on Tuesday as government shake ups weighed on key areas of the market, while a materials rally offset some weakness. The STOXX 600 lost 0.15% on Tuesday while Germany's DAX added 0.03%, the French CAC climbed 0.04% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.05%.  Across the Asia region on Tuesday, markets closed mixed in the region as chip-stocks saw volatility while Japanese government bonds rose to all-time highs. Japan's Nikkei closed flat on Tuesday, and India's Nifty 50 rose 0.12% while Hong Kong, China and South Korean markets were all closed for a holiday. The local market started the new trading week lower amid with a 0.27% decline on Tuesday amid lower trading volumes and a broad sell-off amongst the market. Gold miners offset some of the losses again yesterday with the price of the precious commodity once again soaring to new heights amid looming US interest rate cuts and the prospect of a prolonged US government shutdown driving demand for the safe-haven commodity. Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence data for October came in at a sharp decline of -3.5%, starkly different to the forecast rise of 3.1% as family finances weaken and economic uncertainty remains a concern. This weighed on the consumer discretionary sector yesterday as investors see falling consumer confidence as a sign of lower discretionary spend to come.Web Travel (ASX:WEB) shares jumped over 2.5% after the hotel B2B organisation spun out of WebJet Group announced it was on track to deliver record EBITDA for FY26, while Brisbane Broncos (ASX:BBL)shares fell 12.8% a day after climbing over 20% as investors took some profits from the winning NRL team's record close on Monday. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.24% lower at US$61.54/barrel, gold is up 0.63% at US$3987/ounce and iron ore is down 0.25% at US$104.22/tonne.Ahead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.04%. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter have maintained their buy rating on biotechnology company Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) and raised the price target to $4 per share, after recent developments that its flagship drug Ryoncil has received a brand new J-Code in the US, allowing hospitals broader access to reimbursement when ordering the drug, and therefore increased projected revenue for Mesoblast. Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE), indicating that the share price may rise from the close of $21.20 per share, to the range of $22.30 to $22.60 according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Wall Street closed mostly higher on Monday as investor optimism increased for M&A as two major deals were announced for Comerica and AMD separately. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq gained 0.8% on Monday and the Dow Jones ended the day down 0.1%. AMD shares rose 23% on Monday after the company reached a deal with OpenAI to supply the leading AI generator with AI chips which could ultimately end up giving the ChatGPT maker a 10% stake in the chipmaker. Meanwhile, Comerica shares jumped 10% after Fifth Third Bancorp reached a deal to buy the fellow regional U.S. bank for US$10.9bn in an all-stock transaction.In Europe overnight, markets closed mostly lower with the STOXX 600 closing flat as did Germany's DAX closed flat, while the French CAC lost 1% after the country's new prime minister called it quits after less than a month, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.13%.Across the Asia region on Monday, markets closed mixed led by Japan's Nikkei soaring 4% to a fresh record after the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to become the country's first female Prime Minister. Elsewhere in the region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.67% and India's Nifty 50 ended the day up 0.74%.Locally to start the new trading week the ASX200 closed just 0.07% lower as a tech and healthcare sell-off offset strength among the materials and utilities stocks.  Gold and copper spot prices reaching a record and 16-month high respectively buoyed local producers yesterday with the outlook for continued momentum for both critical metals to extend for some time to come.Brisbane Broncos (ASX:BBL) shares soared 27% on Monday to a record close after the club's 19-year grand final winning drought ended on Sunday with the team taking out the winning title for 2025.What to watch today: On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 1.5% higher at US$61.79/barrel, gold is up a further almost 2% to yet another record US$3962.58/ounce and iron ore is up 0.25% at US$104.36/tonne.The Aussie dollar has further strengthened against the greenback to buy 66.19 U.S. cents, 99.47 Japanese yen, 49.19 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 13 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.16%. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has resumed coverage of Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) with a buy rating and 12-month price target of $30.00, up from $20.85 as the analyst sees NST as a stable, low-risk gold producer entering a phase of free-cash-flow harvesting in FY27 following the $1.5bn investment in the KCGM mill expansion from 12 million tonnes per annum to 27 million tonnes per annum.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 15-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $5.24 to the range of $5.85 to $6.00 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall St closed higher on Tuesday as investors overlooked government shutdown fears to post an unusually strong month of September. The Dow Jones rose 0.18% to close at a fresh record high while the Nasdaq added 0.31% and the S&P500 ended the day up 0.41%.With a potential government shutdown looming, investors have been wary about a slowing labour market, the risk of stagflation and elevated stock valuation, so although government shutdowns aren't usually market-moving events, this time we could see market movements as a result. In Europe overnight, markets closed higher led by Germany's DAX rising 0.57%, while the STOXX 600 gained 0.5%, the French CAC climbed 0.19% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.54%. Across the Asia markets on Tuesday, markets traded mixed as the latest data out of China showed manufacturing activity contracted for a 6th straight month, with the manufacturing PMI index coming in at 49.8 points. While still in contraction mode, the reading was better than economists were expecting and the strongest reading since March. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.25%, and South Korea's Kospi index lost 0.19%, while China's CSI index gained 0.45%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.95%.The local market closed 0.2% lower on Tuesday following a lacklustre session on Wall St on Monday and investors digested comments out of RBA Governor Michele Bullock after Australia's central bank maintained the current cash rate at 3.6% for the next period. Materials and industrials stocks bucked the trend yesterday to close higher while energy stocks were the hardest hit amid declining oil prices.Ms Bullock said market services inflation remains sticky and has been a key sticking point for the RBA's rate journey over the last year adding to the difficult decisions made around Australia's rate outlook pathway. For this reason, the RBA was content in holding the cash rate at the conclusion of yesterday's meeting for the period ahead.Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) and Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) shares rose over 7% and over 6% respectively yesterday on news of a proposed merger between the Australian media giants, while Restaurant Brands New Zealand soared almost 60% after receiving a takeover offer from its majority shareholder, Finaccess Restauracion, a Mexican company.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.5% lower at US$62.51/barrel, gold is up 0.33% at yet another record US$3845.83/ounce and iron ore is trading 0.09% lower at US$105.35/tonne.The Aussie dollar has further strengthened against the greenback overnight to buy 66.16 US cents, 97.82 Japanese Yen, 49.17 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.12%. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has increased the 12-month price target on Pantoro (ASX:PNR) from $2.15 to $2.80 and maintain a hold rating on the diversified mining services group as shares have climbed 130% in one year but some key catalysts and tailwinds including the gold price and new contract wins, are driving a strong growth outlook for the company which led the analyst to increase the 12-month PT and maintain a hold.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Infratil (ASX:IFT) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 54-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $10.73 to the range of $9.40 to $9.70 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall St closed higher across the major averages on Monday as investors bought back into the AI darlings a week after scepticism rose around the sustainable growth of the sector. The S&P500 gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq rose 0.48% and the Dow Jones ended Monday's session up 0.15%. Shares of game maker EA Games rallied 4.5% after the company announced it's going to be taken private in an acquisition worth US$55bn.In Europe overnight markets closed higher to start the new trading week in the green. The STOXX600 rose 0.34%, Germany's DAX added 0.02%, the French CAC climbed 0.13% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.16%.Across the Asia region on Monday markets closed mixed with Japan's Nikkei falling 0.69%, while South Korea's Kospi index added 1.33%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 1.9% and China's CSI index gained 1.54%.Locally to start the new trading week, a healthcare rebound pushed the ASX to a positive close with the key index rallying 0.9% while the spot price of gold also reset a fresh record, propelling gold miners to new heights.Defence stocks were all the rage for investors yesterday with DroneShield soaring over 18% while EOS climbed almost 13% amid a tense backdrop in Europe with NATO boosting air-defence assets in response to new drone incursions at a key military base in Denmark last week. EOS also released a sales update yesterday revealing it is expecting full year revenue from existing contracts to be $115m to $125m in FY25 however, new orders could boost this by $25m in addition to its contract backlog with an estimated value of $299m.Synlait Milk share jumped 15% following the release of the company's full-year results yesterday. The dairy processor reported a more than twofold increase in underlying EBITDA, reaching NZ$107.2 million for FY 2025. Additionally, Synlait announced an agreement to sell its North Island assets to global healthcare giant Abbott Laboratories in a deal expected to generate around NZ$307 million in proceeds. What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 3.86% lower at US$63.18/barrel; gold is up 1.63% at a fresh record US$3829/ounce and iron ore is down 0.09% at US$105.35/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 65.78 US cents, 97.75 Japanese yen, 48.91 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 14 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.17%.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has raised the 12-month price target on Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) from $5.70 to $11 and maintain a buy rating on the Australian defence manufacturer specialising in advanced weapon systems and satellite tracking technology company following an update out yesterday including revenue guidance weaker than Bell Potter expected in the near term but strong tailwinds driving the long-term growth of the sector. Bell Potter has upgraded the 12-month TP reflecting a higher CY26e EV/EBITDA multiple due to strengthened confidence in longer term revenue growth.Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 29-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $3.23 to the range of $2.55 to $2.65 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

In the US overnight Wall St closed lower as investors pulled back from the recent AI run on comments made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell around equity prices being highly valued at present. The S&P500 closed 0.55% lower in afternoon trade, while the Nasdaq saw the biggest fall of 0.95%, and the Dow Jones is closed 0.19% lower so far on Tuesday.In Europe overnight it was a different story with markets closing in the green following the record strength on Wall St on Monday. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4%, Germany's DAX added 0.36%, the French CAC climbed 0.54% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day flat.Across the Asia region on Tuesday, markets closed mostly higher buoyed by a tech rally in the region after Nvidia announced a partnership with OpenAI. Taiwan's Taiex index rose 1.42% to a record high, while South Korea's Kospi index climbed 0.51%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.99% and India's Nifty 50 ended the day down 0.13%.The local market started the new trading week with an extension of last week's rally as investor optimism has been boosted by strength on Wall St and the gold price soaring to new records which has boosted gold stocks to new heights. On Tuesday, the ASX200 posted a 0.4% gain at the closing bell as financial and materials stocks led the day's winning sectors.Myer (ASX:MYR) plunged over 30% on Tuesday after the department store giant released its FY25 results including a slight sales increase, but investors were more focused on responding to the 13.8% decline in EBIT while NPAT fell 30% YoY to $36.8m. The company also reported gross margins for Myer DS down 65bps due to a mix change toward concessions and promotional activity, and reported a statutory net loss of $211.2m primarily due to the acquisition of Premier Investments' apparel brands in January.Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) rallied a further 6% yesterday after announcing that the US Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services has granted Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) payment status for Telix's Gozellix drug candidate which is the company's next-generation PSMA-PET imaging agent for prostate cancer.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.97% higher at US$63.50/barrel, gold is up 0.84% at US$3778/ounce and iron ore is flat at US$105.49/tonne.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session, the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.35% tracking Wall Street's slide overnight.Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its hold rating on Technology One (ASX:TNE) and lifted its target price from $35.75 per share to $38.22 per share, ahead of its annual showcase event where the company's new products and developments will be highlighted.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI), indicating that the stock may rise from the close of $1.20 to the range of $2.43 to $2.51 over a period of 21 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Tras las movilizaciones de la semana pasada en toda Francia contra los recortes de gastos sociales de unos 44.000 millones de euros, la situación empeora tras la propuesta del economista Gabriel Zucman de gravar la riqueza de las grandes fortunas. En contra, el hombre más rico de Francia.. el presidente del grupo de lujo LVMH, Bernard Arnault, que cree que este impuesto “mataría” a la economía francesa. Mal día para las automovilísticas.. después de que el gigante del motor de lujo alemán Porsche haya reducido su perspectiva de rentabilidad para 2025 y retrase el lanzamiento de sus coches eléctricos. Y Burberry vuelve al FTSE100 de la bolsa de Londres. Entrevistaremos a Luis Unceta, socio de ISIMAR (Industrias San Isidro), Premio PYME del año 2025 de Navarra del Banco Santander y la Cámara de Comercio de España). Los temas de la actualidad los debatiremos en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Isabel Giménez, directora de la Fundación de Estudios Bursátiles y Financieros, y José Ignacio Gutiérrez, de la Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales.

Wall Street started the new trading week with some fresh records as big names like Nvidia boosted investor optimism about the future of AI. The S&P500 rose 0.44% to hit a fresh record high at the close while the Nasdaq jumped 0.7% and the Dow Jones ended the day up 0.14%. Nvidia shares rose 3.9% on Monday after announcing a partnership with OpenAI through the investment of $100bn to build out data centres. Across European markets overnight it was mostly a sea of red as investors continue to assess President Trump's visa crackdown. The STOXX 600 fell 0.5%, Germany's DAX lost 0.48%, the French CAC fell 0.3% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.11%.Across Asia markets on Monday, markets closed mixed as investors in the region also responded to Trump's hefty H-1B visa fees. Indian tech stocks fell overnight 3% in response to the newly imposed visa fees, while Japan's Nikkei rose 0.99%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.76%, and South Korea's Kospi index gained 0.68%.Locally to start the new trading week, the ASX200 posted a 0.43% gain amid a boost in commodity prices driving a rally for materials stocks, especially in the form of gold after the price of the precious metal hit yet another fresh recover overnight over US$3700/ounce.Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) shares plunged 26% on Tuesday after the company warned that the Federal Government's 4.7% funding increase for aged care was below expectations and won't cover rising staff costs, creating a funding gap. As a result, Regis downgraded its earnings outlook, guiding to only modest EBITDA growth (3–7%) for FY2025, disappointing investors and sparking a sharp sell-off on Monday.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.13% lower at US$62.32/barrel, gold is up a further 1.71% to a fresh record US$3747/ounce and iron ore is trading 0.05% at US$105.49/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 66.02 US cents, 97.50 Japanese yen, 47.06 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 12 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.19% tracking Wall Street's gains overnight. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Generation Development (ASX:GDG) with a buy and a 12-month price target of $8.20. Generation Development Group (GDG) is a financial services company that offers a range of tax-effective investment solutions, annuities, managed accounts and research services. The analyst sees GDG as a Buy due to its transformative earnings growth, strategic acquisitions, strong managed accounts positioning, supportive regulatory tailwinds, and a major vote of confidence from BlackRock, all pointing to a long runway for scalable, high-margin growth.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Acrow (ASX:ACF) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 337-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $1.06 to the range of $1.30 to $1.36 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street closed higher on Friday and for the week as investors welcomed the Fed's rate cut decision on Thursday last week. The Nasdaq rose 0.72%, the S&P500 rallied 0.5% and the Dow Jones gained 0.37% to hit a fresh record at the close. For the week, the Nasdaq added 2.2% while the Dow and S&P500 gained 1% and 1.2% respectively.Apple shares led the gains on Friday with a 3.2% spike after the company's latest iPhone went on sale.In Europe on Friday markets closed lower as investors focused on trade and the state of the European economy. The STOXX600 fell 0.04%, Germany's DAX lost 0.15%, the French CAC declined just 0.01%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.12%.Across the Asia region on Friday markets closed lower after the Bank of Japan held rates steady amid concerns of external volatility impacting Japan's inflation journey. Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed flat, India's Nifty 50 declined 0.55%, and Japan's Nikkei fell 0.57%.Locally on Friday the ASX200 posted a positive end to the week amid fresh records on Wall St on Thursday and a healthcare rally locally fuelling a 0.3% gain at the closing bell.For the week, the key index lost 1.03% as a sharp sell off in energy stocks weighed down the key index.Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) did much of the heavy lifting in the healthcare sector on Friday with a 7.5% rally after Citi initiated coverage of the commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a buy rating, indicating its prostate cancer drug candidate has the potential to become a ‘blockbuster drug'.Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) also benefited from Citi's expanded coverage with a rally of 5.5% after Citi named PME among its favourite stock picks for the healthcare sector.What to watch today:Gold miners locally extended their run on Friday as the recent gold spot price rally continued with the price of gold topping US$3659 on Friday. Northern Star Resources added 0.9% on Friday while Evolution Mining ended the day up 1.52%.On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 1.34% lower at US$62.72/barrel, gold is up 1.12% at US$3684.75/ounce and iron ore is up 0.2% at US$105.44/tonne.The Aussie dollar has slightly weakened against the greenback to buy 65.96 U.S. cents, 97.63 Japanese yen, 48.85 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 12 cents.Ahead of Monday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.27% tracking Wall Street's gains on Friday. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Orica (ASX:ORI) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $23.00 as the analyst sees Orica is well-positioned for strong near-term earnings growth across its diversified segments, driven by high-margin products, favourable pricing, and operational improvements. Additionally, the company is on track for de-leveraging and increasing shareholder returns, making it an attractive investment opportunity.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on ResMed (ASX:RMD) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 19-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $41.21 to the range of $45.30 to $46.20 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

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The US overnight saw a decline with all 3 of the major indexes closing in the red, as investors take some profits ahead of the Fed's highly anticipated rate decision. The S&P500 closed down 0.13%, the Nasdaq fell 0.07% and the Dow Jones saw the biggest decline, ending the day down 0.27%Across European markets overnight it was a sea of red with the STOXX 600 falling 1.2%, while Germany's DAX tumbled 1.8%, the French CAC fell 1% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.88%. Asian markets closed Tuesday's session higher as progress on trade talks between China and the US continued to boost investor sentiment for a second session in the region. Japan's Nikkei rose 0.3% to top 45,000 index points for the first time ever, while South Korea's Kospi index rose 1.24% to also reset its record high, India's Nifty 50 also gained 0.68% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended the day flat. The local market started the new trading week lower before recovering ground to close 0.28% higher on Tuesday as a surge in energy and discretionary stocks offset weakness among healthcare stocks. Investors welcomed comments out of the RBA on Tuesday signalling Australia's central bank has nearly achieved its inflation goal, successfully bringing inflation close to target while maintaining low unemployment and easing cost-of-living pressures, with wages now outpacing prices.Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) fell 4.3% on Tuesday after the managing director and CEO was let go over a personal event.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning: Oil is trading 1.92% higher at US$64.52/barrelGold is up 0.3% at US$3689/ounce Iron ore is up 0.1% at US$105.42/tonneAhead of the midweek trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.45% tracking Wall Street's sell-off on Tuesday.Trading ideas:Bell Potter have maintained their buy rating on gold miner Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK), and increased their 12-month target price to $1.45 per share off the back of its recently completed merger with Canadian listed gold producer Mandalay Resources. At it current share price  of around $1 per share, this implies a 45% share price growth in a year. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), indicating that the share price may rise from the close of $8.50 per share to the range of $11.20 to $11.80 per share over a period of 229 days according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Positive trade talks between China and the U.S. boosted investor sentiment on Wall Street on Monday, leading to a positive finish across the major averages. The S&P500 climbed 0.5% to a fresh record high over 6000 points for the first time while the Nasdaq added 0.9% to also hit a fresh record close and the Dow Jones ended the day up 0.1%. U.S. and Chinese officials met for a second day with progress on the trade front said to be moving well on top of talks around the sale of Chinese owned social media company, TikTok.In Europe overnight markets closed mostly higher as investors welcome trade negotiation progress between the U.S. and China. The STOXX600 rose 0.4%, Germany's DAX added 0.2%, the French CAC climbed 1% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.1%.Across the Asia region on Monday markets closed mixed with Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.23%, while China's CSI index gained 0.24%, South Korea's Kospi index rose to a fresh record high with a gain of 0.35%, and Japan's Nikkei was closed for a holiday.Locally on Monday the ASX200 posted a 0.13% loss to start the new trading week lower.The losses extended from last week as investors overlooked the widely expected US rate cut announcement next week and instead sold out of healthcare and gold mining stocks to start the new trading week lower.The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients yesterday were led by Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN), CSL (ASX:CSL) and Westpac (ASX:WBC).What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.2% higher at US$63.31/barrel, gold is up a further 1.07% at US$3681/ounce and iron ore is trading 0.11% lower at US$105.31/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy 66.73 U.S. cents, 98.32 Japanese yen, 49.04 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 12 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up almost half a %.Trading ideas:Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Adairs (ASX:ADH) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 12-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $2.62 to the range of $3.15-$3.30 according to standard principles of technical analysis.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on The A2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 7-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $9.10 to the range of $8.30 to $8.45 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall Street closed mixed on Friday as investors remain optimistic of a rate cut out of the Fed this week after core US inflation remained steady at 3.1% in August. The Nasdaq had a perfect week, notching another record close on Friday by ending the day up 0.44% while the S&P500 hovered flat most of the day before settling up just 0.05%, and the Dow jones ended the day down 0.59%.The S&P 500 gained 1.6% for the week, marking its strongest weekly showing since early August and its fifth advance in the past six weeks. The Nasdaq notched a second straight week of gains with a 2% rise, while the Dow climbed 1% for the week, breaking a two-week losing streak.In Europe on Friday markets closed flat as fresh economic data out of the UK showed economic growth stalled in July. The STOXX600 closed the session flat, Germany's DAX lost just 0.02%, the French CAC added just 0.02%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.15%.Across the Asia region on Friday, markets closed mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains on Thursday. Japan's Nikkei added 0.9%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 1.14%, China's CSI index fell 0.57%, and India's Nifty 50 ended the day up 0.43%. Alibaba shares soared over 7% on Friday after the company initiated moves to secure its place in China's AI boom.What to watch today:Locally to end the last trading week the ASX200 posted a 0.68% rise on Friday as a materials led rally boosted the key index to a strong finish on Friday.Gold stocks were a key standout over the last trading week as the price of the precious commodity soared to fresh record highs throughout the week, topping US$3674/ounce. Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) soared 6.4% on Friday while Ramelius Resources (ASXRMS) added 2.8% and Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) ended the day up over 7%.The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients on Friday were led by healthcare companies in 4D Medical (ASX:4DX), CSL (ASX:CSL) and Pro Medicus (ASX:PME).On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.43% higher at US$62.56/barrel, gold is up 0.3% at US$3642.37/ounce and iron ore is up 0.24% at US$105.43/tonne.The Aussie dollar has weakened against the greenback to buy 66.52 US cents, 98.19 Japanese yen, 48.96 British pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 12 cents.Ahead of Monday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the new trading week down 0.67%. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has increased the 12-month price target on Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) from $5.30 to $5.45 and maintain a buy rating on the almond producer following a rebound in almond pricing, with a rally of prices up around 26% from the bottom to now sit around US$3.11/pound.And Bell Potter has also increased the 12-month price target on Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) from $11.20 to $11.50 and maintain a hold rating on the e-commerce digital lotteries business following the company announcing it has entered into a long-term software licence agreement with RSL Queensland to power RSL Queensland's flagship Dream Home Art Union lottery program.

My guest in this episode is Louis O' Connor. Louis is the Founder, and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest. We are the only industry supplier in the world to offer private investors the option to purchase and profit from owning Strategic Metals. The investment play is exactly the same paradigm as investing in Precious Metals, instead the investor is purchasing Strategic Metals. Strategic Metals have outperformed Gold (58%) , FTSE100 (3%), and S&P500 (112%) consistently for the past 5 years with a 175% average return for the same period. Right now, in North America the only obstacle to investors profiting from owning Rare Earths is that they don't know they can. We are Europe based, providing North American clients portfolio with much needed geographic diversification. Interview Links: Strategic Metals Invest https://strategicmetalsinvest.com/ Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter: The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/ Download all the Niches Trilogy Books: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠ The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠ The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches Digital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-niches The 21 Next Level Cashflow Niches Digital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-next-level-cashflow-niches-book-free-download Audio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-21-next-level-niches Listen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts: Cashflow Ninja ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠ Cashflow Investing Secrets ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠ Cashflow Ninja Banking ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠ Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875

Yesterday (17 October), Entain posted a positive Q3 trading statement, in which the FTSE100 gambling group cited confidence in achieving the year one objectives of its corporate reorganisation and new CEO Gavin Issacs reaffirmed the view that Entain should be viewed as a “highly attractive business”.And this will be the topic for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Host Martyn Elliott, SBC's Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC's Content Director, and Conor Porter, Senior Journalist for CasinoBeats, to delve deeper into the results.The trio discuss how the group turned the corner in the UK, and if further growth could be hampered by potential tax hikes, whether its BetMGM joint venture is reaching a critical period and why Entian has such a positive position in Brazil ahead of the federal launch of the regulated gaming market in the country.Finally, to end the episode, they consider what is next for Entain in the final quarter of the year and try to decide if the company has had a good or bad 2024. To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/10/17/entain-q3-2024-uk-possible-tax-increase/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/10/17/entain-q3-gavin-ceo/Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Ted Menmuir & Conor PorterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Behavioral Change refers to the process of modifying an individual's actions, attitudes, and habits to improve their performance, productivity, and overall well-being in the workplace.             “That which we need the most will be found where we least want to look.” Carl Jung   Todd Holzman has dedicated his life to empowering the difference makers. As the founder of Holzman Leadership Todd's Real Work Process is used by CEO's, Senior Leaders, and HR Executives at numerous Fortunate 500, FTSE100, and Global 2000 companies to transform their leaders, cultures, and business results. He has taught leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Columbia University, and clients include American Express, Bristol Myers Squibb, British Telecom, Editas, Nestle, and Red Bull. Favorite snack is pizza.   Holzman Leadership LinkedIn Instagram   Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Managing and Engaging a Multi-Generational and Multi-Skilled Workforce Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Catherine Hambleton-Gray, Chief People Officer at Eurocell PLC In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Catherine Hambleton-Gray,  Chief People Officer at Eurocell PLC, a FTSE100 listed company in the construction and building supplies sector. During the conversation they talk about Catherine's experiences of bringing a culture shift to an organisation with diverse people, needs and locations, helping to create a more engaged and purposeful workforce. During the conversation they discuss :  The challenges of engaging a multi-generational and multi-skilled workforceConsistent, meaningful communications within a locationally diverse organisation Senior leader visibilityImproving engagementEstablishing initiatives around wellbeing, mental health and EDIBCreating a relevant and informative careers website to give new hires a better understanding of roles and prospectsObtaining, and acting upon, employee feedback Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

Nvidia, AMD, en Super Micro Computer. Het zijn drie AI-bedrijven waar beleggers verzot op zijn. Maar één van hen lijkt nu de boel bij elkaar te hebben gelogen. De boekhouding zou in elkaar zijn geknutseld en de omzet kunstmatig opgeblazen. Daar bleef het niet bij, want ook exportregels werden naar verluidt aan de laars gelapt. In deze aflevering hoor je om wie van de drie het gaat. Maar het is niet alleen maar kommer en kwel, want we vieren ook feest. We hangen de slingers alvast op voor Warren Buffett. Die blaast eind deze week 94 kaarsjes uit. En beleggers hebben samen al het cadeau voor hem klaarstaan, want zijn Berkshire Hathaway behoort nu tot een heel exclusief clubje. Het is nu één van de zeven bedrijven met een beurswaarde van meer dan 1 biljoen dollar. Waar de vlag niet uitgaat, is bij Volkswagen. De autobouwer krijgt niks meer voor elkaar, en zelfs bezuinigen lukt niet. Eigenlijk moest er dit jaar 4 miljard minder worden uitgegeven, maar dat gaan de Duitsers bij lange na niet redden. Sterker nog, er wordt nauwelijks íets bespaard. Ondertussen zit de concurrentie niet stil, want het Chinese Xpeng laat zien dat ze wél voor 'n habbekrats een elektrische auto in elkaar kunnen schuiven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in this episode is Louis O' Connor. Louis is the Founder, and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest. We are the only industry supplier in the world to offer private investors the option to purchase and profit from owning Strategic Metals. The investment play is exactly the same paradigm as investing in Precious Metals, instead the investor is purchasing Strategic Metals. Strategic Metals have outperformed Gold (58%) , FTSE100 (3%), and S&P500 (112%) consistently for the past 5 years with a 175% average return for the same period. Right now, in North America the only obstacle to investors profiting from owning Rare Earths is that they don't know they can. We are Europe based, providing North American clients portfolio with much needed geographic diversification. Interview Links: Strategic Metals Invest https://strategicmetalsinvest.com/ Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter: The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/ Download all the Niches Trilogy Books: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠ The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠ The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches Digital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-niches Listen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts: Cashflow Ninja ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠ Cashflow Investing Secrets ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠ Cashflow Ninja Banking ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠ Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://resetinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875

Today on the show we have Joe Leech, a Coach to CEOs with 18 years of tech experience, working with over 30 startups and FTSE100 giants.In this episode, Joe shares his insights on retaining top talent and preventing team churn.We discussed the common mistakes leaders make in micromanagement and hiring and we wrapped up by exploring effective onboarding strategies for new leaders.Mentioned ResourcesJoe Leech cxpartners Marriott.comeBayDavid Darmanin    HotjarName It to Tame It Churn FM is brought to you by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform and Chargebee, SaaS for effective revenue growth management.

My guest in this episode is Louis O' Connor. Louis is the Founder, and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest. We are the only industry supplier in the world to offer private investors the option to purchase and profit from owning Strategic Metals. The investment play is exactly the same paradigm as investing in Precious Metals, instead the investor is purchasing Strategic Metals. Strategic Metals have outperformed Gold (58%) , FTSE100 (3%), and S&P500 (112%) consistently for the past 5 years with a 175% average return for the same period. Right now, in North America the only obstacle to investors profiting from owning Rare Earths is that they don't know they can. We are Europe based, providing North American clients portfolio with much needed geographic diversification. Interview Links: Strategic Metals Invest https://strategicmetalsinvest.com/ Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://resetinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875

Andrea interviews former CEO Linsley Ruth on what it takes to lead a major corporation. They dive into the secrets behind Ruth's success in turning around the RS Group electronics company. Ruth shares the one key cultural shift that catalysed growth and performance. He explains why putting employees first ultimately serves customers best. Ruth also gets real about the personal toll of leadership. The World Class Leaders Show BRAND NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw KEY TAKEAWAYS Get out from behind your desk early on. Go meet frontline staff and ask for unfiltered perspectives on the business to inform your strategy. Culture change must come from within, not top-down mandates. Help people see the why before dictating the what. Buy-in beats forced compliance. Your staff are your top stakeholders. Tend to their wellbeing and engagement first so they can deliver for customers. Loneliness comes with the CEO job. Have an executive coach you trust as a sounding board for advice and accountability. Take smart risks when complexity abounds. Stay open to opportunities along with self-awareness to thrive. Reflect regularly by journaling pivotal leadership lessons. Review for continuous improvement. BEST MOMENTS "You can take every data point you want. You give me an hour with the customer and I'll know more than you." "People have to want to do it and be convinced on what needs to be done, not told what needs to be done." "The higher you go within a company, the lonelier the job becomes...have a coach to help with performance and balance." "Worry about what you think, worry about what you're going to do and staying true to your words." VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea's work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don't want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE GUEST Lindsley Ruth CEO & Board Member, Global Business Transformation Award-winning CEO and highly qualified industrial distribution executive Lindsley Ruth was most recently CEO of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, where he was responsible for improving the financial performance of the Group and instilling a renewed focus on putting the customer and supplier back at the heart of the business. He led the turnaround of the underperforming business and, working with the broader team, created a strong vision and purpose for the company leading the company from the FTSE250 to the FTSE100 in six years.   Lindsley increased sales by more than 300%, profit by more than 500% and increased the share price by more than 6X. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Ben Afia is a customer communications expert for the FTSE100.Using culture, branding, and (of course) story to improve customer experience whilst also lowering costs. With clients across many verticals including many in the retail and eCommerce space like Twinings, Morrisons, Ronseal, and Boots.In this episode, we discuss:Embedding storytelling in company cultureThe importance of selecting the right copywritersHow effective briefing can impact creative workDive in:[03:35] Ben shares his storytelling background.[06:18] Clear briefs crucial for effective copywriting.[10:34] Not all writers are versatile for all tasks.[12:54] Case study of mobile network client receiving new brand strategy.[18:54] Customer journey shapes brand perception at every touchpoint.[19:48] A case of complex customer journey purchasing varifocal sunglasses online.[23:02] The culture of everyone in the business bleeds into all processes and affects customer perception of the brand.[24:12] Ben's Insider Tips!Book your free 30min storytelling consultation >>> https://Keepopt.com/revenuegrowthagency ***SURVEY TIME*** Let us know what you think here: https://keepopt.com/survey deadline = 29 Feb 2024****Get all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://keepopt.comLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://keepopt.com/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://keepopt.com/sponsor

My guest in this episode is Louis O' Connor. Louis is the Founder, and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest. We are the only industry supplier in the world to offer private investors the option to purchase and profit from owning Strategic Metals. The investment play is exactly the same paradigm as investing in Precious Metals, instead the investor is purchasing Strategic Metals. Strategic Metals have outperformed Gold (58%) , FTSE100 (3%), and S&P500 (112%) consistently for the past 5 years with a 175% average return for the same period. Right now, in North America the only obstacle to investors profiting from owning Rare Earths is that they don't know they can. We are Europe based, providing North American clients portfolio with much needed geographic diversification. Interview Links: Strategic Metals Invest https://strategicmetalsinvest.com/ Resources: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches™: www.cashflowninja.com/21niches Subscribe To The Best Cashflow Niches™ Newsletter: www.cashflowninja.com/bestniches Join My Inner Circle & Mastermind Cashflow Nirvana www.cashflowninja.com/nirvana Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://resetinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/mclaubscher Minds: https://www.minds.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cashflowninja/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Cashflowninja:9 Gab Tv: https://tv.gab.com/channel/cashflowninja Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/cashflowninja

Have you ever want to change your mind? Well what if you changed your brain instead? In this new episode Steven sits down with neuroscientist, executive advisor and author, Dr Tara Swart Bieber.  Dr Swart, has a PHD in Neuropharmacology and a past successful career medical doctor as a psychiatrist. From there she transferred into becoming a top level leadership coach, specialising in improving mental resilience in CEO's and helping them to operate at peak brain performance. Her clients include leaders of FTSE100, Fortune 500 and Magic Circle firms. She is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Source'.  In this conversation Tara and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions are contagious Neuroscience tricks for love and connection How Tara uses neuroscience to help leaders  Using neuroscience to handle stress How stress can make you fat  The way that exercise can combat stress How the brain cleans itself  The chemical nature of love How to improve relationships using neuroscience Why your gut instinct is real Why the world needs a spiritual revolution The impact of porn on the brain  How your friendship group impacts your brain and health The ways to physically change your brain How trauma can be inherited  How trauma changes your genes  The ways that you can train and strengthen your brain How exercise can change the brain The science of the law of attraction and manifestation Changing the voice in your head How your thoughts can stop you ageing  You can purchase Tara's book, ‘The Source', here: https://bit.ly/3Rs1m8b  Follow Tara: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2  Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ CODE: STEVEN (save $150 on the Pod Cover) Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices