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The supermarkets have headed in the opposite direction of the banks this year on the market, and supply disruptions for Woolworths won’t be helping.

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:up 0.56% to 8,495

GOLD:$2,668 US/oz

BITCOIN:$147,185 AUD

Metcash, closing up 7 ½ per cent to $3.43

Woolworths fell again as shelves and strike challenges continue to plague them  

By association Coles shares were higher to near record highs up 1 ½ per cent 

Westpac the standout bank up more than 1% to $33.61

Invion shares up 100% today to 36 cents.

A lift in commodity prices saw RIO and Fortescue benefit - BHP was down a touch but still above $40 a share.

Collins foods owner of KFC and Taco Bell shares down more than 4% to $8.25

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:64.80 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.2 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:97 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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As we head into summer we are all urged to slip, slop, slap, but if you are part of the 2 in 3 Australians affected by skin cancer, a new trial could help with treatment in the long-run.

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More market records today, with the market leaping by more than half a percent. All eyes ahead on what the Australian GDP figures might bring tomorrow though.

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The government looks to boost productivity by fixing R&D; energy price concerns stop people putting out the Christmas lights; building approvals lift over the month; retail spending stronger; Australia leads the pack on Black Friday shopping; Telstra to takeover Boost; Northern Star lobs $5 billion bid for De Grey; national home prices rise, but Sydney & Melbourne down; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

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As we wrap up our lessons on how to get financially fit, what are some of the best tips to take out of it?

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Northern Star will put a $5 billion bid across the table to acquire De Grey mining, as the gold price continues to sit near the top of its range.

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:up 0.14%, 8,447

GOLD:$2,654 US/oz

BITCOIN:$147,889 AUD

A $5 billion bid for De Grey Mining by gold giant Northern Star Resources saw De Grey shares lift almost 30% to $1.97, while Northern Star went the other way, down 5.3% to $16.59.

IGA operator Metcash lifted 2.2% to $3.19, despite underlying profit down by 5.5% to $134.6 million in first half earnings.

Mineral Resources and IGO both up 6.2%.

And a mixed day for the banks saw NAB up 0.5% & ANZ up 0.6%, while Commbank and Westpac both went backwards.

GQG Partners slid by 14% to $2.02 after receiving a broker downgrade from UBS.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals down 6.2% and Regis Healthcare down 3.4%

While down more than 1% was Dexus, Charter Hall and Lovisa.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:65.01 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.2 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:97 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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The government has announced a review into Research & Development, hoping to boost productivity across Australian business & industry.

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The ASX 200 made small gains, as the action came in the gold space as De Grey became a $5 billion target for Northern Star.

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The Federal parliament pushes through a raft of legislation before the end of the year; the ASX again soars to a record high; Australia falling behind in preparation for AI; Commbank uses tech to approve loans and fight scams; Webjet sued by the ACCC; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The rebrand of Jaguar fell flat with a lot of rusted-ons. So can a company change its image and deliver instant success?

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Australia is falling behind comparable countries when it comes to getting AI ready for economic growth.

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The market hit yet another record high, but for a company like Star Entertainment, there’s a lot of work to do before success next appears.

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The government has been getting busy in parliament, seeking to pass around 30 bills through the Senate on the last sitting day for the year.

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The share market seemingly can't be stopped, hitting another fresh high today! 

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Headline inflation sits at 2.1%, but underlying inflation worries economists; RBNZ cuts rates by 50 basis points; admissions of slacking while working from home; trader put through fictitious trades; romance scams on the rise in Australia; total super contributions tick over $4.1 trillion; and Grady Wulff joins us for the Market Wrap.

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While shoppers need to be alert to scams over Black Friday, the rise of romance scams has been highlighted in the latest episode of the “Motive & Method” podcast.

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Monthly inflation clocked in at 2.1% year-on-year through October, so why is it unlikely that the RBA alters interest rates any time soon?

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The government might want to spruik a 2.1% headline inflation result for the month of October, but with trimmed mean rising, it won't do much to change the Reserve Bank's thinking.

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Donald Trump's plan for tariffs on China, Mexico & Canada look closer than ever, with some companies liking the news, but most hating it.

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Australia’s living standards decline; the state of the Victorian economy under significant pressure; how to think about bargains during the Black Friday period; Amazon looks to take market share off Woolworths & Coles; Qantas uses Airtags to find lost luggage; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Will the appointment of the US Treasury Secretary help settle the Aussie dollar?

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While Australia’s standard of living slips, the state of Victoria is also in a very unhealthy budget position.

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The ASX200 once again pushed through another record, but how will commodity prices swing if there's more conflict in Europe?

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Labor looks to make changes to the Future Fund; Westpac pushes back predictions of rate cuts to May; Chris Ellison fronts the MinRes shareholders; social media legislation enters parliament; first home buyers saving less of half of what they were; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The government will change the mandate of the Future Fund, opening a can of worms about what role politicians should have in the investment calls of the pool.

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Changes to the Future Fund could see the $230 billion pool prioritise clean energy & housing. 

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Jim Chalmers delivers a statement on the economy to the Parliament; calls for a rethink on Australian productivity, including worker training; wages jump over $100b a month; Amcor to take over US packaging company; Black Friday sales getting bigger & bolder; Australian Super to repay $4.2 million; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Black Friday sales are getting bigger and over a longer period of time – so will Australians shop up a storm ahead of Christmas this year?

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A deal between Amcor and US group Berry group will see the Aussie packaging giant have 400 factories in its operations.

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:down 0.57%, 8,326

GOLD:$2,628 US/oz

BITCOIN:$142,306 AUD

Utility and Health Care stocks just escaped the losses, with CSL up 1.1% and Pro Medicus rising 1%.

Northern Star and Evolution mining both up 1%

Small gains for Commonwealth Bank, Infratil and Origin Energy.

Amcor’s merger announcement saw down 1.2% to $15.51.

Energy stocks were down around 1%, with Woodside & Santos both falling around 0.7%.

Nick Scali told the market that freight problems had hurt its guidance, shares fell 1.7% to $13.84.

Telstra was down 2.3% and James Hardie fell 2%.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:65.23 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.4 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:101 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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Australia’s productivity has dropped to a snail’s pace, with a lack of workplace training hampering efforts to get the nation’s economy going again.

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The ASX couldn't quite keep up with it's gains from Tuesday, while a packaging giant looked to get its hands on more in the US.

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Financial advice changes look difficult to get through parliament; the ASX hits another record high; RBA considers hikes in latest meeting minutes; cost of living data shows age an indicator of spending; the growing trend of property in SMSFs; the growing business of Australian gin; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The government’s proposed changes to financial advice is struggling to make it through parliament, with a fight over who pays emerging.

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The Australian share market was up by 1.6% at one point, but even an afternoon drop wasn't enough to stop another new record being posted.

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The government to make cash mandatory for certain purchases; the supermarkets under the ACCC blowtorch; ASIC hits NAB with legal proceedings; home listings increase as rates remain stubborn; finding the right balance in investment; the jobs with the biggest pay rises revealed; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Investment can be a minefield, so how do we find the right balance of risks for different points in our lives?

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The ripples of the US election continue, with the appointment of RFK Jr to the Health Department potentially causing headaches for companies like CSL.

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:up 0.18%, 8,300

GOLD:$2,587 US/oz

BITCOIN:$142,098 AUD

BHP 0.7% higher, Fortescue up 1.2% and Rio Tinto up 2.2%.

Coal miner New Hope saw its shares gain 2.3% to $4.81 after it reported a jump in production growth, higher prices and lower costs across the first quarter.

Paladin and Boss Energy were up 5.5% and 7.3% respectively following a decision by Russia late last week to limit exports of nuclear fuel to the US.

Lovisa dropped 3.8% and Cettire down 4%.

Life360 was down 6.7% after its co-founder & CEO sold off shares in the company. 

While there was a fall of 1.7% for CSL & 2.2% for REA Group.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:64.57 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.1 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:100 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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Could higher interest rates be finally affecting mortgage holders? An increase in property listings in Australia’s major capitals is certainly setting the trend.

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The corporate regulator has launched legal proceedings against NAB alleging that it handled 345 financial hardship applications inccorectly.

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This week: Chinese stimulus doesn't live up to the hype; population growth on the national agenda; small businesses look forward to a pickup in conditions; wages still outpacing inflation even as growth falls; and the start-up helping people to finance the messy period of divorce.

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Many Australians have adopted online accounting software Xero to make their businesses easier to operate, with the company growing subscribers by 6% in the last year.

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MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:up 0.37%, 8,224

GOLD:$2,557 US/oz

BITCOIN:$139,317 AUD

The ASX 200 broke a losing streak to close up 0.4%

Accounting software company Xero released its half-year earnings with shares finishing 5.9% higher to $171.

Farm chemical supplier Nufarm saw its shares gain 6% despite a 29% fall in underlying earnings.

Commbank up 2.2%, NAB up 1%, Westpac up 1.3% and ANZ up 1.2%.

BHP down 1.3% and Fortescue down 1.9%.

Resmed down 2.5% and Bluescope Steel down 2.4%.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:64.65 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.0 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:100 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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Unemployment remained at 4.1%, but there are some signs that the worm may be starting to turn - probably not enough to change the RBA though!

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Wages up 3.5% over the last year; Spotify grows its numbers of paid subscribers; Commonwealth Bank cashes $2.5b first quarter profit; US markets have first down day one week on from the election; Donald Trump appoints his cabinet; cryptocurrency shooting the lights out; how to finance a divorce; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Divorce can be a messy time financially, so a new start-up is helping to smooth the process, offering financing for legal fees.

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One week on from the US election, markets took their first dive. But with a radical agenda to be put in place, what’s the long term outlook for financial markets & cryptocurrency?

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A lack of IPO action has been a mark of the ASX this year, but DigiCo is expected to list before Santa appears down our chimneys.

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:down 0.75%, 8,193

GOLD:$2,612 US/oz

BITCOIN:$134,135 AUD

Financial stocks were down 1.1%

Commonwealth Bank gave its first quarter update, with the bank down 0.4% to $149.62 after posting net profit of $2.5 billion in the first quarter.

A 23% fall in net profit for building materials company James Hardie didn’t put off investors - shares were up 6.2% to $53.35

Aristocrat Leisure increased its profits by 17%, helping shares to gain 2.6% on the day to $66.62

Gains of more than 1% for Flight Centre, Yancoal, and Ampol.

Mineral Resources shares down 7.2% to $34.95

NUIX plunged more than 22% to $5.90 after the CEO told the market growth would be weighted towards the back half of the year.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:65.26 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.2 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:101 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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Wage growth has fallen over the last quarter, but with salaries still going up at a greater rate than prices, workers are starting to feel better off.

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Australian workers have seen a 3.5% increase to wages over the last year, ahead of inflation again, with no signs of a much feared wage-price spiral.

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Fertility decline leading to serious conversation on population; Coles boss calls cost of living debate "politicised"; airfares get more expensive; consumer & business confidence looking up; households spend on tickets; ASIC sues Cbus Super; young workers missing out on retirement; Singles Day grows as a sales event; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Businesses are doing their best, but is red tape getting in the way of them being more successful in their outcomes?

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Paladin Energy dropped after it overshot forecasts on its uranium. How will the company rebound?

MARKET WRAP:

ASX200:down 0.13% to 8,255

GOLD:$2,610 US/oz

BITCOIN:$136,106 AUD

Materials stocks were another 1.4% lower today, while the Tech sector gained more than 1%.

The owner of Afterpay – Block – led the way, up 10.7% to $126.40 following a good night of trade for the company’s Wall Street listing.

Tech gains were led by Wistech Global and Technology One, both up 1.8%.

Up by more than 1% were Wesfarmers, ANZ, and Reece.

Paladin Energy down almost 29% to $6.88 after it slashed its targets for production, calling previous forecasts “a bit ambitious”.

Health insurer NIB said it was on track to post an operating loss for the first half, lowering its guidance and seeing shares drop 0.7% to $5.96.

Another day of pain for both the gold & iron ore miners saw BHP down 1.8%, South 32 falling 2.4% and Northern Star off 2.7%.

CURRENCY UPDATE:

AUD/USD:65.51 US cents

AUD/GBP:51.1 pence

AUD/EUR:61 Euro cents

AUD/JPY:100 Japanese yen

AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars

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Net migration is increasing, but the fertility rate is falling. So how do we go about raising living standards?

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The ASX couldn't follow the lead of Wall Street, falling by 0.1%, but there was better news on confidence in the market.

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Jim Chalmers prepares for US-China Trade war; commodity prices fall on back of weak Chinese stimulus; Resolute Mining workers detained by Malian junta; Endeavour Group notes a drop off in alcohol sales; Pratt gets US Green Card; protecting consumers from scams ahead of Black Friday & Cyber Monday; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.

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With Black Friday & Cyber Monday around the corner, don’t let the hunt for a bargain lead you into a scam trap..

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HMC Capital is the latest company to get in on the data centre craze, with the trend set to continue with the rise of AI.

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Commodity prices have fallen in reaction to the “not really” Chinese stimulus offered last week, but should we be concerned?

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Markets will be waiting for more from the Chinese government in 2025, with a $2.1 trillion plan not hitting the right notes for investors.

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This week: The federal government makes a pitch to younger voters, vowing to wipe out 20% of student debts; interest rates are left on hold by the Reserve Bank; Donald Trump moves markets with his victory in the US election; could wave energy be the key to helping our transition?; and as Chemist Warehouse gets the green light to merge with Sigma Healthcare, what does the state of competition look like in Australia?

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Radio legends are retiring left right and centre, with 2GB’s Ray Hadley announcing he’ll step down from his position by the end of the year.

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US markets go bananas following the election result; Sigma Healthcare gets green light to merge with Chemist Warehouse; ACCC hears supermarket complaints; Cass-Gottlieb a member of the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge; NAB’s profits fall; NAB boss warns on US tariffs; Breville to build up US inventory; radio legends retire; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

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NAB’s announcement of a drop in profit to $7.1 billion could be a sign for the rest of the banking industry.

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The ACCC has given the green light to Sigma Healthcare to merge with Chemist Warehouse, with consumers not being hampered by the arrangement.

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The ASX couldn't quite keep up with the gains on Wall Street, but did finish in positive territory again.

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Donald Trump wins the 2024 US Presidential Election; US Futures look higher after Trump victory; European markets not as positive; wave energy could be the next renewable project; Bridget McKenzie updates her disclosures; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap.

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With the energy transition at the top of the lists of governments right now, could harnessing the ocean be the next best step?

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The Australian market gained after a strong night on Wall Street, but how will our miners react to a Donald Trump presidency?

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How will markets in the UK & Europe react to the US election result?

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US markets are pointing to a higher open after Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 US Presidential Election.

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As America heads to the polls, the local share market gets a boost from strong Wall Street trading.

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The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold at 4.35%; traders await the results of the US election; Knight’s Choice the Melbourne Cup winner, but did the markets get it right?; Gen Z workers prioritising self-care; a new app helping to find the right real estate; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Getting the best real estate agent for your property can be a hassle, so a new business is trying to make to make the process simpler.

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Voting is already underway for the US election, but how with the potential presidency of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris swing markets?

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The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold again at 4.35%, with more pessimistic language suggesting rate cuts might be further away than first imagined.

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The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35% with no signs of cuts on the way.

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The government proposes $16 billion of funding to wipe out 20% of student debts; Westpac posts profits of $7 billion; Chris Ellison to step down from Mineral Resources after board investigation; helping mental health to sort financial fitness; Australians to splash the cash over Christmas; Victorian couple uses TikTok to sell their apartment; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Money & mental health can be linked heavily, which means to sort your financial fitness you need to have some honest conversations.

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Telix Pharmaceuticals has risen by 140% over the last year, so can the climb continue?

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The government has proposed wiping 20% of student debts, but with those with a degree earning more over a lifetime, is the move fair? 

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Westpac has declared a full-year profit of $7 billion in the last set of results for current CEO Peter King.

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This week: Joe Aston's book on Qantas raises legitimate questions about the relationship between the airline and the government; Australian wine making its way back to China; Inflation creeps into target range, but can we trust the numbers?; house prices hit new highs across the capital cities; and with the US election only days away, what are the markets expecting?

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Australians embrace Halloween with a raft of spending through October; September retail sales soft; Optus apologises for misleading customers; Australians saving rather than spending cash; markets predict a Donald Trump victory; Canva’s value soars to $50 billion; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The US election will be run and won in the next week, so what are markets predicting, and how will they react to either a Trump or Biden presidency?

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Mineral Resources have hit the headlines for the right reasons, selling $1.1 billion of oil and gas assets to Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting

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Retail sales are very sluggish, but could get a boost from Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas spending in the coming months.

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Consumer Staples falls have been led by slower numbers out of Coles & Woolworths over the last couple of days.

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Inflation drops down to the RBA target rate, prices growing by 2.8% over the last year; big banks adjust rate expectations; Anthony Albanese clears up Qantas dealings; Woolworths expecting poorer sales; Alphabet in a surprise quarterly update; capital city prices hit record highs; Year 12 students taking up Business Studies; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The property market won’t slow down, with prices hitting records for both units & houses across the combined capital cities.

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Growth in its cloud computing business helped Alphabet – the parent company of Google – to a decent quarterly update.

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