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Time to fix your mortgage? And has Bunnings got the blues? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

Scott Phillips looks at the interest rates outlook.

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The week ahead: Earnings, wages and business conditions. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

This week will be one to watch as some big names report earnings and important economic indicators are released.

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Telstra, Wesfarmers, oil and unemployment: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

It was a poor day on the ASX for Telstra, while Wesfarmers reported massive profits. The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips…

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BHP's stunning dividend, rates to rise, energy falls. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Concerns surrounding oil prices and a weak lead from Wall Street contributed to a tough day for the ASX on…

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The week ahead: Russia, Ukraine, inflation, interest rates and unemployment: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Financial markets are facing pressures on multiple fronts this week.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 9February 2022
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CBA's stunning profit, Fortescue investing $10b in renewables. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

CommBank stole the show on Wednesday with its bumper half-year results, while Fortescue Metals revealed plans for a massive windfarm.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 9February 2022
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Suncorp surprises, and 4 rate rises on the cards. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

More talk on the inflation front, and could we be facing 4 rate rises this year?

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Travel soars, ANZ falters, Magellan sinks. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Travel shares were the big winners on Monday, but it was a day of disappointment for ANZ and Magellan shareholders.

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The case for – and against – higher interest rates. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

To lift or not to lift interest rates. That is the question facing the Reserve Bank.

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The week ahead: Confidence, ASX earnings, tech in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Why are measures of business and consumer confidence so important?

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Tech stocks crash, while Nufarm soars. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

It was another dire day for ASX tech shares on Thursday.

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Energy stocks surge and RBA hoses down the chances of a rate rise. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

ASX mining and energy shares were the toast of the town Wednesday. Meanwhile, over in RBA land...

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 2 February 2022
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Rates unchanged, a gain for the ASX and travel stocks soar. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

The ASX has lift-off after the RBA's decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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A bumper Christmas, Afterpay goes banking, and good news on credit. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

Aussies are tipped to spend a massive $60 billion this Christmas, including $8 billion online.

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The week ahead: Interest rates, inflation and wages. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Investors will be keeping a close eye on what the RBA has to say on inflation and rate rise forecasts…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 8 Nov 2021
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The week ahead: Unemployment, business and consumer confidence and inflation. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Investors will be watching this week's unemployment figures and business and consumer confidence indications as the economy picks up. And…

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Big pay rises on the cards? And what about Bitcoin? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

As the world begins to return to normal, which workers are in line for massive post-pandemic pay rises? And just…

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 23 Oct 2021
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Where housing is more affordable; and the Evergrande saga rolls on. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

New data shows it can take up to 15 years to save 20% for a housing deposit. But which Aussie…

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Queensland plans to open, and a good day for banks and miners. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Investors sold off tech shares in favour of traditional stocks on the back of inflation fears and one ASX share…

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Economic recovery ahead and unemployment in focus. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

As lockdown rules relax and NSW spends up big, is this the kickstart the economy needs?

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 13 Oct 2021.
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NSW cash splash, business confidence up, Qantas (ASX:QAN) down on Bonza news. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

NSW residents boost the bottom line with a Freedom Day spending spree, and good news across the economy as business…

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Star Entertainment and SkyCity share prices plunge, Whitehaven Coal up. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Investors were fleeing from both gaming operators' shares following new allegations of fraud and money laundering against Star. Meanwhile materials…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 8 Oct 2021.
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ASX 200 up but energy down, and economic upside as NSW opens. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Will the ASX gains this week continue as New South Wales opens up, and is credit card debt on the…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 5 Oct 2021.
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Tech stocks on the nose, energy rises, online retail grows. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Why are the former market darlings in technology doing it so tough these days, and how far will online sales…

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Travel stocks soar. Hopes for a new COVID treatment. Evergrande drags on. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Rising optimism surrounding a post-pandemic opening up helped boost ASX bank and travel shares on Monday. Meanwhile, investors continued to…

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The week ahead: RBA meeting, new car sales, and jobs data. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Scott looks ahead as the RBA updates its view of the economy on Tuesday, plus the latest economic figures out…

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A budget blowout and a volatile ASX 200. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

Scott discusses the ASX 200 rollercoaster and how the Australian economy has thrived with a Federal budget boost amid COVID-19…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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The best day in 10 months, and Zip's Microsoft deal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Scott welcomes the best day of trading in 10 months with banking and resources the heavy lifters... and what's the…

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Oil at a 3 year high and travel stocks soar. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Energy shares rallied on the back of surging oil prices, travel stocks responded to renewed optimism about opening up and…

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Week ahead: US data, retail sales and home loans. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

It's a big week ahead in finance. Scott discusses economic data from the US plus the latest home loan and…

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 27 Sept 2021.
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The interest rate cost of climate inaction. And save, before you spend. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

Scott discusses the Treasurer's warning to Australians on climate change. And is it time to lower interest rate caps on…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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Evergrande threat delayed, US Fed flags a return to normal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

With the Evergrande threat at bay and market jitters earlier this week now in calmer waters, investors warm up for…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 15 Sept 2021.
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Evergrande on investors' minds and miners in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

All eyes are on China's Evergrande crisis and what it might mean for Australian investors. Scott explains.

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A fall in unemployment during a pandemic? What do the numbers really mean? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

The ABS unemployment numbers may not be all that they seem. And what's going on with underemployment?

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Iron ore, ASX 200 get nailed. Infrastructure on the menu. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

It was a rough day on the ASX, particularly for mining and materials investors, amid concerns over China's falling steel…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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Acquisitions for Wesfarmers and Domain, Telstra plans to grow and Myer back in profit. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Two major acquisitions this week and positive news from Telstra and Myer. Scott takes a look.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 15 Sept 2021.
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RBA calls a spade a spade. Brambles falls. Confidence in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Scott unpacks the latest Reserve Bank views on interest rates, house prices and confidence, plus a quick take on iron…

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Lithium surge, Sydney Airport takeover, ACCC torches Qantas deal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Monday was a good day for investors in Pilbara Minerals, Sydney Airport and Aristocrat Leisure. Meanwhile, Qantas suffered another bad-news…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 30 August 2021.
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Week ahead: Jobs, confidence and RBA. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

Join Scott for the latest on unemployment figures, consumer confidence, and the Reserve Bank.

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 12 Sept 2021
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Job losses, but the RBA remains confident. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

Scott shares his take on why the Reserve Bank is still optimistic about Australia's economic outlook.

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