PM 31 Jul 26: Best week for ASX since April

The Australian share market ended Friday slightly higher after strong early gains faded heading into the weekend. Investor caution persisted as the ASX 200 approached key resistance levels, though weekly gains recovered recent losses. US tech earnings dominated sentiment, with Microsoft's results signalling AI profitability, while locally, 4D Medical surged on growth metrics. Reporting season begins Monday, with major corporate updates expected throughout August.Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.