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Featuring: IOSH president Lawrence Webb

Newly elected IOSH president Lawrence Webb discusses his emboldened approach for the coming year.

25 March 2022: Helen speaks to Chef Gregoire who's the youngest and only chef in the country to be featured in the top 100 Best Chef Awards for 5 consecutive years. Plus we talk water pairing with the region's first and only Water Sommelier Allison Poerner, Zahra from Zahra's Kitchen about her new frozen Spinney's range, Chef Alejandro Castro about flavours from Uzbekistan and the latest food stories with Courtney Brandt.

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In this episode, two members of the IOSH Future Leaders steering group explore where they get their inspiration from as health and safety practitioners, discuss how to develop power skills, and give our listeners some fresh ideas about different places we can all learn from.

IOSH magazine's digital editor Kellie Mundell speaks to Chris Jerman, thought leadership manager at IOSH, about human capital and social sustainability. Chris breaks down this important concept and explains how IOSH is connecting the conversation with its Catch the Wave campaign.

This episode has been taken over by three IOSH Future Leaders: Alpa Vadher, Adam Gawne and Abdulhanan Cheema. They discuss how to be a good safety influencer, and the new standard for psychosocial risks and how it might impact mental health in the workplace.

The ASX200 fell 0.7% yesterday following a sell-off in Mining stocks and weaker commodity prices, which saw Materials as the worst performer. BHP Group (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) both fell more than 2%. Energy stocks also fell, including Santos (ASX:STO), Oil Search (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL). Most sectors were lower, except Information Technology. Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) was back on top yesterday, rising 3.7%. Virgin Money (ASX:VUK) also advanced, following positive gains in its UK listed share on Monday night. Biotech company Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) lost ground, falling over 8%. 

In New York the markets had a positive run. The S&P 500 up 0.4%, the Dow up 0.2% and the Nasdaq up 0.8%. US stocks gained after October retail sales data came in better than expected. Sales jumped 1.7%, a good sign for the upcoming holiday season. 

The SPI futures are suggesting the ASX200 will rise 0.4% at the open this morning. 

What to watch today:

• In economic data, the wage price index will be released today at 10:30am AEDT. That shows the annual change in hourly rates of pay. Consensus expects a rise to 0.5% from 0.4% QoQ and a rise to 2.2% from 1.7% YoY. 
• This morning agricultural chemical company Nufarm (ASX:NUF) reported its full-year 2021 results, with strong operational performance and 51% growth in underlaying earnings and cash generation. And the company declared an unfranked dividend of 4 cents per share. 
• And AGMs will be held today for City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) and Seven Holdings (ASX:SVW).  
• The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients yesterday included BHP Group (ASX:BHP) and Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) amid broad selling in materials, and South32 (ASX:S32) as its price declined amid increased pressure to take into consideration climate change risks. 
• The oil price is trading lower at US$80.60 as demand concerns were offset by prospects of tight inventories. Gold is also trading lower, easing earlier session gains. And the seaborne iron ore is trading down 0.4% at US$92 a tonne. 

Trading ideas:

• Bell Potter maintain their BUY rating on Technology One (ASX:TNE) and have increased their price target from $13.50 to $15. TNE closed at $13.09 yesterday, implying 14.6% share price growth in a year. 
• Goldman Sachs retain their BUY rating on Hipages Group (ASX:HPG), and have increased their price target from $4.90 to $4.95.

The Health and Safety Executive’s Philip White and Peter Brown discuss changes in the 50 years since the Roben’s report, managing stress and mental ill health, and COVID-19 responses.

With a somewhat bitter September behind us, we move into October, a month where markets historically rebound 0.9% on average. However, there's still a lot of short-term uncertainty globally, so what's ahead for equities?

In this week’s wrap, Jessica covers: 

• (1:15) Why Tech shares fell to a four-month low
• (1:53) Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) rising 26% as the oil price charges higher
• (3:23) What to consider given investment banks believe markets could fall further
• (4:47) The divided opinion on Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)
• (6:17) Key economic news out next Tuesday

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In this episode, we speak to Chartered Fellow Chris Jerman, a safety practitioner with more than 30 years' experience and IOSH's new thought leadership manager. Chris tells us what his new role will entail, and why it's so important for safety managers to be thinkers.

US stocks rebounded on Friday to new record highs. Tech stockswere higher as the market prepares for the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to pull back on monetary stimulus. 

The oil price, the proxy for economic growth, formed a 6 day uptrend. The oil price posted its biggest weekly rally in a year, with oil bracing for restricted supply ahead of Hurricane Ida. 

This morning, the Aussie share market will likely follow US stocks higher. The futures are suggesting a lift of 0.2%, with all eyes on tech, iron ore, and company results. 

What to watch today: 

• The iron ore price is steady after falling below US$160 for the first time since February. 
• The copper price rose 1.7%, which supported New York listed BHP rising 2.7% and Rio Tinto rising 2.6%. Expect the Aussie listed BHP, RIO, and other iron ore and copper stocks to lift today. 
• The gold price is holding steady, after rising slightly above US$1800, lifting 0.1% ahead of the Fed unveiling its tapering timeline. 
• Company earnings today: 
  • Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) is set to report record profit of US$10.3 billion. However, future growth is expected to dim, as the iron ore price is down over 20% from its high and steel demand remains restricted in China. 
  • Orocobre (ASX:ORE) is also due to report today after merging with Galaxy Resources, to create the world’s 5th biggest lithium company. 
  • Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB), Healius (ASX:HLS) and Australia Finance Group (ASX:AFG) are also set to report today. 
• Oil Search (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) go ex- dividend today. 
• The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients last Friday: Brickworks (ASX:BKW)’s share fell 2.8% last week after construction work fell more than expected. And Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG)’s shares continued to fall for the 6th week, as demand for steel contracts. FMG shares fell about 2% last week ahead of reporting results to the market today. 

Trading Ideas: 

• Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) was reiterated as a Bell Potter BUY, with a price target of $18.75, implying 16% share price growth in a year. 
• Citi flagged Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) as a SELL, following its earnings results, and Citi expects WES shares to fall to $47.00 in 12 months. 
• Fertoz (ASX:FTZ), Clearview Technologies (ASX:CPV), and Stavely Minerals (ASX:SVY) are all giving off bullish charting signals, according to Trading Central. 

Yesterday, the Aussie share market reached its highest level of 7,418 points. 

Today the futures are suggesting the Aussie share market will lift 0.3% or 19 points. 

What to watch today: 

• Australia awaits news on Victoria, South Australia and NSW lockdown restrictions. 
• Virgin Money (ASX:VUK) are set to report their results today. 
• Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) reported earnings results this morning. TPW’s full year revenue is up 85% and their earnings (EBITDA) are up 141% in the year.  
• Oil Search (ASX:OSH) have reported their quarterly results, with a 22% up in revenue. 
• Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) have also reported quarterly results, with upgraded full year production. 
• The copper price surged over 4% to its highest level since June. The price was boosted by the news that China sold less reserves than expected. 
• The iron ore price fell 0.4%, while the oil price rose 0.4% to US$72.18. 

Trading Ideas: 

• Fresh milk company Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) was reiterated as a Bell Potter BUY, with an increased price target of $4.40, implying 29% share price growth in a year. 
• Paladin (ASX:PDN), Neometals (ASX:NMT) and Redbubble (ASX:RBL) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central. 

It was a positive session across European and US markets, with all major indices closing with gains. 

The Aussie share market is set to open higher with the futures suggesting a 0.7% rise to 7,210 points. 

What to watch today:

• Keep an eye on Oil Search (ASX:OSH). The company’s share price jumped, after they rejected a takeover bid with Santos (ASX:STO). While OSH’s share price jumped 6.3% yesterday, Santos closed almost 5% lower. 
• Afterpay (ASX:APT) is looking to set up its own Financial Services License. APT announced their Money By Afterpay App rollout plan, which is the company’s new money and lifestyle app. This app is looking to be launched to customers in October. 
• In local COVID-19 news, South Australia has joined NSW and Victoria in lockdown. At 6pm yesterday, Adelaide entered a weeklong lockdown as the delta variant spreads. The NSW Government also announced a weeklong lockdown for parts of the Central West. 
• Retail Sales Data for June will be released today at 11:30am AEST.
• Tonight at around 6:30pm AEST it will be decided if Brisbane is successful in the bid to host the Olympic Games in 2032. 
• The oil price is up 1.3%, following yesterday’s crash, trading at US$67.00. 
• Coal continues to trade higher, while the gold price is trading 0.1% lower.
• Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) was the most traded stock by Bell Direct clients yesterday. The stock was under pressure yesterday, as the oil price also tumbled. 
• Australia and New Zealand Bank (ASX:ANZ) was in the green yesterday and was also one of the most traded, after the bank announced a $1.5 billion buy-back. Its shares closed with a 0.6% gain yesterday at $27.32. 

Trading ideas:

• Bell Potter maintain their BUY recommendation on Senex Energy (ASX:SXY) with a $3.75 price target. Senex provide leverage to Australia’s gas market, where supply deficits are supporting high prices. SXY closed at $3.18 yesterday, implying 17.9% share price growth in a year. 
• Bell Potter also maintain their BUY recommendation on Elders (ASX:ELD) at a $13.75 price target. The stock closed with a 3.2% gain yesterday at $11.68, implying 17.7% share price growth in a year. 
• Bullish charting signals have been identified in Dropsuite (ASX:DSE), Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) and Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), according to Trading Central.  

In this episode, Don Cameron, CEO of StaySafe, discuses lone workers including the grey areas in legislation and how advice on keeping lone workers safe differs internationally. 

After 15 months of regaining losses, this week the Aussie share market hit a historical high, largely thanks to better than expected economic news. With the tax time sell-off approaching, investors are scouting the market for new opportunities, so this week, we've done the heavy lifting for you...

In this week’s wrap, Jessica covers: 

• (0:07) Flying high - the ASX200's great pickup
• (1:17) Why oil stocks accounted for 60% of the ASX200's top performers this week and what this means for investors
• (2:42) A top performer for the year: Codan (ASX:CDA)
• (3:57) Key economic news to be across next week
• (5:27) What's behind a2 Milk's (ASX:A2M) recent bounce back

In this episode, outgoing IOSH chief executive Bev Messinger reflects on the challenges and achievements of her four years at the helm of the world's largest occupational health and safety membership organisation.

The Aussie share market is likely to lift 1.6% or 107 points, after US stocks sharply rebounded at the weekend.

Keep in mind volume could be a bit lighter today as Victoria celebrates a public holiday. 

What to watch today 

• Oil and industrial stocks will likely charge following sentiment on Wall Street. Keep an eye on Oil Search (ASX:OSH) & Santos (ASX:STO). 
• Expect locally listed BHP (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) to rally after their US listed counterparts rose on Friday. RIO in NY rose 2% while BHP rose 0.5%. 
• In the Lithium space, keep in mind US listed giants rose on Friday and Audi announced it’s moving to produce fully electric cars. 
• St Barbara (ASX:SBM) and Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) could be a little lackluster after the safe haven commodity, Gold, fell to its lowest level in nine months on Friday.
• Copper stocks could see a rebound after Copper jumped 4%.
• Eco news this week: Business confidence is out tomorrow and Consumer Confidence is out Wednesday.

Trading ideas:

• UBS upgraded Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP), increasing its price target to $3.54. 
• Service Stream (ASX:SSM), IGO (ASX:IGO), Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central. 

In this episode of IOSH magazine's podcast, Aliasman Morshidi TechIOSH, vice-president of the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health, explains his role in the exciting developments taking place in Malaysia’s health and safety sector.

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The latest episode of our podcast features a discussion with regulatory lawyer Rhian Greaves on the impact the pandemic has had on the service our safety, health and environmental regulatory agencies are providing. Rhian gives an overview of how enforcement shifted in 2020, what she believes regulatory interventions will look like in 2021, and offers advice on how to deal with regulators.