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Have you ever thought about taking a career break and travelling around the world on a family adventure? That's exactly what Chris Davis (Edified) did with his wife and two sons, aged four and seven. He joins the TFTDL flight crew to answer all your questions about money, schooling, dream destinations and emergency planning - and what they learnt at the end of it all. 

From  losing a child on the Tokyo subway to standing on lava, this episode covers everything including sex workers to Disneyland. Spending 24 hrs /7 days a week backpacking with your kids could be a dream opportunity or a living nightmare. Tune in for more tales from the Departure Lounge to find out about one hell of a road trip. 

Final boarding call: Mexico City

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The ASX200 closed 0.15% lower yesterday, however, is still tracking 1% higher for the month of November. 

Energy stocks led the gains, benefiting from a firmer crude oil price. Utilities advanced nearly 1% and both the Real Estate and Healthcare sectors managed to post small gains. The rest of the market closed in the red, with the Tech sector down the most, as bond yields climbed. 

The top stocks of the day included Energy stocks like Beach Energy (ASX:BPT), Santos (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL). Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) rose 3.2%, as the company is in discussions with Google to potentially develop data centres. And leading the declines was TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE). Its share price has continued to slide since the release of its full year results on Tuesday. 

The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients yesterday included AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ), Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) and Westpac (ASX:WBC), while both Vanguard’s Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS) and International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) made the top ten.

In the US, the Dow closed slightly lower, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq managed to post gains, as the recent jump in bond yields cooled down. 

This morning, the futures are suggesting the Aussie share market will open slightly higher this morning, up 0.12%

What to watch today:

• In economic data, Private Capital Expenditure for Q3 will be released this morning. This measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of new capital expenditures made by private businesses. 
• Oil prices steadied as investors questioned Biden’s strategic oil stockpile release. The crude oil price is currently trading at US$78.28. 
• The gold price came under pressure following the release of strong US economic data, which appears to be supporting an increase in interest rates. And the spot iron ore price was up 2% to US$92.50 a tonne, while the seaborne iron ore price trades higher at US$94.33
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) released their half year results this morning. Compared to the same period last year, NPAT was down 2%, operating revenue was also down 1%, while its interim dividend was increased by 6% to 17cps. 
• IOOF Holdings (ASX:IFL), Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN), NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) Regis Resources (ASX:RRL), Kogan (ASX:KGN) and Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) will hold their AGM today.
• Nufarm (ASX:NUF) and Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) are set to go ex-dividend today.

Trading Ideas: 

• Bell Potter have maintained their BUY rating on funeral business, Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) and have increased its price target to $5 (previously $4.90). PFP closed 3% higher yesterday to $4.44, which implies 12.7% share price growth in a year.
• Bullish charting signals have been identified in Strandline Resources (ASX:STA), Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) and OM Holdings (ASX:OMH), according to Trading Central. 

Historically the most negative month for both global and Aussie equities, this September was no different. The market pulled back 2% this week (Mon-Thu) with all sectors in the red.

In this week’s wrap, Jessica covers: 

• (0:32) What's behind the plunging iron ore price
• (1:49) Technology One (ASX:TNE) rising 9% after being upgraded by analysts as a 'BUY'
• (4:13) Why it's worth exercising caution with UK exposed stocks
• (4:57) Three outlier stocks that rose over 20% after delivering on strategy
• (6:01) Four stocks Bell Direct customers are watching closely
• (6:48) Why all eyes will be on banks and travel & tourism stocks

Watch the Weekly Wrap in video here.

The pandemic and changing policies towards China have presented particular challenges to trans-national higher education in China. This episode addresses potential effects over the near to mid-term through discussion at the sector wide level, with some illustrative case studies.

The speakers are:

Prof Sue Welburn
Co-chair, UK-China Joint Institute Alliance
Executive Dean, Zhejiang Edinburgh Institute
Chair of Medical and Veterinary Molecular Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh

Prof Laura Bishop
Principal, Sino-British College University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

John McNamara
Global Head of Research at British Council

Si Su
Head of Education Technology and Higher Education at Department for International Trade

This session is moderated by Alastair Balchin, Director of External Engagement, SBC at The Sino-British College, USST. 

If you would like to get in touch with any of the speakers, please contact janet.jiang@britishchambershanghai.cn.

This podcast is conducted in English and was recorded from a live event organised by the Chamber's Education Committee.

The Aussie share market hit a record high last Friday closing at 7,179 points, beating the record set back in February 2020. 

Today, the Aussie share market is set to follow Wall Street’s lead with the futures suggesting the market will lift 0.08% to 7,181. Melbourne’s virus outbreak could cast a shadow however. 

What to watch:

• Economic news out this week: RBA meeting tomorrow, economic growth for the quarter will be released on Wednesday and on Thursday the balance of trade, that’s Australian imports vs. exports data is out for April. 
• The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients last Friday were: TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE), Imugene (ASX:IMU) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO).
• Oil prices fell slightly on Friday, but closed higher for the week following strong US economic data and expectations of a demand rebound.
• The Gold price rose 0.38%, popping above US$1,900 per ounce. This comes as US consumer prices surged in April and boosted its appeal as an inflation hedge.  

Trading ideas:

• Bell Potter have reiterated their BUY recommendation on funeral homes and cemetery operator InvoCare (ASX:IVC) with a reduced price target of $12.20 (previously $12.80). IVC closed about 3% higher on Friday to $10.55, which implies 16% share price growth. 
• Bell Potter has maintained their BUY recommendation on integrated poultry producer Ingham’s Group (ASX:ING), with a price target of $4.30. 
• Kina Securities (ASX:KSL), Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) and Brainchip (ASX:BRN) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central.  

The Aussie share market is set to open higher, with the futures suggesting a rise of 0.3%. 

What to watch toady: 

• Tech stocks are expected to rise for the 4th day, continuing on an uptrend. Watch Afterpay (ASX:APT).
• Copper price rose 1%.
• Coal stocks are back in focus, as the coal price is at a 3 year high. 
• Amcor (ASX:AMC) to go ex- dividend. 
• Technology One (ASX:TNE) set to report company results today.
• Most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients yesterday: Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG), Kogan (ASX:KGN), and Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA). And the most traded stocks by our advised clients: CLS Limited (ASX:CLS), Magellan Global Fund (ASX:MGF) and Betashares Legg Mason Australian Bond (ASX:BNDS).

Trading Ideas: 

• Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) was reiterated as a Bell Potter Buy with a $3.85 price target. 
• Healthia (ASX:HLA), Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) and Eclipx Group (ASX:EXC) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central. 

Aussie share market futures are eyeing a 0.9% lift at the open, following global equities. 

U.S and European markets rallied ahead overnight, despite Hong Kong being threatened as a financial hub and now no longer being autonomous from China.

Trading ideas for today:

• Bell Potter upgraded PointsBet (ASX:PBH) as a speculative buy, with a target of $7.00, implying a 31% share price growth from $5.35. 
• Virgin Money (ASX:VUK) was upgraded by Bell Potter with a $1.90 price target, implying a 4% growth from yesterday’s close. 
• Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE) was reiterated as a UBS buy with a $14.80 price target, implying a 52% growth from its close at $9.69 yesterday. 

Investors will be watching:

• Companies going ex-dividend today - Orica (ASX:ORI), Qualitas (ASX:QRI), TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) and Investec (ASX:IAP).
• Private capital spending data is out for the first quarter and is expected to fall 2.6% following the prior 2.8% fall.
• Senate Select Committee meeting on COVID-19 in Parliament at 10.00 am AEST

Aussie equities are set to set for a cracking trading day if you go by the futures, which are suggesting a 2% lift at the open.

The three keys reasons are:

1. Moderna, another U.S company, is close to a COVID-19 vaccine after its trial treated 45 people.
2. The U.S central bank chair said he was “highly confident” the economy will claw back from its pullback, but warned it may not fully recover until a COVID-19 vaccine is complete.
3. The Chinese President vowed to share a COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available, he also pledged $2 billion towards the fight and also backed the World Health Organisation.

A trading idea for today, Bell Potter bumped up its price target for the agri-business Elders (ASX:ELD) to $11.75, implying a 14% share price growth in a year from yesterday’s close of $10.34. 

Investors will be watching: James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX), OFX Group (ASX:OFX), TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE), Adelaide Brighton (ASX:ABC), Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) & the RBA's meeting minutes.

In today's morning bell, Jessica covers:

• Local market - (0:03)
• Global markets - (0:47)

What to watch today:

• James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) - (1:38)
• OFX Group (ASX:OFX) - (1:38)
• TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) - (1:44)
• Adelaide Brighton (ASX:ABC) - (1:48)
• Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) - (1:48)
• The RBA's meeting minutes - (1:55)
• Bell Potter trading idea: Elders (ASX:ELD) - (2:14)
• ETFs - (2:56)