Market Updates
A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team for self-directed investors.
Published every weekday before the ASX open and after the close (AEST), these short updates cover what's moving markets, key developments overnight, and the themes shaping the trading day.
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Market Updates
Latest Episodes
End of Day Report – Thursday 12 November: ASX 200 falls just 6 - Banks shine - Resources shudder - Nvidia in focus - GEM bid - XRO jumps
The ASX 200 once again fought back early losses to close down just 6 points at 9,147, with the banking sector once again holding firm as CBA rose 2.9% and WBC rose 1.9%. We also saw gains in the REITs, with SCG up 0....
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 November: US markets head higher - CoreWeave jumps - SPI down 37 - XRO Buyback - Gold slips
US stocks gained on Wednesday as strong results from CoreWeave drove markets to reconsider their skepticism on the AI trade. The S&P 500 rose nearly 1% and the Nasdaq gained almost 2%, while the Dow hovered above the flatline. CoreWeave sha...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 November: ASX 200 Shrugs off US Negativity - CBA quarterly - IEL Bid - Resources rally
The ASX200 shrugged off U.S. volatility to close up 24 points at 9,153 (0.3%). Resources rebounded strongly from early losses, with BHP up 0.9% and lithium stocks also finding some buyers, with PLS up 6.5% and LYC up 1.6%. ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 November: US markets ease on CPI and Waller comments - Nvidia drops another 5% - Gold pulls back - CBA Results - Anthropic files.
The S&P 500 lost 0.38% to end at 7,520.93, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 157.86 points, or 0.30%, to 52,231.89. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.74% and closed at 25,065.87.Nvidia dragged down the three major averages, f...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 November: ASX 200 soars 99 points - Most sectors up - Yields fall - Gold miners better - Asian market firm.
The ASX200 powered ahead today, rising 99 points to 9,129 (1.1%). An 11-week high and within striking distance of the record close. All sectors were positive today, with the banks leading the charge: CBA up 1.2%, ANZ up 1.0%, and ...