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.
Clear. Practical. No noise.
Market Updates
Latest Episodes
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 November: US markets mixed as Midterms approach - SPI down 24 - AUD under pressure - AMD results bring cheer
The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors moved back into key technology stocks after recent pressure and geared up for U.S. midterm election results.The tech-heavy index jumped 0.83% and closed at 25,372.01, recouping some of it...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 November: ASX 200 rises 30 - RBA raises rates as expected - Japan closed - Cup fever - Retailers jump
The ASX 200 finished up 30 points at 8887 (0.3%) after giving up the morning gains before the RBA's decision to raise rates. Trading was relatively quiet ahead of the Cup and the RBA decision, with CBA up 1.0%, whilst the other th...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 November: US markets mixed - Apple results - Tech sold off again - Oil drops - Gold bounces - SPI up 58
The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell on Monday, giving up earlier gains, as investors continued to move out of tech stocks and add exposure to other parts of the market.The tech-heavy Nasdaq dipped 1.07% to end at 25,164.32, while t...
End of Day Report – Monday 2 November: ASX 200 drops 52 - Banks slip - Resources under pressure - WBC Results solid - KMD bid?
The ASX 200 gave up some early strength to close down 52 points at 8,857 (0.6%), with the banks turning negative despite a solid result from WBC, which rose 1%. Elsewhere, CBA, NAB, and ANZ all slid. The Big Bank ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 November: US Tech comes undone - SPI down 4 - WBC results - Big Week with RBA / US Midterms.
US stock indices closed sharply lower on Friday amid a major selloff in technology shares. The S&P 500 fell 1.8%, the Nasdaq tumbled 3.5%, and the Dow lost 572 points following disappointing tech earnings. Intel plunged 28.6% after issuing ...