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 – Wednesday 3 June: ASX 200 jumps 61 - Off highs - GDP light on - BHP hits another record - Tech falls - Uranium soars.
The ASX 200 jumped 61 points after a slow start to 8756, with GDP coming in a little light, giving the RBA room to hold rates. Banks rebounded, with CBA up 1.1% and ANZ doing well, up 1.9%, as the Big Bank Basket rose to $2...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3 June: US slightly higher - SPI up 38 - Copper in focus - MP1 raise - Tech sector may stumble - Gold firm - Bitcoin crashes
The S&P 500 ticked up to a record close after reaching a new all-time high on Tuesday as traders monitored the latest U.S.-Iran developments as well as moves in major tech names.The broad-based index advanced 0.13% to end at 7,609.78...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 June: ASX 200 fights back from 100 down to close down 5 - BHP hits new record - Tech booms.
The ASX 200 rallied hard off lows to close down 5 pts at 8724 (0.1%). CBA turned around, recovering well, the Big Bank Basket closed at $269.61 (- 0.8%). Insurers slipped, led by QBE off 1.3% and IAG down 2.2%. REITs...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2 June: US markets push ahead - Oil up - SPI down 36 - Gold Down - Oil bounces hard
The S&P 500 rose on Monday, even as oil prices advanced, with Nvidia leading technology higher following the launch of a new chip for PCs.The broad market index advanced 0.26% to close at 7,599.96, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0...
End of Day Report – Monday 1 June: ASX 200 slips 2pts - Tech stars - Healthcare and banks slide - Oil up 2.6% - Resources mixed.
The ASX 200 consolidated Friday’s gains with a loss of 2 point to 8729. Tech stocks were the star attraction, with REA up 1.5%, WTC up 8.7% and XRO rising 7.6%. The All-Tech Index rose 3.8%. Healthcare remains on the...