
Market Updates
A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team, designed for self-directed investors. Stay informed with the latest stock market, financial, and business news, published every weekday just before the market opens and after it closes (AEST).
Episodes
1916 episodes
End of Day Report – Friday 11 July: ASX 200 down 9, 23 points for the week | Rare earths flying
The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with the Big Bank Basket down to $283.17 (). MQG fell 1.5% and i...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 July: Futures up 27 as hopes for Chinese stimulus lift resources
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End of Day Report – Thursday 10 July: Quiet day | Gold bounces, both banks and resources up
The ASX 200 rose 51 points to 8589 (+0.6%). Banks were strong again with CBA up 0.8%, the Big Bank Basket up to $284.27 (+0.8%). Financials were firm with MQG up 0.4% and PNI up 1.8%. Insurers we...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 July: A good night | SPI futures up 45, Big Tech higher
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 July: ASX 200 falls 52 points | Gold miners smashed
The ASX 200 fell 52 points to 8539 (0.6%) as losses accelerated in the afternoon. Banks helped relatively firm with CBA losing only % with the Big Bank Basket down to $281.96 (-0.1%). MQG dropped 2.5% and insu...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 July: US markets flat on tariff news | Copper jumps in US
Wall Street was mixed and choppy as markets awaited further clarity on US trade policy and country specific tariffs. Trump also announced he would place a 50% tariff on imported copper. S&P 500 down 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.0...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 8 July: ASX 200 gains 1 point in late push | RBA leaves rates unchanged
ASX 200 rose 1 point to 8591 as the RBA kept rates on hold. Bullock's press conference calmed nerves and prompted a late recovery from small losses. The AUD jumped and yields pushed higher on the news, but the reaction was relatively mut...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 8 July: US markets rattled by Trump tariff letters | RBA at 2.30pm
Wall Street stumbled as Trump announced new tariff rates on Japan and South Korea of 25%, effective from August 1st, as tariffs return to the forefront of investors’ minds. S&P 500 down 0.79%, Nasdaq down 0.92%. Dow<...
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End of Day Report – Monday 7 July: ASX 200 down 14 | ORG shines, NST heads south
ASX 200 drifted 14 points lower to 8589 (0.1%). CBA held up with the banks drifting slightly lower. The Big Bank Basket is down to $280.46 (-0.2%). Financials firmed in places, IFT up 3.1% and NWL...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 7 July: US markets closed Friday | RBA this week
European markets finished mixed Friday. Wall Street shut for the Independence Day Holiday. STOXX 600 down 0.48%. FTSE flat and Germany down 0.61% as EU envoys failed to reach a breakthrough on US trade negotiations. ...
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End of Day Report – Friday 4 July: ASX 200 up 7, 1% for the week | CBA falls again, BHP down 1.6%
ASX 200 rose 7 points to close near to a record of 8603. Once again, we saw the sell-off in CBA down 0.9% with ANZ the main beneficiary up 0.8%. The Big Bank Basket fell to $281.10 (-0.3%). Financial ser...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 4 July: US markets at highs, ASX to follow | Jobs numbers and OBBB cheer
Wall Street continued to reach new heights as a stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report reinforced the strength of the US economy and Nvidia approached a valuation of $4T, coming close to breaking Apple’s record as the most valuab...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 3 July: ASX 200 down 2 points | CBA sold down again, BHP up 5.6%
ASX 200 down 2 to 8596 on a volatile day as banks saw selling and money move to BHP and other resources. CBA was down for another day, as its now four out of five down days closing off % with the Big Bank Basket
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 3 July: US markets push up | Tesla up 5%
Wall Street reached new highs as Tech stocks rallied and a trade agreement with Vietnam helped to calm nerves about a prolonged trade war. S&P 500 up 0.47%, Nasdaq up 0.94%. Dow fell at open, recovered and rose f...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 2 July: ASX 200 up 57, hits record highs as miners rally | DMP crashes
ASX 200 rose 57 points to 8598 (0.7%) to a fresh record high as retail sales opened the door to a rate cut next week. Resources leading the way higher with BHP, RIO and FMG all doing well, FMG the best up 3.8%...
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10:56

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 2 July: Dow up, tech down | Retail sales due
Wall Street began the quarter with a mixed session as Trump’s tax and spending bill passed the US Senate and Tesla hit a 3-week low. Trump and Musk’s feud was reignited by some social media posts in which Musk criticised the bill ...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 1 July: ASX 200 down 1 point in quiet trade
ASX 200 fell just 1 point to 8541 in quiet trade as banks came under some pressure. CBA sold down 1.2% as money flowed to other three, ANZ up 2.5% the big winner. The Big Bank Basket flat at $286.04 (0.4%).
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 July: US markets hit records | SPI down 3
Wall Street ended the quarter on a high as both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached record levels. Putting the bow on their best quarter in over a year, buoyed by possible trade deals and rate cuts. S&P 500 up 0.52%, Nas...
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End of Day Report – Monday 30 June: ASX 200 up 28, 10.2% this financial year | JHX soars on US listing
ASX 200 marched 28 points higher to 8561 (0.3%). After a tepid start, US futures kicked higher on trade deal hopes, dragging the ASX with it. Small closing sell-off from highs. Banks steady after early losses, the basket up to $287.13 (%). M...
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11:40

Pre-Market Report – Monday 30 June: US markets hit records | BKW update
Wall St rose Friday to reclaim record highs in a volatile session. S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.52%. Dow up 432. Small caps up 0.24%. Stocks initially rose as the PCE price index came in line with expectations and US/China a...
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End of Day Report – Friday 27 June: ASX loses its gains
The ASX 200 fell 37 points to 8514 (-0.4%) as banks saw profit taking as EOFY approaches. The Big Bank Basket down to $287.72 (-2.4) with CBA down 2.8%. Industrials were also weaker...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 June: US markets close on all-time highs | Resources in focus
Wall Street continued forward with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just shy of all-time closing highs. The major US indices benefitted from the continued ceasefire in the Middle East and weakening economic data which supports rate cuts. F...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 26 June: ASX 200 falls 8 points in quiet trade | XRO back trading
The ASX 200 fell 8 points to 8551 in quiet trade. Banks fell slightly with the Big Bank Basket at $294.91 (0.1%). ANZ the star playing some catch-up up rising 2.2%. Insurers slid, QBE off 0.6% and financial se...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 June: US markets hit wall | Gold steadies
Wall Street recorded a mixed session as the initial euphoria of the Israel-Iran deal wore off and investors weighed Powell’s second day of congressional testimony – it was nothing we had not heard before or weren’t expecting, hard...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 June: ASX 200 up 4 points | Banks vs resources continues
The ASX 200 trod water rising 4 points to 8559 as CPI numbers came in below forecast. Narrow trading range. Banks were firm again, CBA up another 1.7% with the Big Bank Basket at $295.09 (+1.5%). Financials also doin...
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