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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End of Day Report – Thursday 6 August: ASX 200 up 44 to new record - Gold shines - AMP jumps - REA and NWS Results - US futures drifting
The ASX 200 put in another solid day, rising 44 points to 9,272 (0.5%), as the banks and gold stocks shone. We did see higher levels earlier in the session, but some of the enthusiasm was sapped by a fall in the Kospi, while BH...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 August: US markets ease - Dow higher at new record - SPI down 9 - Gold shines - REA and NWS Results - AMP Buyback
US stocks closed near record levels on Wednesday as an improving macroeconomic backdrop and strong corporate earnings supported sentiment. The S&P 500 inched down 0.2%, closing near yesterday's record. while the Dow added 263 points to reac...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 August: ASX 200 hits record close - Banks subdued - Resources rally hard - Yields fall - Tech rallies again - Gold jumps.
The ASX 200 climbed to a record high today, up 79 pts to 9225 (0.9%) as buyers returned to the resources sector.The rally was led by BHP, up 3.3%, and RIO, up 2.3%. We also saw strong buying in LYC, whi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 August: US market soar to new records - SPI up 41 - Record in sight? EDV Results - Oil down - Gold up - Yields fall
US stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching fresh record highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and lower oil prices amid optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement to reopen the St...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 August: ASX 200 soars 127 pts to Five Month High - Banks shine - Gold better - Industrials and Healthcare ahead - Tech Roars
The ASX 200 climbed to a five-month high, rising 127 points to 9,146 (1.4%), as the banking sector took off once again. CBA rose 1.6% and NAB gained 3.0%, with the Big Bank Basket climbing to $300.56...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 August: US markets hit records - Oil down - SPI unchanged - Results kick off
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End of Day Report – Monday 3 August: ASX 200 closes on high - up 43 - FPR bid - US futures solid - Gold higher - Oil down
The ASX 200 closed up 43 points at 9,020, as promising news from the Middle East over the weekend encouraged buyers back into the market. Stronger US futures helped sentiment, while a fall in the oil price added to the opti...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 August: US markets better - SPI down 85 before US -Iran talks announced - Oil falls hard - FPR takeover bid
Wall St rose on Friday night, closing out one of the wildest weeks of the AI boom with a decisive snapback. Dow Jones up 277 points. S&P 500 up 0.70%. Nasdaq up 1.00%. Russell 2000 down 0.50%. <...
End of Day Report – Friday 31 July: ASX 200 closes up 9 - Korea goes nuts - Good week for ASX - Banks flat - Miners up - Quarterlies finish.
The ASX 200 closed up a mere 9 points at 8,978 (0.1%), as a solid start gave way to caution ahead of the weekend. There was a bounce today in some of the oversold small and mid-cap stocks as the banks eased back, with CBA down 0.4% and <...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 31 July: US markets jump on earnings - Apple falls to the ground - SPI up 99 - Gold up - Quarterly dump continues
US stock indices closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session's losses as chipmakers rallied and investors assessed earnings. The S&P 500 gained 1.7%, the Nasdaq jumped 3.4%, and the Dow added 614 points. Microsoft surged...
End of Day Report – Thursday 30 July: ASX 200 drops 71 - Banks flat - Gold miners slip - Tech rallies - Quarterlies continue
The ASX 200 gave back 71 points to 8,968 (-0.8%) as profit-taking set in across the board. Banks were mixed, with CBA and ANZ down slightly, while NAB and WBC edged higher. MQG, though, fell ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 July: US markets fall on Fed hold - Yields rise - SPI down 51 - Quarterlies continue - NAB update
US stock indices closed lower on Wednesday as investors following the Federal Reserve's policy decision and another selloff in chipmakers ahead of major tech earnings. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 2.1%, and the Dow shed 1,153 ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 July: ASX 200 jumps 91 - CPI better than expected - CSL soars to the Horizon - RIO stuns - Fed tonight.
The ASX 200 put in another solid performance, rising 91 points to 9039, as iron ore results cheered the resource sector and industrials continued to push higher. The market also took comfort from the latest CPI reading, whi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 July: US markets mixed - SPI up 74 - Rotation continues - Quarterlies and CPI today - RIO results.
US equity indices closed mixed on Tuesday as chipmakers extended their selloff, while earnings and falling oil prices supported investors' sentiment. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Dow Jones rose 537 points while the Nasdaq 100 fell 1%. Co...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 July: ASX 200 up 54 - Solid turnaround - Banks and Tech lead - Gold slips - Oil and gas better - KOSPI down nearly 11%
The ASX 200 shrugged off early losses to close 54 points higher at 8948 (0.6%), with the banks proving resilient yet again. CBA rose 1.5% and NAB gained 0.7%, taking the Big Bank Basket to $295.23 (+1.3%) Other finan...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 July: US markets mixed - Oil drop 9% - Gold up - SPI down 20 - Quarterlies in focus.
US stock indices closed mixed on Monday as chipmakers extended their selloff ahead of this week's Fed decision and a busy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 ended little changed, the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.3%, while the D...
End of Day Report – Monday 27 July: ASX 200 jumps 122 - US futures solid - Banks and Resources firm - Even Tech jumps - Big week in US ahead.
The ASX 200 started the week on a strong note, up 122 points to 8,894 +1.4%), as most sectors of the market rallied hard, with the exception of oil and gas, as Trump's threat of a massive attack on Iran was wound back and US futures rallied. Th...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 27 July: US markets mixed - Futures better ahead of big week of earnings - SPI up 48 - Ceasefire talks? Oil dumped!
Wall St ended mixed Friday, off best levels, capping a second straight week of declines. Dow Jones up 236 points. S&P 500 flat. Nasdaq down 0.64%. Russell 2000 down 0.35%. Breadth positive by more than 2:1...
End of Day Report – Friday 24 July: ASX 200 down 67 - Banks break higher - Everything else trashed - Kopsi drops 6% - US futures steady
The ASX 200 fell 67 points to 8,772, leaving the market down around 25 points for the week. Once again, we saw money flowing out of resources, industrials and the technology sector, and back into the relative safety ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 July: US markets slide - Tesla down 14% - Alphabet falls - SPI down 50 - Oil hits $100
US stocks closed lower on Thursday amid deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop and renewed doubts over AI spending. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.9%, and the Dow Jones shed 507 points. Communication services and consumer dis...
End of Day Report – Thursday 23 July: ASX 200 up 16 - Strong jobs data caps gains - Resources better - Banks better - Tech wrecked
The ASX 200 rose 16 points to 8,839 (+0.2%) after a strong start was derailed by better-than-expected jobs data.Banks were firm, with CBA climbing 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $284.71 Elsewhere, financia...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 23 July: US markets weaker - Alphabet and Tesla in focus - SPI up 72 - Gold up - Oil up - MQG CEO to retire.
US stocks closed lower on Wednesday ahead of the start of earnings season for mega-cap technology companies. The S&P 500 shed 0.1%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.5%, and the Dow Jones inched down. Software stocks came under pressure before Alphabet...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 30 - LYC falls on update - Gold shines - BHP strong - Resources rebound - US futures down.
The ASX 200 closed up 30 points to 8823 (0.3%), with resources back in favour and the gold sector shining. It seemed as though defensive stocks were sold to fund buying in the likes of BHP, which rose 2.5%, and RIO, up 2.5%...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 22 July: US tech rallies - Buy the Dip in Semis - SPI up 21 - Gold up - Oil up - Yields up - Quaterlies continue
US stock indices closed higher on Tuesday as a rally in chipmakers lifted the broader market. The S&P 500 added 0.9%, the Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.9%, and the Dow Jones gained 385 points. Semiconductor stocks extended their rebound from last w...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 21 July: ASX 200 fights back to close up 2 - Oil down- Gold up - US Futures solid.
The ASX 200 closed up 2 points at 8,793 after staging a decent rally off the lows as Asian markets turned positive and US futures also moved into positive territory.Banking stocks eased back, with CBA down 0.4% and NAB