Market Updates
A twice daily podcast from the team at Marcus Today, the stock market newsletter for investors, bringing you up to speed with the latest stock market, financial, and business news. Published just before market open and after market close (AEST), Monday to Friday.
Episodes
1622 episodes
End of Day Report – Thursday 21 November: ASX closes flat after a busy AGM day | WBC the star
ASX 200 lost 3 points to 8323 in rudderless trade as AGMs dominated. Plenty of volatility underneath the surface. The banks as always in demand with WBC the star today, the Big Bank Basket rose to $261.54 (+0.2%). Fi...
•
7:12
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 November: US markets pause for Nvidia | Bitcoin hits records
US equities mixed in fairly quiet Wednesday trading, though ended near best levels. Dow +0.32%, S&P 500 (0.00%), Nasdaq (0.11%), Russell 2000 +0.03%Nvidia down 1% after hours on results AS...
•
12:35
End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 November: ASX closes down 48 points | Eyes on Nvidia
ASX 200 lost 48 points to 8326 (-0.6%) as nerves set in ahead of Nvidia and lack of follow-through from the move yesterday. Geo-politics weighing slightly as gains evaporated. Banks steady with WBC off 1.1% and the Big
•
7:04
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 November: US markets mixed | Nvidia in demand ahead of results
The Nasdaq popped 1.04% to finish at 18,987.47, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% to end at 5,916.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 120.66 points, or 0.28%, to settle at 43,268.94. ASX SPI down 6. AMC in focus on huge me...
•
12:27
End of Day Report – Tuesday 19 November: ASX up 74 points | TNE soars, banks solid
ASX 200 soared to new record highs before falling into the close, up 74 points to 8371 (+0.9%) as both the banking sector and the resources pushed ahead. The Big Bank Basket hit a new record up to $260.88 (+1....
•
10:53
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 November: US markets mixed | Tesla up on Trump move
US equities finished mixed overnight, as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gained 0.39% and 0.60% respectively recovering some losses ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The Dow dipped 55 points in a range bo...
•
10:12
End of Day Report – Monday 18 November: ASX up 15 to 8300 | Iron ore and uranium rally
ASX 200 recovered from a cautious start to close up 15 points to 8300 (+0.2%) as iron ore futures kicked back above $100. BHP up 0.7% and RIO rallying 2.2%. Resources generally were solid as uranium stocks glowed hot after ...
•
9:18
Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 November: US markets slip | Powell turns slightly hawkish
US equities sank Friday closing out the worst week in more than two months following Powell's announcement on Thursday stating the Fed wasn’t in a rush to cut rates. The Dow traded lower all session, falling 306 points (-0.70%). Down 400...
•
11:51
End of Day Report – Friday 15 November: ASX finishes the week strongly
The ASX 200 has finished the week on a strong note, up 61 points or +0.7%. Down slightly for the week overall. All major eleven sectors finished in the green except for Healthcare after CSL and RMD both lost ground. ...
•
6:29
Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 November: Powell comments take Wall St down | SPI Futures up
US equities closed in the red overnight near session lows following hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell dampening market hopes for another rate cut this year. The Dow lost 207 points (-0.47%). Up 123 points at best. Down 253 points at...
•
8:16
End of Day Report – Thursday 14 November: ASX 200 gains 31 points | Banks bounce back
The ASX 200 has finished the day up 31 points or 0.4%. Giving up morning gains as Asian markets drifted lower before a late rally set in. Employment numbers did little to move the dial (held at 4.1% with 16k new jobs added). Ba...
•
6:21
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 November: US markets flat post CPI | AGMs in focus
The S&P 500 inched higher by 0.02% to close at 5,985.38, while the 30-stock Dow ticked up 47.21 points, or 0.11%, to 43,958.19. The blue-chip index added as much as 230 points earlier on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day with a ...
•
13:58
End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 November: ASX 200 drops 62 points | ANZ ex-dividend
ASX 200 recovered to close down only 62 points at 8193 (0.8%). Banks were under pressure with ANZ ex dividend down 4.0% with CBA down 0.4% and NAB off 1.3%. MQG dropped 1.4% with other financials easier. SWF j...
•
11:37
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 November: US markets take a pause | Yields jump
US equities took a breather overnight as treasury yields kicked higher, the USD hit a two-year high, and profit-taking following the post-election rally pressured markets lower. The Dow closed near session lows, off 382 points (0.8...
•
12:45
End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 November: ASX 200 drops 11 points | PDN stumbles
ASX 200 dropped another 11 points to 8256 (-0.1%) as the bifurcation between banks and resources continued. Resources again on the nose, BHP off 1.8% and RIO falling 1.6% with FMG holding up after yesterday’s ...
•
10:12
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 November: US markets continue to rally | Bitcoin hits US$87k
The Dow gained 304 points, or 0.69%, to 44,293.69. The Dow’s rise brought the index above 44,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 added 0.1% to end the day at 6,001.35 and also earned a record close by surpassing 6,000 for the first time. Ho...
•
13:12
End of Day Report – Monday 11 November: ASX 200 falls 29 points | BHP, RIO, FMG smashed
ASX 200 fell 29 points to 8260 (-0.4%). Big iron ore miners were the target today as prices fell in Asia on stimulus disappointment. BHP off 4.1% and FMG down 7.3% with the Three Amigos trading at $179.22. Base metals and lithium ...
•
10:34
Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 November: US markets hit new records | Iron ore falls
Wall Street ended the week higher supported by solid consumer sentiment data and bets that Trump’s pro-growth agenda will fuel corporate America. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% hitting its 50th record high this year and breached over 6,000 d...
•
12:12
End of Day Report – Friday 8 November: ASX 200 up 69 | Banks rally to fresh highs
ASX 200 ended the week sprinting 69 points higher to 8295 (+0.8%). A good 2.2% rise for the week. It has been a momentous week, money being put to work in the ASX. Resources buoyed by China hopes. BHP, RIO and FMG...
•
13:35
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 November: Fed cuts 25bps | S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records
The S&P 500 gained 0.74% to close at a record high of 5,973.10. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.51% to reach 19,269.46 — its first close above 19,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed, ticking down less than one point to ...
•
13:31
End of Day Report – Thursday 7 November: ASX 200 up 27 in late rally | NAB flat on results
ASX 200 rose 27 points with a late surge to 8226 (0.9%) in an interesting reaction to a soaring US market. Resources actually held up with BHP up 0.9% and FMG up 3.3%. Lithium stocks also better led by PLS up 3.4%. MIN
•
13:38
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 November: US markets soar on Trump 2.0 | NAB results
Wall Street rallied hard overnight reaching record highs after Trump secured the US presidency. All three major indices ended at record levels with markets expecting lower taxes, deregulation and a Trump that weighs in on everything from stocks...
•
14:14
End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 November: Possible Trump victory | US Futures and Bitcoin leap
Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself?
•
11:05
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 November: US markets rally on election day | GMG results
The S&P 500 rose solidly on Tuesday in a broad rally for stocks as traders awaited the results from a high-stakes U.S. presidential election.The benchmark index gained 1.23% to close at 5,782.76. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.43% ...
•
9:29
End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 November: ASX 200 down 33 in quiet trade | RBA leaves rates on hold
ASX 200 finishes down 33 points to 8132 (0.4%). Quiet trade on Cup day with the RBA leaving rates on hold as expected. Banks eased back slightly, CBA down 0.4% with WBC seeing some modest downgrades falling 1.5%. The Big...
•
9:36