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
1955 episodes
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 August: US markets mixed | XYZ up, QBE results
Wall Street recorded a mixed session. Earnings by Eli Lilly disappointed and Trump said he’ll nominate Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the remaining term of Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler, while ...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 7 August: ASX 200 falls 12 points | Gold miners up, financials down
ASX 200 fell slightly off record highs to 8831 off 12 (0.2%). A mixed session with banks slipping a little, CBA down 0.5% and the Big Bank Basket at $281.90 (). Financials dragged lower, MQG down 0.8% and ASX f...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 August: US markets push higher on Apple deal | SPI down 24
Wall Street recorded a positive session as Apple jumped 5.1% after pledging to invest $100Bn in domestic manufacturing while positive earning beats boosted risk-on sentiment. S&P 500 up 0.73%, Nasdaq up 1.21%. Dow
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 August: Another record high for the ASX
The ASX 200 stormed higher to finish up 73 points or 0.8%. New record high. Up 2% in the last two sessions as every major sector save for Utilities finished in the green. Resources and Energy led thanks to a broad-ba...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 August: Negative session on Wall Street | Resources down
Wall Street recorded a negative session as the impact of tariffs came back into focus with US Services PMI flatlining, with businesses citing new import taxes, and corporate earnings and forecasts of Caterpillar and Yum Brands underwhelm...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 August: ASX 200 soars 107 points | All systems go
Cracking day with the ASX 200 up 107 points to 8770 (1.2%) as banks, tech and resources fired simultaneously. US markets were the catalyst, but local enthusiasm was the fuel. The banks roared ahead with CBA up 1.4% and the Big ...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 August: US markets bounce hard | SPI up 88
Wall Street jumped, recording its best day since May 27, as investors bought into the opportunities from Friday’s sell-off following weak US jobs numbers and Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner for producing “ri...
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End of Day Report – Monday 4 August: ASX 200 finishes flat | Banks down after a decent week
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 August: US markets stumble on NFP and tariffs | Results in focus
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End of Day Report – Friday 1 August: ASX 200 drops 81, unchanged for the week | Banks slide
The ASX 200 fell hard down 81 points to 8663 (-0.9%) to close the week, pretty much where it started. Banks which had been holding their end up, succumbed to gravity with CBA down 1.6% and NAB falling 1.2% as the Big Ban...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 August: US markets slip despite Meta and Microsoft | NFP tonight
Wall Street fell from early highs as earnings enthusiasm from Microsoft and Meta waned and Trump’s August 1st tariff deadline loomed. S&P 500 down 0.37%, Nasdaq flat. Dow fell steadily throughout the day like the...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 31 July: ASX 200 down 14 points | Resources down, banks up
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close down only 14 points to 8743 (0.2%). Banks back with CBA up 0.5% and NAB rising 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to $281.36 (+0.5%). Financials firmed, HUB up 1.6% an...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 31 July: US markets ease, Fed on hold | Microsoft and Meta soar on results
Wall Street recorded a primarily negative session despite US GDP of 3% in Q2 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes of a rate cut in September, after holding them steady in July. Powell argued rates have not held back the economy and in...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 July: ASX up 52, banks lead | CPI comes in better than expected
The ASX 200 rose 52 points to near record highs of 8756 (0.6%) after a benign CPI ensured we should get a rate cut in August. Familiar story, Banks firm with CBA up 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $279.88 (...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 July: US markets ease ahead of Fed | MIN, ALX, PLS in focus
Wall Street recorded a negative session as disappointing earnings weighed on markets and investors awaited the Fed’s rate decision (tomorrow morning Australian time). Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple all report later in the week and the...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 July: ASX 200 up 7, good come back | Resources under pressure
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 7 points at 8705 (0.1%). Healthcare and industrials firmed, CSL up 0.5% and ALL up 0.5% with the banks slightly weaker. CBA down 0.4% and NAB up 1.2%. The Big<...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 July: US markets creep higher | Fed and results in focus
Wall Street recorded another modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by US-EU trade deal, and excitement over some major corporate earnings this week including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Ap...
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End of Day Report – Monday 28 July: ASX 200 up 31 points | Banks and industrials lead
The ASX 200 closed up 31 points to 8698 (0.4%) as banks were back in the driving seat. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $276.18 (+0.9%). MQG rallied 1.0% as financials generally found some love. X...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 July: US markets firm | US/EU trade deal
Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal has now been done - described as the "Least worst" deal for the EU. ...
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End of Day Report – Friday 25 July: ASX 200 falls 43, narrow range | Resources taking a breather
The ASX dropped another 43 points to 8667 (0.5%) in a quiet trading day. Down 1% for the week. Not much fresh news around. Both banks and resources slipped. Iron ore miners under a little pressure after gains this week, BHP down 1,9% wit...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed, results dominate | SPI down 37
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuelled continued AI optimism. S&P 500 up 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.18%. Dow
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End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28 points | MQG drops 5%, FMG up 4.3%
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $274.86 (+0.2%). ...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes higher on trade deals | Alphabet and Tesla results
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned with Japan. 15% broad tariff which could extend to cars. S&P 500 up 0.78%, Nas...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60 | Banks catch a bid, resources firm
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% with FMG up 2.3%. Gold miners were better, NEM up 1.9% and EVN risin...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 40 | Earnings in focus
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq down 0.39%. Dow was choppy in the early se...
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