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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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 May: US markets slightly better | Budget in focus
US stocks rose on Monday, rebounding from a subdued start to the session, as the S&P 500 added 0.2% and the Nasdaq gained 0.1% to reach fresh record highs, supported by a strong rally in chipmakers amid continued optimism over AI-driven dem...
End of Day Report – Monday 11 May: ASX 200 falls 43 to 8702 | CSL drops 16% on write downs
The ASX 200 dropped 43 points to 8702 (0.5%) as CSL shocked investors again, with a huge write-off and a downgrade to guidance. CSL accounted for most of the loss today. Elsewhere, banks recovered some from earlier large los...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 May: US markets push a little higher | SPI down 42
The US markets just keep on keeping on. The S&P 500 ended up 0.84% at 7,398 and the Nasdaq gained 1.71% to 26,247, both hitting record highs. The Dow was little changed, up 12 points to 49,609. The tech sector led with ...
End of Day Report – Friday 8 May: ASX 200 falls 1.5% as banks smacked | Up 14 points for the week
The ASX 200 we dropped 134 points to 8744 (-1.5%) today as the banking sector came under extreme pressure. We saw CBA down 1.9%, WBC down 4.8% ex-dividend today and the Big Bank Basket falling to $288.50 (-2.3%). Other fina...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 May: US markets ease ahead of NFP | SPI down 152
The S&P 500 fell on Thursday after hitting a new all-time intraday high as oil prices came back from sizable losses, with traders eyeing more developments between the U.S. and Iran.The broad market index fell 0.38% to close at 7,337....
End of Day Report – Thursday 7 May: ASX 200 jumps 85 points | BHP shines, gold miners back
1The ASX 200 soared another 85 points to 8878 as US markets hit records. The Japanese market breached 62,000 for the first time ever, and resources rebounded hard on the back of falling oil prices. The banking sector was firm, with the Big B...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 May: US markets hitting records on peace deal | Oil drops
The S&P 500 advanced 1.46% to 7,365.12, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.02% and ended at 25,838.94. Both indexes touched new highs and closed at records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 612.34 points, or 1.24%, to close at 49,910...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 May: ASX soars 113 points as banks and big miners charge higher
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 May
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 May
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 May
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End of Day Report – Monday 4 May
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 May
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End of Day Report – Friday 1 May: ASX 200 up 64 points | ANZ curbs enthusiasm, resources shine
The ASX 200 popped 64 points higher today to 8730, up 0.7%. Ends longest losing streak since 2018. Down 0.7% for the week. Banks were flat following a slightly disappointing outlook from the CEO of ANZ as the first bank to deliver its pr...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 May: US markets hit records on AI boom | Oil falls
Stocks rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 reaching a fresh all-time high, as investors reacted to upbeat earnings from Caterpillar and Alphabet and moved past fears of a possible escalation between the U.S. and Iran.The broad market ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 30 April: ASX 200 falls 21 points | Banks good, resources bad
The ASX 200 fell 21 points to 8666 (0.2%). Banks held firm as resources struggled against a sea of oil troubles. As crude rallies, commodities elsewhere are falling. ANZ results kick us off in the morning and the Big Bank Basket firmed t...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 April: US markets stall on Fed and tech numbers | SPI down 69
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Wednesday lower as oil prices continued their rally amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and after the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged. Traders also awaited quarterly earnings from fo...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 April: ASX 200 falls 24 points | CPI slightly better than expected
The ASX 200 slipped another 24 pts to 8687 (0.3%) as CPI beat expectations. Banks eased back again, the Big Bank Basket fell to $286.25 (-1.1%) with CBA off 1.4% and WBC falling 1.0%. Financials mixed, CGF 1.0% bette...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 April
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 April: ASX 200 falls 56 points | Lithium shines, gold slips
The ASX 200 finished at a three-week low down 56 pts at 8711 (0.6%). Broad-based losses again, Banks managed to hold firm, the Big Bank Basket flat at $289.43 (). CBA rose 0.9% and ANZ up 0.3%. Insurers eased, QBE dr...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 April: US markets mixed | Quarterlies continue, oil up again
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new record highs on Monday, but gains were limited as stalled Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher.The broad market index added 0.12% an...
End of Day Report – Monday 27 April
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 27 April: US markets mixed | Oil eases, negotiations stalled
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finished Friday at record highs, buoyed by optimism that US–Iran peace talks may soon occur in Pakistan. Since quashed. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,1658, while the Nasdaq climbed 1.6% to 24,837. In c...
End of Day Report – Friday 24 April: ASX 200 falls 7 points after an afternoon rally | US futures mixed
The ASX 200 fell 7 points to 8786 for the fourth straight day. It fought back from earlier losses, as banks steadied and traders squared up before another crucial weekend. The Big Bank Basket back up to $289.81 (+0.3%). Other financials ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 April: US markets slip but off lows | Quarterlies continue
US stocks pulled back on Thursday, led by a drop in software and higher oil prices, as investor uncertainty toward the trajectory of the Iran war hovered over the market.The S&P 500 traded down 0.41% to close at 7,108.40, after earli...