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).
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Worst Day in Six Months - ASX Down 146 Points | End of Day Report – Friday 7 March
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 March: US markets tumble again on tariff confusion | IFL bid increased to 500c
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 427.51 points lower, or 0.99%, to 42,579.08, after falling more than 600 points at session lows. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.78% to 5,738.52. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.61% to 18,069.26, officially ...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 6 March: ASX 200 falls 46 points | Plenty of stocks ex-div weighing
The ASX 200 continued to struggle down 46 points at 8095 (0.6%) as stocks going ex -dividend weighed. Banks eased yet again with CBA off 1.8% and WBC down 0.9% as the Big Bank Basket fell to $248.82 (-1.1%). <...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 March: US markets rally on tariff reprieve | Oil falls again, gold steady
Stocks rose on Wednesday, staging a recovery rally after back-to-back losses as investors hoped that an exemption for automakers to President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs opened the floodgates for more concessions.The Dow Jones I...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 March: ASX 200 down 57 points | Trump addresses Congress
The ASX 200 dropped another 57 points to 8141 (-0.7%) partially ignoring a decent rally in US futures as Trump gave his State of the Union address. China now targeting 5% GDP growth in a separate proclamation. Banks dragged us down with the ...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 March: US markets volatile | Dow loses 1300 points in two days
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled for a second day as President Donald Trump’s tariffs left investors fearful of potential shockwaves for the economy.The blue-chip average dropped 670.25 points, or 1.55%, building on Monday’s plun...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 March: ASX 200 closes off lows, down 48 | Banks steady, tariffs in focus
The ASX 200 fell another 48 points today to 8198(0.6%). Trump’s tariff chaos continues with Mexico and Canadian levies due to take effect in days. Canada has already fired back, losses were tempered as banks found a footing. CBA rose 0.4...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 March: US markets fall on tariffs | Oil tumbles
The S&P 500 retreated on Monday, extending February’s rout and turning red for the year after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of forthcoming tariffs.The broad index fell 1.76% to end at 5,849.72, marking its worst day since Dec...
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End of Day Report – Monday 3 March: ASX has a strong relief bounce
The ASX 200 has started the week on a positive note. Up 73 points or 0.9%. A solid relief rally and only its third positive finish in the last eleven sessions. Better than futures (+48) were predicting after a solid US lead...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 March: Wall St up in choppy trade | Trump and Zelensky clash
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End of Day Report – Friday 28 February: ASX gets hit hard, down 96 points
The ASX has finished the day down 96 points (-1.2%) for the week down 1.5%. Worse than futures were predicting (-69 points) as the poor US lead translated to a risk-off session here. All major sectors finished in the red save for ...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 February: AI rally fizzles, Nvidia sinks | ASX set to drop
Wall St closed down overnight. Nvidia’s (-8.5%) numbers and outlook failed to reignite the AI rally. Stock now off 17% from its record-high close on January 6. S&P down 1.59%. Nasdaq down 2.78%. The...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 27 February: ASX 200 up 28 | Resource rally, results in focus
ASX 200 pushed 28 points higher to 8268 (0.3%) as results nearly finished. Banks were flat with ANZ up 0.5% and WBC up 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $253.25 (). Health insurers raced away on results and inc...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 February: US markets mixed on tariff confusion | Nvidia results
The S&P 500 eked out a gain on Wednesday, snapping a four-day run of losses.The broad market index advanced 0.01% to close at 5,956.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 188.04 points, or 0.43%, to end at 43,433.12. The 30-sto...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 February: ASX 200 falls 11 points as banks rally | WTC gets a new chair
The ASX 200 finished down around 11 points at 8241(0.1%) with CPI coming in as expected. Once again results were the focus, banks found buyers with the Big Bank Basket up to $253.05 (+1.1%) with CBA lead...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 February: US markets under pressure | Results deluge, WTC in focus
The S&P 500 fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as traders weighed concerns around economic growth and global trade.The broad market index slipped 0.47%, closing at 5,955.25. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.35% to end the...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 February: ASX 200 drops 56 | Some very bad reactions today
The ASX gave up another 56 points to 8252 (0.7%). Results and a negative US lead dominated. Some real shockers today, JLG, DMP and VEA in the frame. Banks and sellers return with CBA down 1.3% and NAB fa...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 February: US markets sag on tariff concerns | Results continue
The S&P 500 slid Monday as the market failed to bounce back from Friday's steep sell-off.The broad market index lost 0.5%, closing at 5,983.25. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.21%, ending the session at 19,286.92. The Dow Jon...
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End of Day Report – Monday 24 February: ASX turns it around as banks rally hard | WTC and results in focus
The ASX 200 closed up 12 points at 8308 (0.1%) in a good recovery from early 70-plus point losses. Banks were the turnaround story as buyers went shopping. ANZ and NAB leading the sector higher with the Big Bank B...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 February: US markets turn nervous | Results continue
Wall St fell heavily overnight, it’s worst session in nearly a month. Dow Jones down 749 points, closing near the low. S&P 500 down 1.71% and the Nasdaq worst. Off 2.2%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.66% and 2.51...
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End of Day Report – Friday 21 February: ASX 200 down 26 points | Banks drop, Results dominate
The ASX 200 fell another 27 points to 8296 (-0.3%) after an early rise, hitting a one- month low. Banks once again led us down, CBA dropping 2.6% and ANZ off 1.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $246.63 (-1.8%). <...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 February: US markets fall on Walmart | DHG bid from US
Stocks retreated on Thursday following two days of all-time highs for the S&P 500 as investors dumped some popular names in the wake of a lacklustre forecast from retail giant Walmart that prompted questions about the outlook of the economy...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 20 February: ASX 200 drops 96 | Banks fall, GMG back and down 5%
Another nasty day as the ASX 200 fell 96 points to 8323 (1.2%) as results and bank falls dominated. WBC fell another % and ANZ joined in too falling 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $251.27 ...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 February: US flat again | Biggest day of ASX reporting upon us
Wall Street notched fresh record highs despite Fed minutes reaffirming a patient stance on rate cuts. The S&P 500 climbed 0.24%, the NASDAQ advanced 0.07%, and the Dow added 71 points (+0.16%). Up 80 points at best. Dow...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 February: ASX 200 down 62 | NAB crashes 8.1%, MIN off over 20%
The ASX took another beating down 62 points to 8419 (-0.7%) as NAB cratered 8.1% and the Big Bank Basket came undone, down to $257.57 (-2.8%). MQG held up well considering, other financials came under some pressure, ...
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