
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
1840 episodes
Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 May: US markets firm | Moody's downgrades US
Another good night on Wall St despite bearish headlines. S&P 500 up 0.7%. Nasdaq up 0.52% and the Dow up 332 points. Closing on the high. Michigan consumer sentiment dropped on Friday for the 5th month in ...
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End of Day Report – Friday 16 May: ASX up 46 points to 3-month high | Resources rally
The ASX 200 wilted slightly from 8400, to close up only 46 points at 8344, touching a 3-month high. Today, it was all about resources as BHP, RIO, and FMG rallied. The gold sector, too, was back in demand, with GMD u...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 May: US markets positive | Gold rallies, oil falls
Wall Street recorded another mixed day in a choppy session as US data came in weaker than expected. US producer prices unexpectedly dropped and retail sales were mixed. S&P 500 up 0.41%, NASDAQ down 0.18%. Dow up...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 15 May: ASX up 18 points | CBA and banks driving higher
The ASX 200 rose 18 points to 8298 (+0.2%) as the banks put in another solid day. CBA is up 1.3% with NAB once again slightly outperforming, ANZ up 1.7% with the Big Bank Basket up to $266...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15 May: US markets mixed | Gold and oil slip
Wall Street recorded another mixed session as sectors diverged in their reactions to the US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.10%, NASDAQ up 0.72%. Dow down. Rose at the open and fell throughout the day before recov...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 14 May: ASX 200 up 11 | CBA results, ALL dips on earnings miss
The ASX 200 was up 11 at 8280 (0.1%), with some big movers hurting positive sentiments. ALL had an 8.9% fall on an earnings miss, and MQG slid 1.6% as ASIC looks at short selling reports. CBA reported a better-than-e...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 May: The rally continues | Nasdaq up 1.6%
Wall Street recorded primarily positive results as US inflation data came in slightly below expectations at 0.2% MoM rather than the 0.3% forecasted. S&P 500 up 0.72%, NASDAQ up 1.61%. Dow down. Fell at the open ...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 May: ASX 200 rallies 36 points | Gold miners hit, banks ease
The ASX 200 rose 36 points to 8269 (0.4%). 11-week high. Disappointing in some respects as defensive stocks saw sellers move to more leverage assets. Banks slipped with ANZ Ex-dividend, the Big Bank Basket down to $2...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13 May: US markets soar, Dow up over 1000 | Gold falls
Wall Street jumped as the US and China agreed to cut tariffs for 90 days. Chinese imports are cut from 145% to 30%. US imports are cut from 125% to 10%. S&P 500 up 3.26%, NASDAQ up 4.35%. Dow jumped at open at in...
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End of Day Report – Monday 12 May: ASX 200 up a mere 2 points | US Futures in demand
ASX 200 kicks higher, just up 2 points to 8234 (+0.0%) after losing momentum as the day wore on. US futures are up strongly on hoped-for details on US/China trade negotiations. Dow futures up 1.1%, Nasdaq futu...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 12 May: US Futures up around 0.9% on China talks | Gold eases
Stocks ended flat overnight. Profit taking took hold from a strong open ahead of US/China trade talks this weekend. S&P 500 down 0.1%. Nasdaq flat and the Dow Jones 119 points. Closing near the low....
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End of Day Report – Friday 9 May: ASX finishes up 40 points | Flat for the week
The ASX 200 rose 40 points (+0.5%) today, led by rebounds in banks and tech stocks. Most sectors in green. Financials lifted following a heavy selloff earlier in the week. MQG up 3.8% after reporting a profit rise. CBA
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 9 May: US markets rally in UK trade deal | MQG, QBE, REA results
No intro music today !Wall Street rose as the US and the UK announced a trade deal although all three major indices shed some of their gains before market close. S&P 500 up 0.58%, NASDAQ up 1.07%. Dow rose...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 8 May: ASX finishes up 13 points | Trump to meet with UK PM
The ASX 200 closed with a gain of 13 points (+0.16%) after clawing back early losses as Trump teased a trade deal. Expected to be with the UK. Sterling and Aussie dollar rose on the news. Futures also jumped. Dow<...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 8 May: US markets rally | Fed keeps rates unchanged
Wall Street ended in the green following a choppy session as the Fed announced rates would remain steady, as expected. Chip stocks boosted the market with a late rally after a report suggested regulations may be eased. S&P 500...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 7 May: ASX 200 up 27 points | Resources better, banks flat
Another solid day with the ASX 200 up 27 points to 8178 (+0.3%). NAB (+1.6%) results helped, but the news of Bessent heading for a Swiss showdown with Chinese counterparties on trade, popped US futures higher ...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 7 May: US markets slip | Futures rally on Bessent moves to meet China
Wall Street ended in the red as comments by Trump and Bessent were vague about when trade deals will be announced. S&P 500 down 0.77%, NASDAQ down 0.87%. Dow dropped at the open, rose into the green during the da...
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14:32

End of Day Report – Tuesday 6 May: Quiet day on the ASX | Gold shines
The ASX 200 fell for the second straight session, recovering from early lows, dropping 6 points to 8151 (-0.1%). Mixed sector performance. Healthcare worst performing sector. Pulled down by two biggest names. CSL (-2.5%) do...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 6 May: US markets slip, breaks 9-day streak | SPI down 21
Wall Street's recent winning streak came to an end with all the major indices were down as optimism on trade negotiations faltered after Trump said he’d lower tariffs on China “at some point” and announced a 100% tariff on movies ...
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End of Day Report – Monday 5 May: ASX 200 down 80 | WBC results hurt bank sentiment
The ASX 200 started the week giving back 80 points to 8158 (1%) as the bank rally faded post WBC results. Slightly underwhelming and lack of growth to blame. WBC fell 3.0% taking CBA down 1.6% and the Big Bank...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 5 May: US markets kick again on jobs | WBC results
Wall St rose Friday to record its 9th straight positive session. Boosted by US/China trade talk and economic data. Dow up 564 points closing near the high. S&P 500 up 1.47%. Nasdaq up 1.51%. For the...
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End of Day Report – Friday 2 May: ASX 200 closes up 92 for a strong 3% weekly gain | Banks kick to near ATH
The ASX 200 kicked another 93 points higher to 8238 (1.1%) as China appears to often its tactics. A big kick in US futures on the news helped. Banks led the way higher for a change. The Big Bank Basket up to $269.96 (+1.6%)...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 2 May: US markets continue higher | Now positive since 'Lib Day'
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 83.60 points, or 0.21%, to close at 40,752.96. The S&P 500 gained 0.63% to end at 5,604.14, still slightly below its levels from before President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs announcement ...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 1 May: ASX 200 closes up 19 | Resources stumble, banks solid
The ASX 200 kicked off May with a 19-point gain to 8146. Some Asian markets closed today as are some European markets. US futures showing a very positive session, given the results from Meta and Microsoft. Banks held firm with CBA up 0.4...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 1 May: US markets recover | Meta and Microsoft beat expectations
Wall Street oversaw a late rally in Wednesday’s session to recover from an initial selloff as markets dealt with the US’s first economic contraction since 2022 and anticipated Big Tech earnings. Seventh straight day of gains for the S...
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