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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End of Day Report – Wednesday 8 July: ASX 200 stages a Argentinian fightback to close down only 19 - Resources weaker - Banks firm - Tech down
The ASX 200 fell another 19 points to 8785 (0.2%) as resources were once again under pressure. Well off the lows though of around 120 pts down. BHP fell 2.3% on potential strike action, RIO dropped 2.6% and FMG held up rela...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 9 July: US markets recover from lows - SPI down 49 - Oil jumps on renewed conflict - Gold steady - Fed Minutes
US stock indices closed mixed on Wednesday as higher oil prices worsened the macroeconomic backdrop while chipmakers rebounded. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Dow lost 577 points, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. Treasury yields rose after Pre...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8 July: US markets fall - US Launches strikes against Iran - Oil spikes - SPI down 39 - Resources under pressure
US stock indices closed lower on Tuesday amid a selloff in chipmakers. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.8%, and the Dow Jones lost 131 points, pulling back from a record high. Semiconductor stocks came under pressure as inves...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 7 July: ASX 200 drops 27. - Banks shine - Resource hit as flare up in Gulf hurts - WTC up - US markets weaker - Samsung tumbles.
The ASX 200 fell 27 points to 8,804 (0.3%) as resources came under significant pressure following renewed kinetic action in the Gulf. Gold miners eased and the broader resources sector was weak.The big miners struggled, with BHP d...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 7 July: US Markets head higher - Dow over 53k - SPI up 3 - Quiet day ahead again
The S&P 500 gained 0.72% to end at 7,537.43, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.12% to 26,121.16 as markets started a new trading week following Friday’s U.S. Independence Day holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 155.84 poin...
End of Day Report – Monday 6 July: ASX 200 down 13 - Banks ease - Tech rallies slightly - VAU bid - US Futures up.
The ASX 200 closed down 13 points at 8,831 (0.2%) after drifting from positive to negative throughout the day. The banks were a little sloppy, with WBC down 1.1% and the Big Bank Basket falling to $273.60 (-0.3%). The insurance se...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 6 July: ASX 200 set to open weaker - GMD bids for VAU - SPI down 35 - Fed Minutes this week.
US Markets closed Friday - Gold steady - SPI down 35 - GMD bids for VAU - Quarterlies continue.Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering mar...
End of Day Report – Friday 3 July: ASX 200 soars 120 pts as banks and miners fly high - Up 0.9% for the week - US closed tonight - Gold shines - Quarterlies in focus.
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 3 July: US markets mixed - Jobs below estimates - Closed tonight SPI up 52 - Gold recovers
US equity indices closed mixed on Thursday, as tech volatility gripped trading ahead of the holiday, despite easing concerns over rate hikes. The S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.8%. Chipmaker stocks fell for a second day as inves...
End of Day Report – Thursday 2 July: ASX 200 up 2 pts - Good comeback - Banks up 1.1% - PPT bid - Gold miners better - US futures flat.
The ASX 200 rose just 2 points to 8725 after an early swoon. NAB jumped 3.8% on a broker upgrade, WBC followed, up 2.2%, and the Big Bank Basket rallied to close at $269.80 (+1.1%)Financials were mixed, although insu...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 2 July: ASX Set to Open Lower - SOX down but MAG7 and Software Up -
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 1 July: ASX 200 falls 56 as banks sold down - BHP up 0.9% - CSL up - S32 soars on AAI deal - US futures drift lower
The ASX 200 dropped 56 points today to close at 8,723 (0.6%), with the banks suffering steep losses. CBA dropped 2.4%, and ANZ fell 2.5%, with the Big Bank Basket declining to $266.89 (-2.3%). Other financials were mixed, w...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 1 July: US markets end quarter on high - SPI up 8 - S32 sells assets to Alcoa
US stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, supported by strength in the technology sector and easing inflation risks. The S&P 500 gained 0.8%, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.7%, and the Dow Jones added 136 points to close at a record high of 5...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 30 June: ASX 200 drops 45 in afternoon weakness - Gold miners smacked - Banks firm - US Futures lacklustre
The ASX 200 finished the financial year on a lacklustre note, falling 45 points to 8779 (0.5%) as the banks gained and gold miners came under renewed pressure. The Big Bank Basket rose to $273.04 (0.4%) despite CBA holding firm. Other fi...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 30 June: US markets push higher | Nasdaq up 2%
US stocks closed sharply higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.2%, the Nasdaq 100 surging 2.3%, and the Dow Jones gaining 307 points to finish at a fresh record high, as investors reassessed the AI trade following the recent selloff. ...
End of Day Report – Monday 29 June: ASX 200 up 59 - Late run - Banks firm - Tech jumps - Ex Divs abound
The ASX 200 rose 59 points today to close at 8823 (0.7%), with the banks solid. CBA rose 1.0% and NAB gained 1.0%, with the Big Bank Basket up to $271.94 (0.8%). Other financials also had a good session, with NWL ris...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 29 June: US markets mixed - SPI up 16 - Slow start to week - Gold up slightly - US Iran agree to stop hostilities
Wall St ended near flat Friday in another mixed session. Dow Jones down 45 points. S&P 500 down 0.05%. Nasdaq down 0.24% (much better than futures yesterday indicated). Russell 2000 flat. Breadth positive ...
End of Day Report – Friday 26 June: ASX 200 closes up 16 - Tech and AI on the nose in Asia and US Futures down - Banks steady - Gold miners better
The ASX 200 played out a nil-all draw today, closing up just 16 points at 8,764 in a session of highs and lows. Some EOFY shenanigans were evident in a handful of stocks. The banks held firm, recovering some of yesterday's losses, with <...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 26 June: US Markets mixed - Bite taken out of Apple - Micron surges - SPI up 9 - Gold up - Oil up
US equities finished mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 flat, the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.5%, and the Dow Jones up 0.1%. Investors reassessed their exposure to mega-cap tech stocks while also weighing encouraging economic data. Despite optimi...
End of Day Report – Thursday 25 June: ASX 200 drops 60 - Resources, banks, tech drop - Industrials and healthcare push ahead - Nasdaq up 600
The ASX 200 fell another 60 points to 8,749, down 0.7%. Once again, it was resources that bore the brunt of the selling, with the gold price testing $4,000 and heading below it, and gold miners slipping. NST down 3.3%, EVN down 3....
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 25 June: US Markets mixed - Micron soars after hours - Nasdaq up 540 - SPI up 16 - Gold tests $4000 - Iron ore up.
US equities closed mixed on Wednesday amid losses for heavyweight tech companies. The S&P 500 inched down 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.4%. Micron dropped 0.4% ahead of its earnings report due after the close, with its guidance set as the ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 24 June: ASX Up, South Korea Up, Nasdaq Futures Up
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 24 June: US markets slip - Chips fried - SPI up 35 - Resources to suffer - Korea in focus.
US stock indices closed negative on Tuesday amid a selloff in heavyweight chip producers. The S&P 500 fell 1.4%, and the Nasdaq 100 lost 3.3% as AI infrastructure companies, including semiconductor and memory chip producers, tanked on incre...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 23 June: ASX 200 down 29 - Banks push ahead - Resources suffer - Tech woes continues - Gold slips - US Futures looking wobbly - Korea down 9%
The ASX 200 finally made up its mind after oscillating between positive and negative territory and closed down 29 points at 8,787 (-0.3%). Resource stocks were back on the nose as the gold price slipped lower in Asian trade, with NST dow...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 23 June: US markets mixed | Tech under pressure
The S&P 500 fell on Monday, weighed down by declines in technology stocks. Wall Street also assessed the latest developments in the Iran war negotiations and awaited the release of inflation data closely watched by the Federal Reserve.<...