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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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13:24

Pre Market Report - Friday 22 August: US markets fall...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/21

Wall Street recorded a negative night ahead of Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium early in the next session. Fear of a hawkish tone being reflected in markets over the past couple of days. S&P 500 down 0.40%, Nasdaq fell 0.34%. Dow recorded another choppy session, finding some strength toward the end. Closed mid-range, down 153 points. Most sectors down. Energy and Materials the exceptions, former followed oil upwards. Staples and Cyclicals the worst performers,...

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16:04

End of Day Report – Thursday 21 August: ASX 200 up...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/21

1.0The ASX cracked the 9000 mark, up 101 points at 9019 (1.1%) as results buoyed sentiment. Some crackers today and, once again, plenty of volatility — even intraday. Banks provided the groundwork with CBA up 0.8% and ANZ again doing very well, up 1.5%, with the Big Bank Basket rising to $288.84 (1.0%). MQG had a good day, and financials generally did well. NWL was volatile post-results, down 0.6%, with GQG spurting 4.9% higher. ZIP also did well ahead of results tomorrow, up 2.6%. Insurers s...

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16:06

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/20

Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech once again acted as a drag to the broader market, as investors rotated into other sectors ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins today in the US. S&P 500 down 0.24%, Nasdaq fell 0.67%. Dow recorded a choppy session, closing near the open. Closed mid-range, up 16 points. Primarily strong sector performance with the Growth sectors of Cyclicals and Tech the only two holding the indices back. Apple and Tesla, down 2.0% and 1.6%, led the l...

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10:11

End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 August: ASX 200 up...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/20

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15:08

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/19

Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech dragged the broader market down, falling ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins on Thursday in the US. S&P 500 down 0.59%, Nasdaq fell 1.46%. Dow rose at the open but fell after the first hour, briefly dropping into the red before recovering to finish flat. Closed near the low, up 10 points. Primarily strong sector performance with Tech the main drag. Tech fell a little over 1.5% with Nvidia leading the sell-off, down 3.5%, its ...

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12:52

End of Day Report – Tuesday 19th August ASX 200 drops...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/19

The ASX 200 dropped 63 points to close at 8896 (0.7%). CSL falling 16.9% on restructure and disappointing guidance, responsible for most of the loss. Banks edged higher post results, CBA up 0.5% and NAB gaining some broker love, up 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket up to $281.67 (+0.6%). Insurers sold off again, QBE down 1.2% and SUN off 2.1% with other financials flat, CGF doing well up 2.6%. REITs firmed with DGT up 0.4%. Industrials mixed, retail firmed, JBH back up 2.3% with CTD up 0.9%. ARB ...

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15:08

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/18

Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as markets await the Jackson Hole summit and retailers’ earnings. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq flat. Dow was choppy in early trading and fell from about 1pm onwards but recovered some strength before the close. Closed mid-range, down 34 points. Mixed sector performance. Cyclicals best performer, 1.4% rise in Tesla a primary driver as the car company promised the launch of its Model Y L in China "soon". Industrials and Financials also did well. REITs stru...

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12:52

End of Day Report – Monday 18 August: ASX 200 up 21...

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2025/08/18

The ASX 200 hit a new record high at 8959 (+0.2%) as banks gathered strength. NAB results were in line, with the CEO sounding a little contrite — unlike QAN, which was hit with a record fine for “not being sorry enough.” QAN fell % while NAB rose 2.7%. The Big Bank Basket climbed to $280.06 (%). Insurers were firmer, with IAG up 0.8%. Other financials were less enthusiastic. REITs gained ground with MGR up 3.5% and GPT up 1.9%, while DGT fell sharply after missing expectations. Down 14.1%. In...

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12:40

Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/17

Wall St finished the week mostly down as economic data reduced odds for a Fed rate cut in September. S&P 500 down 0.29%. Nasdaq down 0.4%. Dow near flat. Up 35 points. Retail sales met expectations. Up 0.5% in July led by auto sales and online shopping. June reading revised up. Somewhat easing concerns about a stalling US economy post the recent labour data prints. On the downside, the outlook for consumer spending deteriorated as rising costs from tariffs are expected to impact demand. I...

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7:58

End of Day Report – Friday 15 August: Another record...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/15

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13:24

Pre-Market Report – Friday 22nd August - US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/15

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better inve...

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13:53

Pre-Market Report – Friday 15th August - US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/14

Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as a better than expected producer prices report cooled expectations of the speed of potential interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 inched up 0.03%, Nasdaq inched down 0.01%. Dow fell slowly from the open, troughing at around noon, before recovering to previous levels. Closed near high, down 11 points. Mixed sector performance. Healthcare best performer, was second in the previous session, regaining some strength after being one of the weaker performers t...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Thursday 14 August: ASX up 47...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/14

The ASX 200 touched 8900 (nearly) before profit-taking crept in as jobs data was better than expected. The index closed up 47 points at 8874 (0.5%). ‘Super Thursday’ with results dominating. Banks were mixed as CBA continued to struggle, down % with the Big Bank Basket at $274.63 (+0.6%). WBC results were solid and, given its relative value to CBA, rose 6.3%. Other financials firmed, MQG up 1.7% and insurers doing well, SUN up 3.6% on better-than-expected results. GQG rallied 3.2% with XYZ up...

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15:09

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 August: US rises...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/13

Wall Street recorded another positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs for the second consecutive day after yesterday’s inflation came in broadly as expected, bolstering the case for the Fed to resume easing. S&P 500 up 0.32%, Nasdaq up 0.14%. Dow jumped at the open, weakened a little as the day progressed, but found renewed strength toward the end to finish near a fresh high. Up 464 points. Mainly broad and strong sector performance. Materials best p...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 August: ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/13

The ASX 200 fell 54 points to 8,827 (-0.6%). Not a bad day considering, CBA was smacked 5.4% on a solid but uninspiring result, with valuations already too stretched to be just “in line.” The fall; accounted for around 50 index points. The Big Bank Basket fell to $273.05 (-4.0%) with ANZ outperforming on catch-up. Other financials slid, QBE down 1.5% as IAG dipped 0.1% on a slight beat on results, ASX down 2.4% and GQG slipping 2.3% lower again. REITs rose slightly, SCG up 0.3% and SGP up 0.5...

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13:32

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/12

Wall Street recorded a positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs as inflation came in broadly as expected with CPI rising 0.2% on a monthly basis in July. S&P 500 up 1.1%, Nasdaq up 1.4%. Dow rose at the open following the inflation news, and remained steady at that level for the rest of the session. Closed near high, up 484 points. Broad sector performance. Financials best performer on rate cut expectations. Tech followed closely behind. Materi...

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13:18

End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 August: ASX 200 up 36...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/12

The ASX 200 hit a new record high, up 36 points to 8881(0.4%) as the RBA cut rates as expected. Banks pushed higher with the Big Bank Basket at $284.55 (+0.6%), CBA on pause ahead of results tomorrow. ANZ the standout up 2.2% with other financials firm. ASX up 0.9% and insurers fighting back, QBE up 2.1% and SUN bouncing 2.9%. REITs were mixed but generally up, CHC up 0.8% and SGP up 0.2%. Industrials mixed, JBH bounced well on analyst reports, SGH fell hard on a disappointing outlook. XRO dr...

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13:32

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/11

Wall Street recorded a negative session as markets await tonight’s inflation release to gauge the path of rates and the inflationary effects of tariffs. S&P 500 down 0.25%, Nasdaq down 0.30%. Dow dropped at the open, almost fully recovered by noon, but then continued to fall. Closed near low, down 201 points. Mixed sector performance. Energy, REITs and Industrials all down despite oil rising and yields being rather flat. At the opposite end, Cyclicals was up, benefitting from Tesla’s 2.8%...

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11:59

End of Day Report – Monday 11 August: ASX 200 up 38...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/11

The ASX 200 marched another 38 points higher to 8845 (0.4%) led by the banks and resources. CBA up % leading the charge and the Big Bank Basket to $282.97 (+1.2%). WBC up 1.9% with MQG down 0.3% and insurers still suffering from post QBE fall out. Financials a little lacklustre, PNI down 2.8% and XYZ giving back Friday’s gains. ZIP down 2.7%. AMP smacked 7.2% lower on broker downgrades. REITs firmed, DGT up 9.1% on certification news, with CMW up 2.3%. Industrials becalmed, ALL down 1.1%, WES...

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11:10

Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 August: US markets firm...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/10

An excellent night on Wall St to cap off a positive week. Nasdaq up 0.98% to a record high. S&P 500 up 0.78%, driven by gains in the Technology sector. 0.5% off its record high. Dow Jones lagged, only up 207 points. Closing near the high. No major news during the session. Tech stocks were boosted by ‘Fed rate cut enthusiasm’ and Apple rising another 4.2%. Up 13.3% for the week, its largest gain since covid. This week saw several Fed officials soften their policy stances after last Friday’...

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