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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.Clear. Practical. No noise.

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11:19

Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed,...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/24

Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuelled continued AI optimism. S&P 500 up 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.18%. Dow dropped at open, recovered partially, and subsequently slowly fell throughout the day. Finished near low, down 316 points. Mixed sector performance. Energy the best performer, followed oil up which rose following US crude supply concerns. Tech second best performer, Alphabet re...

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13:46

End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28...

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2025/07/24

The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $274.86 (+0.2%). MQG had a nasty day as its AGM saw selling down 5.1% as the CFO retired and earnings softened. Other financials also under a little pressure, CGF down 2.9% and QBE off 1.2%. ZIP had a good day up 4.7%. REITs slid on higher rates, GMG down 0.8% and GPT off 1.2%. Industrials pretty flat too. ...

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15:36

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/23

Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned with Japan. 15% broad tariff which could extend to cars. S&P 500 up 0.78%, Nasdaq up 0.61%. Dow steadily rose throughout the day. Closed near high, up 508 points. Strong and broad sector strength. REITS flat, otherwise all positive. Healthcare once again led the charge upwards, 4% in two days, tariff optimism a boost – pharmaceutical tariffs stil...

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13:46

End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60...

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2025/07/23

The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% with FMG up 2.3%. Gold miners were better, NEM up 1.9% and EVN rising a more modest 0.9%. S32 rallied 3.0% with ILU also doing well on production numbers, up 4.1%. Lithium stocks slipped with PLS down 2.4% and LTR off 3.6%. Oil and gas mixed, WDS up 1.5% on production numbers, STO down 0.8% and coal stocks soaring, WHC up 6.5% and NHC up 2.1%. Ura...

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14:41

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/22

Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq down 0.39%. Dow was choppy in the early session but found strength from about noon to consistently rise. Closed near high, up 179 points. Broad sector strength, only Tech was down, Texas Instruments cautious earnings forecasts sent chip sector tumbling after hours, market seemed to anticipate the disappointing results, Nv...

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13:56

End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 9 |...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/22

The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crushed 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $272.11 (-2.6%), under serious pressure again as the money flowed to resources. BHP up 2.6% and RIO charging ahead up 3.4%. Gold miners also back in demand, NST up 1.3% and NEM rising 2.8%. Lithium stocks on pause as were rare earths, LYC down 0.1% and graphite stocks taking a breather. SYR fell 9.3% and...

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12:39

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 July: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/21

Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn’t maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead of Big Tech earnings kicking off this Wednesday with Alphabet and Tesla reporting. S&P 500 up 0.14%, Nasdaq rose 0.38%. Dow rose at open, peaked and plateaued from midday to 2pm, and fell for the rest of the session, closing near the low. Down 19 points. Tech led the way upward. Optimism ahead of earnings, demonstrated by Alphabet rising 2.7% ...

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11:01

End of Day Report – Monday 21 July: ASX 200 drops 89...

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2025/07/21

The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday’s gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279.24 (2.6%). CBA and WBC leading the sector down with other financials also in the spotlight. MQG fell 1.4% with ASX of 2.1% and IFL down 5.8% as the company updated the CC Capital bid. Insurers fell hard too, QBE down 1.9% and IAG off 1.4% with the REIT sector falling hard, GMG down 0.8% and CHC down 2.3%. Industrials also under the knife, WES...

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12:06

Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 July: US markets slip |...

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2025/07/20

Wall Street recorded a rather flat session after briefly dipping following Trump’s updated threats to the EU regarding tariffs – the Financial Times reported that Trump wants a minimum tariff between 15-20%. Markets tiring of having to read between tariff headlines. S&P 500 flat, up 0.3% for the week. Nasdaq also flat, but up 1.4% for the week. Dow fell at open and was subdued for much of the session. Down 142 points, down 487 for the week. Mixed sector performance. Energy followed oil do...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Friday 18th July - ASX 200 up 118...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/18

The ASX 200 exploded 118 points higher to 8757 (1.4%) as banks and resources caught a wave of buying. BHP production numbers, coupled with iron ore gains in Asia, helped the Big Australian up 3.0%. RIO up 1.8% with FMG lagging only up 0.5%. Lithium and graphite stocks flew, LTR up 10.1% and PLS rallying another 8.6%, with MIN up 4.8% and ILU rising 5.0%. Graphite stocks were in demand, SYR up 25.9%, and TLG up 10.0%. Gold miners found some love late in the day, NST up% % with EVN rising...

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13:01

Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 July: US markets hit...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/17

Wall Street recorded a positive session against a backdrop of positive economic surprises. Retail sales rising more than expected and jobless claims falling, while major AI company Taiwan Semiconductors beat earnings expectations. S&P 500 up 0.54%, hitting new highs. Nasdaq up 0.75%. Dow started volatile, seesawing up and down, but found consistent strength from about 1pm onwards. Ended near high, up 230 points. Strong sector breadth. REITS flat and Healthcare dropped after being top perf...

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11:45

End of Day Report – Thursday 17 July: ASX 200 up 77...

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2025/07/17

The ASX 200 marched back 77 points to 8639 (0.9%), new highs as jobs numbers opened the doors to an August rate cut. Banks led the charge, nothing new there, with CBA up % and the Big Bank Basket up to $283.65 (+1.5%). MQG rallied 0.9% with other financials doing well, GQG bouncing back 1.8% with IFL up 2.3% and XYZ gaining 5.1%. REITs firmed too on lower rates, GMG up 0.8% and SCG up 1.9%. Healthcare better too, COH up 2.3% and RHC rising 1.7%. Industrials firmed, CPU up 3.0% with ALL rallyi...

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13:59

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 July: US markets inch...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/16

Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session despite major indices such as the S&P500 and the Nasdaq falling over 1% after Bloomberg reported that Trump would fire Fed chair Jerome Powell – Trump quickly denied the rumours, settling markets. S&P 500 up 0.32%, Nasdaq up 0.25%. Dow started flat, sharply dived on the Powell rumours, and recovered after Trump denied them, steadily rising from there. Closed near high, up 231 points. Strong sector breadth. Cyclicals flat and Energy foll...

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13:04

End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 July: ASX 200 drops...

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2025/07/16

The ASX 200 fell 69 points to 8562 after a record yesterday. Banks were weak on proposed RBA charges changes, CBA off % with the Big Bank Basket down to $279.26 (-1.5%) NAB under extra pressure on CEO issues, down 3.4%. Financials generally eased back, MQG off 0.8% and insurers down, QBE off 1.0%. REITs too under pressure with GMG down 0.2% and SCG falling 0.5%. Healthcare mixed, CSL fell 1.3% on US tariff issues on pharmas, PME up 1.7% and FPH slightly firmer. Industrials mostly lower, TCL o...

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13:34

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 July: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/15

Wall Street recorded a mixed session as most sectors fell although news of Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chip to China boosted the stock, helping to lift the Nasdaq. In broader economic news, tariff uncertainty continued to weigh on stocks and the latest US CPI reading showed tariff-induced price increases starting to appear, rising 0.3% in June, up from 0.1% in May, as expected. July and August will show further tariff-related figures begin to appear in hard economic dat...

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14:11

End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 July: ASX 200 hits new...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/15

The ASX 200 drove 60 points higher at a new record of 8630 (+0.7%). Banks rallied with the Big Bank Basket up to $283.45 (+0.5%). Other financials also in demand, MQG up 1.4% and ASX up 0.9% with insurers rising, QBE up 1.2% and MPL rallying 1.0%. REITs back in demand, GMG up 1.1% with SCG rising 0.5%. Healthcare too doing well, CSL leading the charge, up 3.8% with RMD up 0.7% and PME putting on 2.4%. Industrials firmed reversing yesterday’s losses, BXB up 0.9% and QAN rising 1.6%. Retail mix...

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10:37

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 July: US markets inch...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/14

Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session against a backdrop of continued tariff uncertainty and threats and renewed Trump pressure on Powell to cut rates and/or step down. S&P 500 up 0.14%, Nasdaq up 0.27%. Dow steadily rose from the open, in a choppy morning session but found consistency toward the end of the day. Finished near the high, up 88 points. Financials best performing sector, Q2 earnings seasons kicks off tomorrow Australian time, expected to be positive. REITS, a corre...

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12:21

End of Day Report – Monday 14 July: ASX 200 falls 10...

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2025/07/14

The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.02 (-0.4%). ANZ the worst of the four with MQG up 0.2% and AMP rising 1.4%. BNPL XYZ and ZIP fell 2.8% on JP Morgan moves on charges, REITs firmed ever so slightly, GMG up 0.3% and industrials eased, CPU down 3.0% with QAN off 0.9%, SGH down 0.8% and ORG falling 0.9%. Retailer flat and tech slipping, XRO continuing to fall, WTC down 1.3%. Resourc...

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4:38

Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 July: ASX to open...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/13

Wall St drifted down on Friday night. Tariff talk dampening sentiment but no major damage. S&P 500 down 0.33%, closing near the high. Nasdaq down 0.22%. Dow off 279 points. Small Caps underperformed. Off 1.03%. Stocks held up surprisingly well considering the 35% tariff threat on Canada and 15%-20% blanket tariffs which came in addition to Brazil’s 50% hit, 50% on copper and uncertainty over what will happen with the EU. The bloc received its letter from Trump on Saturday night. 30% tarif...

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15:43

End of Day Report – Friday 11 July: ASX 200 down 9,...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/11

The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with the Big Bank Basket down to $283.17 (). MQG fell 1.5% and insurers also under pressure. REITS slipped, GMG down 1.8% with SCG off 1.3% as yields rose to 4.33%. Healthcare eased, CSL down another 0.6% with FPH falling 1.7%. Industrials also on the wane with WES down 0.7% and ALL down 1.1% with the techs under pressure too. XRO falling again by 1....

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