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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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12:33

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 June: US markets fall...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/15

Wall Street dropped sharply as Iran launched missiles at Israel, responding to Israeli strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sending oil up 7%. S&P 500 down 1.13%, down 0.39% for the week. NASDAQ down 1.3%, down 0.63%. Dow dropped at the open, steadily recovered, but fell again from midday onwards. Finished near low, down 770 points, down 565 points for the week. All sectors red except for energy which followed oil up. Financials worst performer, with Visa (-5.0%) and Mas...

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13:31

End of Day Report – Friday 13 June: ASX 200 down only...

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2025/06/13

The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of only 31 points this shortened week. Performing much better than the US which had futures off between 1.5-1.8%. Stand-out sectors were not unexpectedly gold miners and oil and gas stocks. Crude and bullion jumping on the Iranian news. NST up 5.1% and EVN rising 5.5% with BGL up 4.3%. Resources generally were flat, BHP down 2.6% with FMG slightly f...

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13:38

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 June: US markets push...

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2025/06/12

Wall Street up overnight. A strong outlook by Oracle refuelled AI optimism, countering the negativity weighing on the indices by tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drop in Boeing shares. S&P 500 up 0.38%, NASDAQ up 0.24%. Dow dropped at the open but recovered steadily throughout the day to end three points off the high. Finished up 102 points. Most sectors positive. Cyclicals and Industrials the exceptions, the former dragged down by Tesla (-2.2%), as rival BYD launched cheapest UK m...

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12:51

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 June: ASX 200 turns...

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2025/06/12

The ASX 200 gave up strong early gains closing down 27 at 8565 (0.3%). US futures and lack of detail weighing on sentiment as Asian markets generally weaker. Banks slid slightly, CBA down 0.5% with NAB down 0.2% and the Big Bank Basket down to $262.66 (-0.5%). MQG whacked 1.6% with insurers also under pressure. REITs mixed, GMG off 1.2%. Industrials generally lower, ALL off 1.6% with retail down, led by SUL off 1.6% and BAP falling 2.7%. Travel stocks also under pressure, CTD down 3.1% and WE...

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4:46

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 June: SPI futures up...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/11

Wall Street was in the red last night as initial optimism following positive developments in the US-China trade deal faded during the session as Middle Eastern tensions came into focus. Reports suggested the US would partially evacuate its Iraqi embassy as Iran threatened to strike US bases if nuclear negotiations failed. S&P 500 down 0.27%, NASDAQ down 0.50%. Dow rose steadily throughout the day, but fell with the other indices as the Middle Eastern developments unfolded. Want to invest ...

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11:48

End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 June: ASX 200 rises...

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2025/06/11

ASX 200 jumps to a record high before seeing profit taking creep in and close up only 5 to 8592 (0.1%). News from the UK on the trade talks were lacking in detail, US futures weaker before the CPI number tonight. Banks eased back with CBA off 0.3% and the Big Bank Basket down to $284.04 (0.2%). MQG fell 0.6% with insurers slightly weaker. REITs were firm, GMG up 0.2% and VCX up 2.4%. Industrials mixed, WES fell 0.6% with QAN falling 1.3% in news it was closing Jetstar Asia. Tech steady with R...

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8:19

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 June: US markets...

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2025/06/10

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10:24

End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 June: ASX 200 up 72...

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2025/06/10

ASX 200 kicks off the week in style, up 72 points to 8587, a new record. Banks kicked again with CBA up 1.2% and NAB running 1.5% higher. The Big Bank Basket up to $284.50 (1.2%). MQG kicked 1.1% with financials generally doing well, IFL up 0.9% and ZIP up 6.4% on BNPL reforms. REITs also in demand, GMG up 2.1% and MGR better by 2.2% with healthcare better too, CSL up 0.9%. Retail stocks rallied as JBH gained 2.1% and ALL up 3.6% and tech stocks in demand, WTC up 2.4% and XRO rising 1.8% with...

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5:17

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 June: ASX to play...

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2025/06/09

Wall Street recorded modest gains session on cautious hopes of US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.09%, NASDAQ up 0.31%. Dow dropped at open, recovered into positive territory but dropped to its starting level before the close. Down 1 point, middle of the range. Mixed sector performance. Cyclicals best performer, Amazon (+1.6%) and Tesla (+4.6%) boosting sector. Materials also up while Energy followed oil higher. Tech made some gains with Alphabet up 1.5% as it announced it will invest $20B...

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13:07

End of Day Report – Friday 6 June: ASX 200 drops 23...

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2025/06/06

The ASX 200 drifted 23 points lower to 8516 (0.3%) ahead of the long weekend. Broad based losses with some of the stars yesterday giving back gains today. Lithium stocks dropped back, PLS dropped 5.2% and IGO down 3.5% with rare earth stock also falling back, LYC down 1.2% and ILU off 3.8%. Gold miners were slippy today, GMD off 3.4% and EVN down 2.0% and RRL dropping 5.8%. Uranium stock easing back, oil stock better and coal doing better. Banks suffered slightly, CBA down 0.8% and ANZ ...

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12:51

Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 June: US markets dip |...

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2025/06/05

Wall Street recorded a negative session as news of talks between Trump and Xi Jinping were overshadowed by the escalating feud between Trump and Musk. Musk has criticised Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” for failing to slash enough government expenditure while Trump has threatened to cut many of Musk’s government contracts. S&P 500 down 0.53%, NASDAQ down 0.83%. Dow dropped at open, recovered throughout the day, but dropped again an hour or so before the market closed. Ended 108 points down....

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11:50

End of Day Report – Thursday 5 June: ASX 200 falls 3...

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2025/06/05

The ASX 200 tried hard to attack and sustain the all-time high but failed, dropping 3 points to 8539 (0.1%). Banks were flat as some profit taking crept in, CBA up 0.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to $282.74 (0.1%) insurers down slightly, QBE off 1.4% and financials finding sellers here. REITs mixed, GMG up 1.1% with GPT also firming. Industrials generally lower, CPU fell 1.2% with retailers giving back some of the gains, JBH down 2.0% and CTD off 1.1%. Tech better, the index up % with TNE an...

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9:45

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 June: US markets...

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2025/06/04

Wall Street recorded a mixed, choppy session amid the release of weak economic data. The services sector contracted in May for the first time in almost a year while businesses paid higher input prices, demonstrating the effects of Trump’s trade policies, slower growth and higher inflation. S&P 500 flat, NASDAQ up 0.32%. Dow rose at open but gradually fell as the day went on, particularly after the economic data releases. Ended at low, down 92 points. Mixed sector performance – 5 sectors u...

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13:47

End of Day Report – Wednesday 4th June ASX 200 up 75...

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2025/06/04

ASX 200 finished up 75 points at 8542 (0.9%) close but no cigar. CBA became the first $300bn market cap stock on the ASX. Not surprisingly a new record, the Big Bank Basket up another 1.3% to $282.44. WBC the best of the bunch, up 1.5% with MQG up 1.5% and GQG lifting 4.3%. REITs also firmed GMG up 0.7% on data centre demand. Retail stocks also in demand following lacklustre GDP numbers and hopes fro more rate cuts. LOV romped 9.1% higher as Mark McInnes joined as deputy chair. JBH up 2.1% an...

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11:29

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4th June - US markets...

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2025/06/03

Wall Street up again amid trade deal optimism and rallying chipmaker stocks. Despite recent tensions, Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to talk this week. S&P 500 up 0.58%, NASDAQ up 0.81%. Dow fell at open but rose steadily throughout the day. Ended near high, up 214 points. Mainly positive sector performance. REITS and Staples showed a little weakness, all other sectors were up. Energy once again the best performer, as global refining margins hit a 14-month high in May. Materials and In...

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12:40

End of Day Report – Tuesday 3rd June ASX 200 up 53 -...

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2025/06/03

ASX 200 up 53 points to 8647 (0.6%). A solid rally driven by bullion and banks. The Big Bank Basket rallied to $278.81 (+1.2%). CBA up another 1.3%, with ANZ doing well up 1.3%. MQG rose 0.9% and IFL up 2.7% on a broker upgrade, Insurers better, SUN was out and up 2.4% with IAG doing well, rising 2.9%. REITs rallied too, GMG up 1.1% and CHC rising 3.1%. Industrials in demand across the board, JBH up 1.9% with WOW and COL better, TLS continuing to push ahead up 1.0% with QAN up another 2...

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11:48

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3rd June US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/02

Wall Street recorded a positive, choppy session despite a backdrop of rising trade tensions between the US and China and important economic data releases such as US employment data and an ECB rate decision where it’s expected to cut. S&P 500 up 0.41%, NASDAQ up 0.67%. Dow fell at open but found strength throughout the day to end up 35 points, near high. Mainly positive sector performance. Industrials and Staples showed a little weakness but all other sectors were up. Energy best performer...

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10:30

End of Day Report – Monday 2nd June ASX 200 falls 21...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/02

ASX 200 fell 21 points in quiet trade to 8415 (0.1%). Most sectors showing losses as nerves crept back in on Trump and Chinese negotiations. Banks slipped with WBC off 1.2% and the Big Bank Basket down to $275.32 (-0.1%). MQG fell 1.0% with insurers better, QBE up 1.3% and MPL rising 2.1%. REITs slid, GMD down 0.9% and VCX off 0.4%. Industrials were mostly flat, WOW and COL better, WES up 0.5% and SGH doing well, up 0.7% with BXB rallying 1.0%. TLS continued to push higher, tech was mixed as ...

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8:50

Pre-Market Report – Monday 2nd June - US markets...

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2025/06/01

Wall Street recorded a mixed session after recovering from midday lows as it weighed Trump’s critical comments of China which were also optimistic about a trade deal. S&P 500 flat, up 1.88% for the week. NASDAQ down 0.32%, up 2.01% for the week. Dow was flat until midday where it dropped but it recovered by the end of the session. Up 54 points, near high, up 667 points for the week. Mixed sector performance. Defensives did well for the second consecutive day. Utilities up as yields eased....

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10:30

End of Day Report – Friday 30th May ASX 200 up 25...

Market Updates ·

2025/05/30

The ASX 200 had a late surge to finish the month with a gain today of 25 points to 8435. ASX records best month since January. Up 3.8%. Banks yet again showed the strength as CBA rose 0.9% with the Big Bank Basket up to $275.55 (1.1%). WBC surged 2.7% and NAB up 1.3% with some month end window dressing. Insurers slid slightly, QBE down 1.3% with REITS up. GMG up 1.3% and VCX rising 1.2%. Industrials found a footing, BXB up 1.0%, WOW and COL firmed, and ORG up 2.1%. Tech slipped slightly with ...

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