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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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11:35

End of Day Report – Monday 31 March: ASX 200 drops...

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2025/03/31

The ASX fell 139 points to 7843 (-1.7%). Tariff and global growth fears weighed as Asian markets saw profit taking, Japan off 3.8%. Some patches of green with the banks holding up better than expected, CBA up 0.3% but MQG off 3.4% though with the Big Bank Basket down to $(%). Financials geared to the market were in trouble across the board, GQG fell 2.8% with the ASX in trouble with ACCC and ASIC off 2.8%. PNI fell 4.0% with ZIP dropping 7.7% on US consumer slowdown. AMP also falling 3.5%. RE...

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12:40

Pre-Market Report – Monday 31 March: US markets...

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2025/03/30

Wall St sold off on Friday after new economic data reignited tariff driven stagflation concerns. Dow Jones down 401 points, closing on the low. S&P 500 down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.7%. Discretionary stocks and Big Tech were hardest hit. Already in a sentiment low the mega-cap names fell. Microsoft (-3%), Apple (-2.7%), Amazon (-4.3%), Meta (-4.3%). Big Chips fared slightly better (still fell). They had underperformed all week. Financials, Materials and Defensives also dropped. Utilities ...

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6:48

End of Day Report – Friday 28 March: Choppy session...

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2025/03/28

The ASX 200 finished the day up 0.2% and up 0.6% for the week. Consumer Staples, Energy and Industrials the leading sectors. Materials and Utilities also did well. It was an excellent session for Gold following the rise in bullion overnight, reaching a fresh record high, with BC8 up 20%, TCG up 14%, RMS up 7%. 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 p...

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10:40

Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 March: US markets slip...

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2025/03/27

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 155.09 points, or 0.37%, to end at 42,299.70. The S&P 500 declined 0.33% to close at 5,693.31, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.53% to settle at 17,804.03. Shares of several automakers declined on the announced 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States,” which will go into effect on April 2. General Motors pulled back more than 7%, while Ford slipped nearly 4%. Elon Musk’s Tesla added 0.4%, however. Several Wall Street an...

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12:23

End of Day Report – Thursday 27 March: ASX 200 down...

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2025/03/27

The ASX 200 dropped 30 points to 7969 (0.4%) as the banks came under a little pressure on car tariffs in the US. The Big Bank Basket rose to $245.27 (+0.1%). Financial services also under some pressure as the OPT fall out continues. MQG down 1.1% and GQG off 1.8%. PNI also falling 3.5%. REITs also under some pressure with GMG falling 4.0% as data centre growth seems to be questioned. SCG off 1.4% and GPT down 2.0%. Tech is also under pressure with WTC off 2.0% as AussieSuper sells out o...

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12:11

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 March: US markets...

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2025/03/26

The S&P 500 lost 1.12% and ended at 5,712.20, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 132.71 points, or 0.31%, to close at 42,454.79. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 2.04% and closed at 17,899.01, as Nvidia shares dropped nearly 6%. Major tech names such as Meta Platforms and Amazon dropped more than 2%, while Alphabet lost more than 3%. Tesla slid more than 5%. SPI down 37 - Car tariffs announced - US Futures drop - TRS bid at 112% premium. Want to invest with Marcus Today...

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14:17

End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 March: ASX 200 up 57...

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2025/03/26

The ASX 200 pushed up 57 points to 7999 (0.7%) after a better lead from the US and benign CPI numbers. Banks once again leading us higher with the Big Bank Basket up to $245.09 (+1.3%). ANZ bouncing back from the big sell down yesterday. Other financials also in demand, MQG up 0.5% and ASX up 1.3% as volumes pick up. REITs better led by GMG up 1.0% and SCG rising 3.3% on Budget news and CPI. Industrials also feeling the love, WES up 0.7% and TCL rising 2.0% with WOW and COL rising 1.7 and 1.5...

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11:59

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 March: US markets...

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2025/03/25

The S&P 500 posted a slim gain on Tuesday as investors built on the previous session’s gains, which were largely sparked by hopes of U.S. tariffs being narrower in scope. The broad market index added 0.16% to close at 5,776.65, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.46% and ended at 18,271.86. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crept higher by 4.18 points, or 0.01%, to settle at 42,587.50. SPI up 47 - Budget dominates news - Nothing to see here. Quarter end beckons. Want to invest with M...

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11:50

End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 March: ASX wilts to...

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2025/03/25

The ASX 200 gave up strong gains to finish up 6 points at 7943 (0.1%) as US futures turned slightly negative. Banks were mixed with ANZ sold off by 3.2% and CBA up 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket down to $242.05 (-0.1%). MQG had a good day, up 2.6% as financials generally did well. RPL came clean with its exposure to OPT. VG1 rose 0.6% with RF1 down 2.4%. REITs did well, SGP up 0.8% with SCG up 0.9%. Healthcare too in demand, CSL up 1.4% and RMD up 1.5%. Industrials generally firmed, JBH up 1.0% an...

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11:32

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 March: US markets...

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2025/03/24

Stocks jumped Monday on optimism that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and so the U.S. could skirt an economic slowdown from a protracted trade war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 597.97 points, or 1.42%, to end at 42,583.32. The S&P 500 added 1.76% and closed at 5,767.57, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 2.27% to settle at 18,188.59. SPI up 36 - Gold slips slightly - Budget tonight Want to invest with Marcus...

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12:18

End of Day Report – Monday 24 March: ASX 200 fights...

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2025/03/24

The ASX 200 rose 6 points to 7937 (0.1%) in quiet trade ahead of the Budget. Banks were firm with the Big Bank Basket at $242.34 (+1.5%). Tariff proof fenced perhaps. CBA up 1.4% and insurers better too, QBE up 0.3%. REITs were a little mixed, GMG down 0.6% and SCG rising 0.6%. RPL was smashed 14.8% on news from OPT that it had missed Phase III end point. RPL owns 32% of the biotech. In the industrials, WOW and COL both giving back some of the optimism from Friday’s ACCC report. Tech stocks a...

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9:11

Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 March: US markets rally...

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2025/03/23

Another quiet night on Wall Street which saw growth outperform value after some Trump comments sparked a small, late rally. Dow Jones and the S&P near flat, closing near the high. Nasdaq up 0.5%. All three indices notched small weekly gains. Dow Jones the best up 497 points. Trump said he is going ahead with the April 2 tariff date but there may be some flexibility on the terms. His ‘top trade chief’ Mr. Greer plans to meet with Chinese counterparts next week. The market reacted positivel...

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11:37

End of Day Report – Friday 21 March: ASX 200 up 13,...

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2025/03/21

The ASX 200 put on another 13 points to 7932 (0.2%) after a tentative start. 2% up for the week. Banks were sold with the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $238.82. CBA flat. MQG saw some profit taking, other financials also flat, GQG down 1.4% and HUB off 1.8%. REITs once again in demand, SGP up 0.8% with VCX up 2.4%. Industrials were firm but unexciting, WOW and COL rallied hard on ACCC news, CPU up 3.7% and retail doing ok again, PMV up 3.9% on an update. JBH bounced back a little too. Tech was...

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14:24

Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 March: US markets ease...

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2025/03/20

The S&P 500 slipped on Thursday as uncertainty around the U.S. economy continued to weigh on equities, thwarting the market’s attempts at recovery from a month long rout. The broad market index pulled back 0.22% to close at 5,662.89. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.33% to end the day at 17,691.63, weighed down by losses in Apple and Alphabet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 11.31 points, or 0.03%, and closed at 41,953.32. SPI down 17 - Gold consolidates Want to invest with Marcus...

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12:20

End of Day Report – Thursday 20 March: ASX 200 up 91...

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2025/03/20

The ASX 200 rose 91 points to 7919 (1.2%) as the Fed soothes nerves. Banks did well with the Big Bank Basket up to $238.79 (+1.9%). MQG bouncing hard, up 3.8% as a market player. Other financials also doing well, GQG up 2.8% and NWL rallying 4.6%. CGF put in a stellar day up 5.7%. REITs also rallying hard, GMG up 2.8% and SCG up 2.5% with industrials seeing bargain hunters. ALL up 2.3%, CPU up 2.2% and SGH doing better up 1.9%. Retail showing signs of life, JBH up another 3.1% with WES up 0.9...

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6:07

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 March: Market bounces...

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2025/03/19

Wall St had a good session overnight with all key indices up. US stocks bounced on the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged and a hint that it will still reduce rates by half a percentage point this year. NASDAQ up 1.41%. S&P 500 up 1.08%. Dow Jones up 383 points or 0.92% within a medium trading range. 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 perso...

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11:51

End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 March: ASX 200 down...

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2025/03/19

The ASX 200 fell 32 points to 7828 (0.4%) after a failed rally attempt petered out. Losses across the board with the banks under pressure again, the Big Bank Basket slipping to $234.26(-0.7%). MQG down again off 0.9% with other financials sliding lower, PNI down 5.4% and MFG off 1.8%. REITs down led by GMG off 1.6% and SCG down 1.5%. Industrials also under pressure, ALL off 1.6%, QAN falling 2.7% with tech stocks falling, WTC down 2.3% on the governance update. Utilities also gave up some rec...

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12:20

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 March: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/03/18

Stocks pulled back Tuesday as a sell-off that has engulfed Wall Street in recent weeks resumed after two straight winning sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 260.32 points, or 0.62%, closing at 41,581.31. The S&P 500 shed 1.07%, ending at 5,614.66. The broad market index concluded the day 8.6% off its closing high reached in February, bringing it near correction territory. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.71% and settled at 17,504.12. Tesla, one of the stocks hardest hit during ...

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11:25

End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 March: ASX closes up...

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2025/03/18

ASX 200 finished up only 6 points to 7860 (0.1%) as enthusiasm waned ahead of the Fed.US futures negative again. Banks slid with NAB and MQG under pressure, the Big Bank Basket down to $235.85 (-0.1%). REITs were solid with GMG up 1.1% and GPT up 0.9%. Industrials were mixed, ALL fell 2.8% with JBH off another 2.2% but WOW rose 1.2% with TLS quietly creeping higher. QAN jumped 2.5% with tech going nowhere. The All-Tech Index flat, XRO down 0.8%. Resources too were mixed, gold hit its 12th rec...

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10:46

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 March: US markets kick...

Market Updates ·

2025/03/17

Stocks rose on Monday, building on their comeback from a four-week rout on Wall Street exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout and falling consumer confidence. The S&P 500 gained 0.64% to close at 5,675.12, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.31% and ended at 17,808.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced 353.44 points, or 0.85%, to end at 41,841.63. The 30-stock index was bolstered by gains in Walmart and International Business Machines. All thre...

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