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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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5:44

End of Day Report – Monday 3 March: ASX has a strong...

Market Updates ·

2025/03/03

The ASX 200 has started the week on a positive note. Up 73 points or 0.9%. A solid relief rally and only its third positive finish in the last eleven sessions. Better than futures (+48) were predicting after a solid US lead. A morning fade was quickly forgotten as the market rallied into the close, driven by pretty much everything except defensives and the banks. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while w...

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10:14

Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 March: Wall St up in...

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2025/03/02

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5:44

End of Day Report – Friday 28th February - ASX Gets...

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2025/02/28

The ASX has finished the day down 96 points (-1.2%) for the week down 1.5%. Worse than futures were predicting (-69 points) as the poor US lead translated to a risk-off session here. All major sectors finished in the red save for Telecoms thanks to good results from TPG and TLS’ defensive nature. 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 persona...

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11:07

Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 February: AI Rally...

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2025/02/27

Wall St closed down overnight. Nvidia’s (-8.5%) numbers and outlook failed to reignite the AI rally. Stock now off 17% from its record-high close on January 6. S&P down 1.59%. Nasdaq down 2.78%. The Dow Jones closed down 194bp or 0.45%. ASX to drop. SPI futures down 69 points (-0.8%) Nvidia’s fall infected the wider chip sector. The DeepSeek concerns also resurfaced. Broadcom (-7.1%), ASML (-6.6%) and Micron (-6%) to name a few all dropped. Big tech wasn’t any better and utilities also st...

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13:22

End of Day Report – Thursday 27 February: ASX 200 up...

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2025/02/27

ASX 200 pushed 28 points higher to 8268 (0.3%) as results nearly finished. Banks were flat with ANZ up 0.5% and WBC up 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $253.25 (). Health insurers raced away on results and increases from April 1. REITs not doing much, GMG down 0.2% as it released the SPP details. Industrials mainly firmer, WTC still suffering down 2.6% with COL reporting and rallying 3.5%. QAN results and special dividend cheered up 5.6% and retail slightly firmer, LOV up 0.5% and PMV up 0.9%...

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17:39

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

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2025/02/26

The S&P 500 eked out a gain on Wednesday, snapping a four-day run of losses. The broad market index advanced 0.01% to close at 5,956.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 188.04 points, or 0.43%, to end at 43,433.12. The 30-stock average was earlier up as much as 245.34 points, or about 0.6%. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.26% and ended at 19,075.26. Tariff confusion reigns in US. Nvidia beats forecasts up 2% after hours so far. SPI down 10 - QAN COL and MP...

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16:58

End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/26

The ASX 200 finished down around 11 points at 8241(0.1%) with CPI coming in as expected. Once again results were the focus, banks found buyers with the Big Bank Basket up to $253.05 (+1.1%) with CBA leading the way up 1.3%. MQG rose 0.6% and insurers flat. REITs were weaker, GMG falling 1.6% and SCG off 3.3% on results. Industrials mixed again, WTC rose 2.1% as White became Chair and results showed no further surprises, the All-Tech Index still fell 1.3% with TLS under pressure off 1.9%...

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14:16

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

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2025/02/25

The S&P 500 fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as traders weighed concerns around economic growth and global trade. The broad market index slipped 0.47%, closing at 5,955.25. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.35% to end the day at 19,026.39. Nvidia’s 2.8% fall led the tech-heavy index’s decline, and the Nasdaq this week slipped into negative territory for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was an outlier, advancing 159.95 points, or 0.37%, to close at 43,621.16. SPI Dow...

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14:42

End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/25

The ASX gave up another 56 points to 8252 (0.7%). Results and a negative US lead dominated. Some real shockers today, JLG, DMP and VEA in the frame. Banks and sellers return with CBA down 1.3% and NAB falling 1.4% as the Big Bank Basket fell to $250.25 (-1.1%). MQG slipped 1.0% and PNI retreated 3.3%. Insurers firmed and REITs did better after the sell off yesterday. GMG failed to inspire again though down another 1.4%. Industrials weakened, WES fell 3.4% with ALL off 2.8% and retail su...

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13:41

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

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2025/02/24

The S&P 500 slid Monday as the market failed to bounce back from Friday's steep sell-off. The broad market index lost 0.5%, closing at 5,983.25. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.21%, ending the session at 19,286.92. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a narrow gain of 33.19 points, or 0.08%, to close at 43,461.21. SPI down 64 - Results continue. DMP, ZIP, CZR takeover offer from FEX. Tuesday’s reporting season schedule includes Domino’s Pizza, Nine Entertainment, Platinum Ass...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Monday 24 February: ASX turns it...

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2025/02/24

The ASX 200 closed up 12 points at 8308 (0.1%) in a good recovery from early 70-plus point losses. Banks were the turnaround story as buyers went shopping. ANZ and NAB leading the sector higher with the Big Bank Basket at $252.96 (2.5%). Macquarie gained 1.5% as insurers also saw a positive turnaround. NHF dropped good numbers and rose 12.5%. PPT knocked back the Barbarians at the Gate falling 2.3% with XYZ falling 12.9% on disappointing numbers. REITs slipped again as GMG fell 4.1% and VCX d...

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14:38

Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 February: US markets...

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2025/02/23

Wall St fell heavily overnight, it’s worst session in nearly a month. Dow Jones down 749 points, closing near the low. S&P 500 down 1.71% and the Nasdaq worst. Off 2.2%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.66% and 2.51% for the week. Consumer spending concerns grew and traders focused on tariff fears after Composite PMI numbers fell to the lowest level in over a year. SPI down 64 - Results Continue Gold dropped a touch on profit taking but still managed a 1.9% weekly gain. Global go...

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12:51

End of Day Report – Friday 21 February: ASX 200 down...

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2025/02/21

The ASX 200 fell another 27 points to 8296 (-0.3%) after an early rise, hitting a one- month low. Banks once again led us down, CBA dropping 2.6% and ANZ off 1.4% with the Big Bank Basket at $246.63 (-1.8%). MQG dropped 1.5% and ASX down 3.3% with QBE doing well on results and rose 3.0%. GMG put on another 1.0% and REITs were slightly mixed. Industrials suffered, WES down 1.9% and ALL continuing to slide down 1.2%. Retail still struggling, JBH off 0.4% and LOV down 2.8%. GYG dropped 14.3% on ...

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15:36

Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 February: US markets...

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2025/02/20

Stocks retreated on Thursday following two days of all-time highs for the S&P 500 as investors dumped some popular names in the wake of a lacklustre forecast from retail giant Walmart that prompted questions about the outlook of the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 450.94 points, or 1.01%, to end at 44,176.65. The S&P 500 shed 0.43% and closed at 6,117.52, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.47% and closed at 19,962.36. SPI up 16 - QBE - GOR - DHG Bid - TLX Want to invest ...

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13:31

End of Day Report – Thursday 20 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/20

Another nasty day as the ASX 200 fell 96 points to 8323 (1.2%) as results and bank falls dominated. WBC fell another % and ANZ joined in too falling 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $251.27 (-2.4%). MQG dropped 1.0% with financial sunder a little pressure. REITs fell as GMG returned to trade down 5.0% after the $4bn capital raise. Industrials were mixed, ALL dropped 4.3% despite a new buy back, WES rose 1.3% on good results, TLS also did well, up 5.6% after announcing a buy back. Retail ...

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6:45

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 February: US flat...

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2025/02/19

Wall Street notched fresh record highs despite Fed minutes reaffirming a patient stance on rate cuts. The S&P 500 climbed 0.24%, the NASDAQ advanced 0.07%, and the Dow added 71 points (+0.16%). Up 80 points at best. Down 244 points at worst. The Fed’s January meeting minutes showed officials remain cautious, citing inflation risks and uncertainty around the impact of Trump’s trade policies. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking ...

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14:10

End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/19

The ASX took another beating down 62 points to 8419 (-0.7%) as NAB cratered 8.1% and the Big Bank Basket came undone, down to $257.57 (-2.8%). MQG held up well considering, other financials came under some pressure, GQG off 3.2% and HMC down 3.9%. REITs were weighed down by the giant $4bn capital raise from GMG to fund its data centre push. DXS off 2.3%, and SGP fell 3.7% on results. Industrials were mainly weaker, WES off 1.8%, WOW and COL eased, retail fell, JBH down 2.3%, and SUL 2.9% chea...

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15:36

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

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2025/02/18

The S&P 500 closed at a record high Tuesday after stocks rallied seconds before the closing bell, as investors shook off headwinds on the global trade and inflation fronts. The broad market index gained 0.24% to a record close of 6,129.58, after touching an intraday record of 6,129.63 before the final bell. The Nasdaq Composite closed up 0.07% at 20,041.26, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 10 points, or 0.02%, to finish the session at 44,556.34. SPI down 2 - NAB Q1 update -...

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14:48

End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/18

ASX 200 fell another 56 points to 8480 (0.7%) despite the RBA cutting rates as expected. Banks falling again today, WBC off 3.0% after broker downgrades. CBA off 1.4% and NAB also hit hard with the Big Bank Basket at $265.03 (-1.8%). Financials were mixed, CGF fell 9.0% on disappointing numbers, HUB rose 3.7% on better-than-expected results. HMC had a cracker on its numbers up 9.9% with MQG falling 0.9%. Insurers found a few friends. REITs slipped as bond yields remained at 4.45%. GMG rose 2....

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14:04

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 February: Europe hits...

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2025/02/17

US Markets closed - Europe hits highs as defence companies soar SPI up 21 - BHP results - SEK - CGF - HUB European stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar.Euro zone yields up, traders cut bets on ECB rate cuts on defence spending concerns.China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry.Europe talks up more defence spending as Ukraine peacekeeper plan divides.German voters demand change as Europe's biggest economy stalls.COMMODITIES OPEC+ is not considering...

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