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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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15:36

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

Market Updates ·

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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12:13

End of Day Report – Monday 17 February: ASX 200 drops...

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2025/02/17

ASX 200 fell 19 points to 8537 well off the lows for the day. Results dominated as the Banking sector had two to contend with WBC underwhelmed falling 4.1%, and BEN crashed 15.3% on higher costs and lower margins. The Big Bank Basket fell to $269.95 (-0.9%). Financials were missed with MQG up 0.7% and GQG putting on another 3.3% but insurers slipped on Dutton’s comments and IAG downgrades. SUN down 7.2%. REITs are in demand on rate cut hopes, GMG down 1.1% but SGP up 3.2% and GPT up 4.5% on b...

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17:02

Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 February: US markets...

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2025/02/16

Wall St closed mixed overnight. Financials, Tech and Energy stocks doing well while the rest of the market fell. Dow Jones down 165 points, up 243 for the week. S&P 500 flat, up 1.47% for the week. Nasdaq outperformed thanks to Nvidia (+2.6%). Up 0.41% and finishing the week 2.59% higher. Meta (+1.1%) set it’s 20th straight gain. +26% YTD. We’re glad it’s in FANG. No major news stories resulted in a narrow trading range. Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans still being analysed. He did announc...

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12:05

End of Day Report – Friday 14 February: ASX 200 up 16...

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2025/02/14

ASX 200 rallied 16 points to 8556(0.2%) after stalling at record highs. For the week the index is up 45 points. RBA next week. Once again results dominated after a strong lead from US markets. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket at $272.43 (-0.5%). CBA lost 0.8% and MQG eased 0.3%. AMP results saw a big rerating downwards, off 14.9% and GQG rose another 3.0% on FUM and results. ASX saw some upgrades and rose 1.0%. Insurers bounced back a little with IAG finding some support rising 0.1%. REITs...

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15:31

Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 February: Valentines...

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2025/02/13

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15:05

End of Day Report – Thursday 13 February: ASX 200 up...

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2025/02/13

ASX 200 rallied 5 points as banks lost momentum. CBA up 0.5%, the Big Bank Basket closed at $273.85 (+0.3%). Insurers slumped led lower by IAG on disappointing numbers, losing 12.6%, SUN also off 4.6% with SDF falling 3.1%. Other financials were ok, MQG up 0.3% and GQG up 0.9%. ASX had a good results driven by volume increases on futures and options. REITs slipped, SCG off 3.0% and industrials mixed. Utilities fell as ORG was underwhelming down 1.2% and QAN dropped 2.0% on a broker downgrade....

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16:37

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 February: US markets...

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2025/02/12

US equity markets experienced mixed performances following the release of hotter-than-expected inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January increased by 0.5% month-over-month and 3% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations. This development has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain elevated interest rates throughout the year. The S&P 500 declined by 0.3%, closing at 6,066.89. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, ending the session at 44,...

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13:40

End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 February: ASX 200 up...

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2025/02/12

ASX 200 rallied 51 points to a new record of 8535 (+0.6%) after a slow start dominated by results. CBA set the tone and gained 2.5%, with other banks following in its wake, the Big Bank Basket up to $272.97 (+2.0%). MQG found some love from brokers, up 1.7%, and SUN delivered a special dividend up 1.3%. GQG continued higher by 1.7% with MFG going down 2.7%. BVS knocked the lights out with its results up 18.6%, and CPU also doing well on upgrades to guidance, up 15.5%. REITs mixed but uneventf...

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15:51

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 February: US markets...

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2025/02/11

The S&P 500 posted a narrow gain on Tuesday as investors digested cautious commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. Concerns remain over the direction of the economy amid U.S. tariffs and the possible escalation of a global trade war. The S&P 500 added 0.03% to end at 6,068.50, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.36% to close at 19,643.86. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 123.24 points, or 0.28%, to 44,593.65. SPI up 2. CBA slight beat to expectation...

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13:35

End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 February: ASX 200...

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2025/02/11

ASX 200 gave back early gains to close up 1 points at 8484 as falls in CSL post results, took its toll. CSL down after analyst briefing and US flu shots underwhelming. Banks held firm although CBA down % ahead of numbers tomorrow. WBC up % and ANZ up % with the Big Bank Basket at $267.86 (-0.2%). MQG reported 9-month numbers. Nothing much to get excited about but it tried to rally up 1.6% with other financials doing well. HUB up 1.4% and NWL up 2.7%. Insurers too better, SUN up 0.6%. RE...

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13:31

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 February: US markets...

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2025/02/10

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 167.01 points, or 0.38%, led by a 4.8% gain in McDonald's. The 30-stock index closed at 44,470.41. The S&P 500 gained 0.67% to end at 6,066.44, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.98% to 19,714.27. The market remains jittery on a mix of inflation worry coupled with concern over how Trump's plan for tariffs could adversely affect the U.S. economy. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with co...

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12:54

End of Day Report – Monday 10 February: ASX 200 drops...

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2025/02/10

ASX 200 falls 29 points to 8483(0.3%). Banks steady as she goes ahead of CBA results later this week. MQG fell 0.9% and PNI sliding 4.2% with GQG up 3.1% on FUM numbers. REITs mixed as GMG fell 0.9% and SCG rose 1.1%. Healthcare better, RMD up 0.6% and PME up 0.5% with CSL bucking the trend down %. Industrials flat as retail came under some pressure on JBH results, reversing early gains after conference call. LOV down 2.2% and NCK falling 3.7% despite brokers positive. Travel stocks better, W...

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13:13

Pre-Market Report – Monday 10 February: Results...

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2025/02/09

US stocks tumbled overnight, with the Dow (-444pts), S&P 500 (-0.95%), and NASDAQ (-1.37%) after Trump announced plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs reigniting fears of a global trade war. Trump did not specify which countries would be targeted, but markets worried about the potential inflationary effects of new tariffs. On the economic front, the US consumer sentiment index dropped to 67.8, marking a second straight month of declines, while one-year inflation expectations jumped to 4.3...

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15:03

End of Day Report – Friday 7 February: ASX 200 falls...

Market Updates ·

2025/02/07

A quiet cautious session as the ASX 200 gave back 9 points to 8411. Down 21 points for the week after a torrid start. Banks were solid ahead of CBA results next week. The Big Bank Basket rose to $268.42 +0.2%) MQG slipped slightly with GQG down 1.3% with insurers steady. REITs better on lower 10-year yields, GMG up 0.6% and CHC up 0.5%. Industrials were mixed, and REA kicked 2.8% on broker upgrades. WES slid 1.1% with retail firm, PMV up 1.2% and SUL up 2.6%. Travel stocks also in deman...

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