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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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11:35

Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 September: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/26

US stocks rose Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, following the release of upbeat U.S. economic data. The broad market index climbed 0.40% to 5,745.37. The index posted a new all-time high during the session and a record close, lifted by gains in Micron Technology. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.60%, closing at 18,190.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 260.36 points, or 0.62%, to end at 42,175.11.Jobless claims fell more than expected, pointing to a steady lab...

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12:32

End of Day Report – Thursday 26 September: ASX kicks...

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2024/09/26

ASX 200 closed up 74 points to 8202 (+0.9%) as resources took off again and banks stabilised. More Chinese stimulus announced. Modest losses in the big four with CBA down 0.4% and WBC off 0.7% with the Big Bank Basket at $235.04 (-0.3%). MQG ran 1.8% higher to a new record, Insurers better too, QBE up 0.5% and MPL up 1.7%. REITs also in demand with GMG up 0.5% and SCG rising 1.6%. Industrials were firm across the board, QAN took off another 2.1% with ALL 2.8% better. WES rose 1.5% as WOW and ...

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11:50

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 September: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/25

The Dow Jones lost 293 points (-0.70%) and the S&P 500 retreated 0.19% pulling back from recent record highs. The NASDAQ eked out a small 0.04% gain, while small caps underperformed, Russell 2000 falling 1.19%. Meta unveiled Orion, its first augmented reality glasses prototype and the market responded positively, shares rose 0.9% closing at a record high. Losses in Amgen -5.45% weighed on the Dow after the company reported mixed data on two drugs raising concerns over heightened competiti...

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13:00

End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 September: ASX 200...

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2024/09/25

ASX 200 drifted 16 points lower to 8126 (0.2%) as the ‘Great Rotation’ continues with banks weaker and resources pulling away. BHP up 3.8% with RIO up 3.8% and MIN rising 5.4%. Base metals also in demand, S32 up 3.0% and LYC up 4.3% with lithium stocks slightly higher. Gold miners are also in demand as records tumble, NST up 0.8%, and EVN up 1.8%. Oil and gas mixed, coal stocks better led by WHC up 3.6% and uranium stocks taking a break. Banks eased, the Big Bank Basket fell to $235.70 (-2.0%...

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12:51

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 September: US...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/24

S&P 500 rose 0.25%, closing the session with its 41st record close for the year. The Dow too notched a record close, up 84 points (+0.20%). Up 156 points at best. Down 68 points at worst. NASDAQ advanced 0.56%, while mega-cap tech stocks were mixed. Nvidia jumped 4.0%, while Microsoft and Meta eased 1.0% and 0.2% respectively. Markets shrugged off US consumer confidence data, despite falling to 98.7 in September dropping the most in three years from an upwardly revised 105.6 in August. Tr...

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13:00

End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 September: ASX 200 up...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/24

ASX 200 fell 11 points to 8142 (-0.1%) on a big day of divergence. The great rotation kicked in with resources doing very well following the PBoC firing its 'bazooka' and the banks fell after the RBA held rates unchanged for the same reason as last time. The Big Bank Basket fell to $240.49 (-2.8%) as CBA dropped 3.0% and NAB fell 3.0%. Other financials held, with MQG up 0.9% and CGF up 1.3%. Insurers eased back slightly, SUN down 1.5%. REITs steady as GMG rose 1.1% and SGP up 1.0%. Industrial...

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11:26

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 September: US markets...

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2024/09/23

The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh closing high on Monday as traders looked to build on last week’s gains following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut.The broad market index added 0.28% to end at 5,718.57, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 61.29 points, or 0.15%, to close at 42,124.65. Both indexes closed at records. The Nasdaq Composite ticked up 0.14% to 17,974.27.ASX to ease a touch. SPI Futures down 9 points (-0.11%). COMMODITIESFTC set to greenlight Chevron's $53bn buy o...

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11:20

End of Day Report – Monday 23 September: ASX 200...

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2024/09/23

ASX 200 finished down 57 points to 8153 (-0.7%) despite hopes for Chinese stimulus and better US and European futures markets. Banks eased back led by CBA down 1.5% and the Big Bank Basket down 0.9%. Other financials mixed, ASX up 0.4% and CGF gaining 0.6%. REITs fell across the board, GMG down 1.5% and SCG off 1.9%. Industrials fell after the ACCC announced it would be looking into WOW, down 3.4%, and COL, off 3.3%, for their pricing policies. WES caught up in the same inquiry falling 1.7%. ...

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9:24

Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 September: US markets...

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2024/09/22

Wall Street finished mixed Friday, following the previous day’s rally fuelled by the Fed’s upsized interest-rate cut. The Dow nudged higher by 38 points (+0.09%) reaching a record thanks to Nike's gains (+6.84%), while the S&P 500 fell 0.19% and the Nasdaq eased 0.36%. For the week, the S&P gained 1.36%, the Nasdaq 1.49%, and the Dow 1.62%. The session was marked by high trading volume due to "triple witching," with approximately $5.1 trillion in derivatives expiring. Fed commentary r...

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14:14

End of Day Report – Friday 20 September: ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/20

ASX 200 wilted after a great start to close up only 18 points at 8210, unable to hold on to earlier big gains. Triple witching and index rebalancing in US tonight. Banks remained solid with the Big Bank Basket at $249.63 (+0.5%). MQG slid from record highs, and SUN eased 1.3%. REIT's mixed, GMG down 0.6% and SGP up 0.4%. Industrials were mostly firm with WES up 1.5% and retailers doing well, JBH up 1.4% and LOV up 3.2%. Travel and pizza back in fashion (when did they ever go out of fashion?),...

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11:42

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 September: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/19

The Dow advanced 522.09 points, or 1.26%, ending at 42,025.19, marking its first close above the 42,000 threshold. The S&P 500 rose 1.7% to close at 5,713.64, topping 5,700 for the first time. The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.51% to end at 18,013.98.ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 31 points (+0.38%).COMMODITIESBiden administration nears approval for ioneer's Nevada lithium mine.Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports in July hit almost one-year low.Oil ends more than 1% higher on US rate cut, declining...

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11:51

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 September: ASX 200...

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2024/09/19

ASX 200 closed up 50 points to a new record high of 8192 (+0.6%) on SPI expiry day. Some wobbles post job numbers were quashed by buyers stepping back in for banks and now resources too. The Big Bank Basket hit fresh highs of $248.39 (+0.5%). CBA up 0.5% and ANZ playing some catch-up, rising 1.1%. MQG rose 1.0% with other financials doing alright. SOL up 1.0% and ZIP up 9.2% on cheaper money and happier customers. REITs also bounced, GMG up 1.5% and SCG up 2.4% with healthcare under some pres...

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13:47

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 September: Fed cuts...

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2024/09/18

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 103.08 points, or 0.25%, to end the day at 41,503.10. It was up as much as 375.79 points just after the Fed decision.The S&P 500 lost 0.29% and closed at 5,618.26. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.31% to 17,573.30. The S&P 500 and the Dow both touched records initially before falling back.The Fed lowered its overnight lending rate to a range of 4.75% to 5.00% from 5.25% to 5.5%, the first rate cut in four years as inflation levels ease from the leve...

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12:34

End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 September: ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/18

ASX 200 drifted around to close up 1 point ahead of the Fed. Banks were firm, again, the Big Bank Basket up to $247.05 (+0.4%). MQG rallied another 0.6% to a record close. Financials were a little mixed, REITs generally better, GMG up 0.1% and SCG up 0.5%. Industrials firmed, WOW up 0.3% and COL up 0.4% with WES flat and ORG up 2.2%. Tech drifted around, WTC up 0.4% and the All Tech Index lost 0.2%. In resources, Iron ore resumed trade after a holiday and fell away again, BHP, RIO and FMG all...

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10:16

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 September: US...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/17

The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 15.9 points, or 0.04%, to close at 41,606.18. The 30-stock index also hit a fresh record during the session. The S&P 500 was unchanged. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.2% and ended at 17,628.06.The energy sector outperformed the S&P 500 on Tuesday afternoon. Energy advanced 1.3%, with gains led by Halliburton and Devon Energy up 3.2% and 2.1%, respectively.The latest retail sales data indicated solid consumer health. Retail sales rose 0.1% ...

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12:58

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 September: ASX 200 up...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/17

ASX 200 finished up 19 points to 8141 just shy again of a record close. Relatively quiet and steady ahead of crucial Fed move on Wednesday. Banks were slightly firmer, the Big Bank Basket up to $246.14 (+0.2%). Financials a little mixed, SUN down 0.3% and ASX off 0.2%. REITs firmed, GMG up 0.8% and SCG up 0.5%. Healthcare eased back a little, FPH down 0.2% and COH down 1.1%. Industrials firm but idle. BXB is continuing to power ahead, up 2.5%, QAN is up 1.9%, and ALL is moving 1.4% better. Te...

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7:21

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 September: ASX likely...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/16

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12:15

End of Day Report – Monday 16 September: ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/16

ASX 200 kicked off the week on a positive note, gaining 22 points to 8122 (+0.3%), just 27.1 points away from its previous all-time high. Banks did most of the heavy lifting today as resources sagged on lagging commodity prices. WBC was in demand up 2.2% hitting a 52-week high, and the Big Bank Basket rose 1.1% to $245.76. Gold miners firmed, supported by fresh record-high bullion prices during the day. EVN the top beneficiary up 4.2%, while NST and SBM follow just behind. Losses in resource ...

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10:59

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 September: US heads...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/15

Wall Street ends the week on a positive note as markets raise bets for a bigger rate cut by the Fed next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% overnight, and is up 4% for the week, its best week since November and is within 50 points of its all-time high reached in July. The Dow advanced 297 points (+0.72%). Up 437 points at best and up 2.6% for the week. The NASDAQ rose 0.65% (+5.95% for the week) and small caps Russell 2000 which is more sensitive to rate changes, outperformed jumped 2.49%.ASX S...

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11:11

End of Day Report – Friday 13 September: ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2024/09/13

ASX 200 rose 24 points to 8100 (+0.3%) having hit close to an all-time high and backed off. Banks sold off as resources rose. It was the turn of iron ore and gold miners to rally hard. FMG up 4.8% and BHP bouncing 2.1%. MIN up another 0.8% with gold miners hitting their straps. NST up 4.1% and EVN up 7.2% with DEG up 7.0% and GMD rising 2.3%. Lithium stocks eased back, PLS up 1.0% and IGO off 1.8%. Uranium stocks too under pressure after the short squeeze yesterday. PDN down 4.5% and DYL off ...

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