
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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1814 episodes
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 April: US markets rally for sixth day | WBC takes a hit
Wall Street recorded another set of gains on Tuesday in a choppy session as markets weighed upcoming earnings, economic data and changing trade policy. Sixth straight day of gains for the S&P 500. S&P 500 up 0.58%, ...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 April: ASX 200 hits 2-month high | WDS better on giant US project
The ASX 200 closed up 74 to 8071 in another strong day pushing to a two-month high. Up 0.9%. All sectors firing, the banks did well with NAB up % and WBC up % as the Big Bank Basket crept to $261.14 (0.4%). Fi...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 April: Flat night on Wall Street ahead of a busy week
Wall Street recorded a flat session on Monday ahead of various economic data and earnings releases this week. S&P 500 up 0.06%, NASDAQ down 0.1%. Dow fell throughout the day but rose in the late afternoon to fini...
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End of Day Report – Monday 28 April: ASX up 29 as confidence wanes | US Futures ease
The ASX 200 jumped out of the box to finish up 29 points to 7997 (0.4%) as some caution crept in as the day wore on. CBA turned negative, not helping as NAB soared 1.7% and the Big Bank Basket fell to $260.16 ...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 April: US markets continue to rally | SPI builds on gains
Wall Street recorded a fourth consecutive day of gains on Friday to finish a strong week with Tech leading the way as hopes of a de-escalation in the trade war between the US and China boosted all indices. S&P 500 up 0.74%,
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End of Day Report – Thursday 24 April: ASX 200 up 48 to 7968 | ANZAC long weekend ahead
A strong finish to a short week as the ASX 200 closed up 48 points to 7968 (0.6%). For the week we are up another 1.9%. A solid performance from the banks again with NAB up % and WBC rising %. The Big Bank<...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 April: US markets rally again | Gold sell down
Wall Street recorded a second day in the green as Trump stated he had “no intention of firing Powell” and Treasury Secretary Bessent renewed hopes of trade war de-escalation with China. S&P 500 up 1.67%, NASDAQ up 2.50%...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 April: ASX 200 closes up 104 | CBA and gold miners sink
The ASX 200 was a mirror of yesterday with CBA and gold miners down today and the rest of the market up. The index closed up 104 points at 7920(1.3%). In the banks, CBA fell 2.5% with NAB the standout up 3.2% with the Bi...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 April: US markets rally hard | Trump not going to sack Powell
Wall Street bounced back to end a four-day losing streak as markets responded positively to quarterly earnings reports and hopes of a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions. S&P 500 up 2.51%, NASDAQ up 2.71%. Dow
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 April: ASX 200 down only 2 points | CBA up 4.2%
The ASX 200 shook off early losses as banks pushed ahead. The index closed down 2 points at 7800 (0.03%), with CBA hitting a record high! Up 4.2% The strength here has masked underlying index weakness. Other banks trailed in its wa...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 April: US markets fall hard on low volume day | SPI closed
Wall Street saw red as Trump continued his attacks on Fed Chairman Powell. Markets feared for the central bank’s independence. S&P 500 down 2.36%, NASDAQ down 2.55%. Dow dropped and stayed near low throughout day...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 17 April: ASX 200 up 60, +2.3% for the week | Gold shines
A good end to the week as the ASX 200 rose 60 points to 7808 (0.8%), breaking through as SPI expiry boosted volumes. Positive US futures helping the Easter Bunny remain positive., For the week the ASX 200 is up 2.3%....
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 April: US markets resume sell off on Nvidia news | SPI down 26
Wall Street recorded a negative session yesterday as Powell cautioned that larger than expected tariffs would result in slower growth and higher short term inflation. S&P 500 down 2.24%, NASDAQ down 3.07%. Dow be...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 April: ASX 200 falls 3 after early gains | US Futures down on Nvidia news
ASX 200 gives up gains to close down 3 points at 7759 as US futures turn down on Nvidia news. Banks as usual a safe place to be, the Big Bank Basket up to $252.55 (1.0%). WBC up 1.5% and MQG unchanged. Financi...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 April: A second quiet night | Trump tariff fatigue has got us all
Wall Street recorded a negative session overnight as nerves surrounding Trump’s tariffs remained. Second session with tight trading range after volatility of last two weeks. S&P 500 down 0.17%, NASDAQ down 0.05%. Dow...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 April: ASX 200 up 13, banks lead | RBA Minutes
The ASX 200 consolidated the move yesterday with a gain of 13 points to 7762. Easter is calling it seems. Banks were the key with the Big Bank Basket up to $250.19 (0.6%). CBA up 0.5% and MQG gaining 0.8% too....
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 April: US rally continues with another small backflip | SPI up 18
Wall Street responded positively to Trump’s announcements over the weekend of temporary exemptions for electronics and possibly autos. Muted session, longer-term uncertainty remains. S&P 500 up 0.79%, NASDAQ up 0.64%. <...
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End of Day Report – Monday 14 April: ASX 200 up 102, relief rally continues | US and European Futures positive
It was a solid start to the week, with the ASX 200 up 102 points to 7749 (1.3%). Strong banks and resources are taking us up. The Big Bank Basket rallied to $248.77 (+1.6%). CBA was up 1.7%, and WBC was up 1.6%. Insu...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 April: US markets finish well | Banks report
Wall St finished higher after the most volatile week we have seen since covid. Four primary market drivers overnight – China increasing tariffs again, US investment banks kicking off quarterly
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End of Day Report – Friday 11 April: ASX 200 rallies off lows, off 20 points for the week | Gold soars
The ASX 200 finished down 63 points to 7647 after rallying through the day to close on its highs. European futures expected to open slightly higher. For the week the ASX 200 is down 20 points! Banks slipped slightly with the Bi...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 April: US markets tumble again | Gold jumps
Stocks fell Thursday, giving back some of the gains from the historic rally seen in the previous session after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day reprieve on some of his "reciprocal" tariffs. Investors worried that even with the short pa...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 10 April: ASX 200 up 335 points | Resources soar, banks up 3.9%
The ASX best day in five years up 335 points to 7710 although off early opening highs. Remarkably stable after the initial surge and fall back. Waiting for more information perhaps. Resources were the big winners today, BHP up 5.4% and <...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 April: US markets soar on Trump backflip | Dow up 8%, SPI up 6.6%
The S&P 500 skyrocketed 9.52% to settle at 5,456.90 for its biggest one-day gain since 2008. For the broad market index, it was the third-biggest gain in post-WWII history. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2,962.86 points, or...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 April: ASX 200 drops 135 points | Banks steady, resources fall
The ASX 200 fell another 135 points to 7375 (-1.8%). At one point the market rallied to a drop of only 75 points as banks found defensive buyers. Resources were the point of pain as commodities fell on global growth and Chinese ec...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 April: US markets fall again after initial rally | SPI down 154
Wall Street started the previous sessions strongly, S&P 500 and NASDAQ up over 4%, but all major US indices tumbled into red following the White House announcing a 104% duties tax on Chinese imports. S&P 500 down 1.57%, NASDAQ...
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