1. EachPod

Market Updates - Podcast

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).

Finance Business Investing
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
12 minutes
Episodes
2005
Years Active
2021 - 2025
Share to:
Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 March: US markets rally into close | JHX in huge merger

Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 March: US markets rally into close | JHX in huge merger

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…

00:09:11  |   Sun 23 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Friday 21 March: ASX 200 up 13, 1.8% for the week | US quadruple witching

End of Day Report – Friday 21 March: ASX 200 up 13, 1.8% for the week | US quadruple witching

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, o…

00:11:37  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 March: US markets ease | Gold consolidates

Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 March: US markets ease | Gold consolidates

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…

00:14:24  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Thursday 20 March: ASX 200 up 91 | Banks star, gold miners shine

End of Day Report – Thursday 20 March: ASX 200 up 91 | Banks star, gold miners shine

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 als…

00:12:20  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 March: Market bounces after Fed meeting

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 March: Market bounces after Fed meeting

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 …

00:06:07  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 March: ASX 200 down 32 | BoJ keeps rates on hold, FOMC tonight

End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 March: ASX 200 down 32 | BoJ keeps rates on hold, FOMC tonight

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 do…

00:11:51  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 March: US markets slip | Tesla down over 5%

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 March: US markets slip | Tesla down over 5%

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%, clos…

00:12:20  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 March: ASX closes up only 6 points as enthusiasm fades | NAB down 2%

End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 March: ASX closes up only 6 points as enthusiasm fades | NAB down 2%

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%…

00:11:25  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 March: US markets kick higher ahead of FOMC | SPI up 53

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 March: US markets kick higher ahead of FOMC | SPI up 53

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 50…

00:10:46  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 17 March: ASX 200 up 64, near daily high | Resources see shorts cover

End of Day Report – Monday 17 March: ASX 200 up 64, near daily high | Resources see shorts cover

The ASX 200 rose another 64 points to 7854 (0.8%) with the banks finding bargain hunters, CBA up % and ANZ rallying % as the Big Bank Basket hit $236.48 ( +1.2%). Financials were mixed, MQG up 1.3% w…

00:11:01  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 March: US markets rally | NAB CFO switches to WBC

Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 March: US markets rally | NAB CFO switches to WBC

Happy St Patrick's Day

Solid bounce on Wall St om Friday. Dow Jones up 675 points closing near the high. S&P 500 up 2.13%. Nasdaq the outperformer. Up 2.6%. Its best session since November. Boosted by…

00:12:15  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Friday 14 March: ASX 200 rises 41 to close down 2% for the week

End of Day Report – Friday 14 March: ASX 200 rises 41 to close down 2% for the week

A solid end to the week with the ASX 200 up 41 points to 7790 (0.5%). For the week the ASX 200 is down 2%. Resources leading the charge higher and Asian markets soaring. Banks flat with the Big Bank

00:12:30  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 March: US markets down again | Buffett looks good

Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 March: US markets down again | Buffett looks good

Stocks fell on Thursday, with equities unable to shake a three-week market rout under the weight of new tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

The S&P 500 dropped 1.39% to settle at 5,521.52. The…

00:12:34  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Thursday 13 March: ASX 200 falls 37 | Gold and copper doing well

End of Day Report – Thursday 13 March: ASX 200 falls 37 | Gold and copper doing well

 The ASX 200 turned turtle after a promising start and closed down 37 points at 7749. (0.5%). Market heavyweights led us lower with the banks under pressure again, the Big Bank Basket fell to $235.18…

00:13:15  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 March: US markets steady, tech rallies | CPI better than expected

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 March: US markets steady, tech rallies | CPI better than expected

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares. The Nasdaq added 1.22% and closed at 17,…

00:13:15  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 March: ASX 200 drops another 104 points | US CPI tonight

End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 March: ASX 200 drops another 104 points | US CPI tonight

Another day, another drubbing as the ASX falls 104 points to 7786 (1.3%) with banks soggy again. The Big Bank Basket down to $236.66 (-1.7%) with NAB and WBC the worst affected. MQG dropped another 1…

00:13:40  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 March: US markets fall again | Volatility continues

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 March: US markets fall again | Volatility continues

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, extending their losses from Monday.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.76%, closing at 5,572.07. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 478.23 points, …

00:13:15  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 March: ASX 200 bounces off lows | Gold miners under pressure

End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 March: ASX 200 bounces off lows | Gold miners under pressure

The ASX dropped hard and bounced a little closing down 72 points at 7890 (0.9%) after touching 7818. Banks were the turnaround story with the Big Bank Basket down to $240.73 (0.2%). MQG suffered as U…

00:11:14  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Pre Market Report – Tuesday 11 March: US markets tumble on recession fears | SPI down 70

Pre Market Report – Tuesday 11 March: US markets tumble on recession fears | SPI down 70

The S&P 500 shed 2.7%, touching its lowest level since September at one point and closing at 5,614.56. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw the sharpest decline of the major averages, falling 4% for i…

00:12:45  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 10 March: ASX 200 up 14 in quiet trade | SGR rescue plan

End of Day Report – Monday 10 March: ASX 200 up 14 in quiet trade | SGR rescue plan

A quiet muted start to the week with the ASX rising a modest 16 points to 7964 (0.2%) as US futures pointed to another tricky US session ahead. Banks were flat with the Big Bank Basket easing to $241…

00:12:49  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Marcus Today. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.