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 February: US markets turn nervous | Results continue

Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 February: US markets turn nervous | Results continue

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%…

00:14:38  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Friday 21 February: ASX 200 down 26 points | Banks drop, Results dominate

End of Day Report – Friday 21 February: ASX 200 down 26 points | Banks drop, Results dominate

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 …

00:12:51  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 February: US markets fall on Walmart | DHG bid from US

Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 February: US markets fall on Walmart | DHG bid from US

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 q…

00:15:36  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Thursday 20 February: ASX 200 drops 96 | Banks fall, GMG back and down 5%

End of Day Report – Thursday 20 February: ASX 200 drops 96 | Banks fall, GMG back and down 5%

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.…

00:13:31  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 February: US flat again | Biggest day of ASX reporting upon us

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 February: US flat again | Biggest day of ASX reporting upon us

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…

00:06:45  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 February: ASX 200 down 62 | NAB crashes 8.1%, MIN off over 20%

End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 February: ASX 200 down 62 | NAB crashes 8.1%, MIN off over 20%

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 unde…

00:14:10  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 February: US markets resume the rally | NAB results, GMG capital raise

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 February: US markets resume the rally | NAB results, GMG capital raise

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 gain…

00:15:36  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 February: ASX 200 falls 56 | RBA cuts, yields rise, banks stumble

End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 February: ASX 200 falls 56 | RBA cuts, yields rise, banks stumble

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 B…

00:14:48  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 February: Europe hits highs on defence stocks | BHP results and RBA today

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 February: Europe hits highs on defence stocks | BHP results and RBA today

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 cu…
00:14:04  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 17 February: ASX 200 drops 19 points | WBC results, BEN falls hard

End of Day Report – Monday 17 February: ASX 200 drops 19 points | WBC results, BEN falls hard

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 …

00:12:13  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 February: US markets mixed | WBC Q1 results

Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 February: US markets mixed | WBC Q1 results

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. N…

00:17:02  |   Sun 16 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Friday 14 February: ASX 200 up 16 points | COH crashes, AMP drops

End of Day Report – Friday 14 February: ASX 200 up 16 points | COH crashes, AMP drops

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 …

00:12:05  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 February: Valentines Day | The stock market loves Trump

Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 February: Valentines Day | The stock market loves Trump

Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence.

Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

00:15:31  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Thursday 13 February: ASX 200 up 5 as results dominate | IAG shocker, PME eases

End of Day Report – Thursday 13 February: ASX 200 up 5 as results dominate | IAG shocker, PME eases

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…

00:15:05  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 February: US markets mixed on hot CPI | Super Thursday - TWE, IAG, S32, NST

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 February: US markets mixed on hot CPI | Super Thursday - TWE, IAG, S32, NST

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% yea…

00:16:37  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 February: ASX 200 up 51 points | CBA delivers, BVS and CPU shine

End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 February: ASX 200 up 51 points | CBA delivers, BVS and CPU shine

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 …

00:13:40  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 February: US markets mixed, Powell in no hurry | CBA results

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 February: US markets mixed, Powell in no hurry | CBA results

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 ami…

00:15:51  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 February: ASX 200 closes up 1 point as CSL drops hard | Gold hits more records

End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 February: ASX 200 closes up 1 point as CSL drops hard | Gold hits more records

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 do…

00:13:35  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 February: US markets rise | Gold hits record highs

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 February: US markets rise | Gold hits record highs

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 C…

00:13:31  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 10 February: ASX 200 drops 29 | CAR, ANN, and JBH in focus

End of Day Report – Monday 10 February: ASX 200 drops 29 | CAR, ANN, and JBH in focus

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% …

00:12:54  |   Mon 10 Feb 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.