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).
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 2006
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 28 October: ASX 200 up 10 | WTC and MIN slightly better
ASX 200 closes up 10 points at 8222 as caution creeps in. Quarterlies causing some serious volatility but banks under a little pressure with the Big Bank Basket down to $245.14 and CBA off 0.8%. ANZ …
Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 October: US markets mixed | Big ten days to come
US equities ended mixed Friday as the Dow dropped 259 points (-0.61%), the NASDAQ rose 0.56%, and the S&P 500 remained flat. Financial stocks came under selling pressure amid concerns over New York …
End of Day Report – Friday 25 October: The ASX limps into the weekend
The ASX 200 limped into the weekend up only 5 points to 8211, closing out the week down 0.87%. Banks solid again with CBA up 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket at $246.82 (+0.3%). Insurers were mixed, REIT…
Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 October: Dow falls for fourth day | Tech rallies, Tesla jumps 22%
US equities ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gaining 0.21% and 0.76%, buoyed by gains in Tesla rallying 21.9%, its biggest rally since May 2013, following strong earnings and bullish forecast…
End of Day Report – Thursday 24 October - The ASX Drops 10 Points Struggling off a Weak US Lead
The ASX 200 finished a quiet session down 10 points to 8206 (-0.1%) again rallying off early lows as banks were back in fashion. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $246.15 (+1.0%). Financials…
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 October: US markets down again | Tesla up 10%
Both the S&P 500 and the Dow had their third straight day of losses this week.
The 30-stock Dow plunged 409.94 points, or 0.96%, ending the day’s session at 42,514.95. The S&P 500 lost 0.92%, closing …
End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 October: ASX 200 finishes up 10 points in a quiet session
The ASX 200 finished a quiet session giving up early modest gains to close up 10 points at 8216. A mixed session, banks are holding firm with the Big Bank Basket up to $243.79 (+0.3%) with insurers e…
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 October: US markets stabilise | Maccas in trouble
The S&P 500 ended the session lower by 0.05%, closing at 5,851.20. It was the broad market index's first back-to-back loss since early September. The 30-stock Dow slid 6.71 points, or 0.02%, ending a…
End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 October: ASX falls 139 points as 10-year yields hit 4.43%
ASX 200 fell hard 139 points to 8206(1.7%) as selling hit all sectors. 10-year bond yields rose again, with interest rate-sensitive stocks suffering the most. The Big Bank Basket fell to $242.99 (-2.…
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 October: US markets nervous ahead of results | Yields jump
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday, giving back some of the strong gains from last week, as Treasury yields rose and investors awaited new earnings reports.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.18% to 5,85…
End of Day Report – Monday 21 October: MIN and WTC fall hard | Gold miners hitting highs
ASX 200 jumped 61 points to 8344 (+0.7%) as resources back in vogue. China cut rates today, iron ore futures rallied slightly. BHP up 1.4% on Samarco update, RIO up 1.9% and FMG rallying 1.5%. Gold m…
Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 October: Wall Street finishes higher, led by tech stocks
Wall Street finished last week higher, led by tech stocks following Netflix’s strong earnings report. The Dow rose 37 points (+0.09%) closing at a fresh record high, its fifth in the last six session…
End of Day Report – Friday 18 October: ASX 200 drops 73 points | Banks steady
ASX 200 closed down 73 points at 8264 (0.9%). A weak end to a good week. Resources under pressure again with the Big Three suffering despite iron ore better in Singapore. BHP off 2.2% and FMG slippin…
Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 October: Dow hits record | Netflix up 4.8% on results
Wall Street ended mixed following stronger-than-expected retail sales data. The Dow gained 161 points, clocking its fourth-record close in the last five sessions. The S&P 500 eased 0.02%, paring earl…
End of Day Report – Thursday 17 October: ASX 200 up 71 | Uranium and gold shine
ASX 200 closed off highs after jobs number but still up 71 points to a new record close 8356. Banks and industrials leading us higher again. The Big Bank Basket up to $245.49 (+1.7%) as results (and…
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 October: Dow hits new record | Jobs data at 11.30am
US equities finished higher overnight with traders rotating out of mega caps and into smaller firms. Russell 2000 gained 1.64% and has hit its highest level in almost three years and the S&P Small Ca…
End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 October: ASX 200 falls 34 points | Gold shines
ASX 200 closed 34 points down at 8285 (-0.4%) as China steadied. Normal service has been resumed, Banks up and resources down. Lithium stocks were hit hard after some downgrades from Macquarie. PLS o…
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 October: US markets slip on ASML falls
US equities ended lower near worst levels after Europe's most valuable chip company ASML -16% forecasted lower-than-expected 2025 sales, triggering a sell-off in the semiconductor sector. The Dow and…
End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 October: ASX hits new record, up 66 | Banks and miners rally
ASX 200 continued its march higher today, up 66 points to a new record close of 8318 (+0.8%) as the banks and miners rose in lockstep. The Big Four were back in demand with the Basket up to $240.18 (…
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 October: Momentum carries US markets higher
US equities kicked off the week on a positive note hitting fresh all-time highs in a fairly uneventful day of trade. The S&P 500 rose 0.77%, notching its 46th record high this year. The Dow also post…