Market Updates
By: Marcus Today
Language: en-au
Categories: Business, Investing
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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End of Day Report – Tuesday 16th December - ASX 200 falls 36 to 8598 - US Futures down - Asia down - Tech wrecked again - Banks steady
Dec 16, 2025The ASX 200 slipped another 36 points to 8598 (0.4%) as we wait for US data and Futures turned negative. Asian markets also under pressure as the AI trade sees air leaving. Banks slipped, CBA steady, WBC down 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $271.96 (), other financials falling, ASX down another 2.9% with GQG off 3.1% and MQG bucking the trend up 0.2%, Insurers were firm, SUN up 0.8% and MPL rising 0.4%. REITs slid lower, GMG down 0.1% and VCX falling 1.6%. Tech stocks in trouble again,
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16th December - US markets drift ahead of data - SPI down 1 - DRO order - Resources back in focus
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End of Day Report – Monday 15th December ASX 200 fall 62 pts - Narrow range - Miners sold down - Banks steady - ASX falls nearly 6% on ASIC reforms.-
Dec 15, 2025The ASX 200 started off the week down 62 points to 8635 (0.7%). Miners bore the brunt of the selling after a stellar week last week, with BHP down 2.9% and RIO falling 2.4% on lower iron ore and copper prices. Gold miners too in profit taking mode after solid gains on Friday. GMD fell 5.4% and NEM off 0.9%. Lithium miners were also in profit taking mode as PLS fell 3.9% and LTR off 6.4%. Uranium stocks dropped hard as the AI trade in the US was called into question again, and thus the energy trade.
Pre-Market Report – Monday 15th December US market pulls back on AI fears - SPI down 51 - Iron ore falls - TWE in trading halt
Dec 14, 2025Wall St had a nasty fall overnight as Broadcom results drove an uptick in AI ROI concerns and hawkish Fed speak drove up bond yields. S&P 500 down 1.1%. Closing near the low on average volume. Dow down 370. Nasdaq down 1.7%. Its worst session since the Nvidia results drop on 20 November. All about Tech as Broadcom down 11.4% compounded the 10.8% Thursday night fall in Oracle.
Copper fell 3% on the LME as profit taking crept in a... Duration: 00:10:33End of Day Report – Friday 12th December - ASX 200 up 105 - 0.7% for the week - Gold miners soar - Banks rally hard - CSL up too - US Futures mixed.
Dec 12, 2025The ASX 200 finished the week on a very firm note up 105 points to 8697(1.2%). Up 0.7% for the week. Across the board gains, with banks surging as CBA rose 2.1% and NAB up 1.8% after its AGM. The Big Bank Basket rose to $272.70 (+1.8%). Other financials also did well, MQG bouncing 2.7% and insurers too better. QBE and SUN up over 1%. REITs bounced, GMG up 0.8% and VCX up 2.4% with healthcare too also doing well, CSL rallying 2.9% with SIG up 1.4%. Industrials better...
Duration: 00:13:10Pre-Market Report – Friday 12th December - US Markets hit records - Resources shine - SPI up 88
Dec 11, 2025The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reached new heights on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve interest rate cut followed by disappointing Oracle results prompted investors to move out of high-flying tech stocks and into names that can benefit from a growing U.S. economy.
The 30-stock Dow rose 646.26 points, or 1.34%, to finish at 48,704.01, a fresh closing high. The index also scored a new record intraday high, supported by a rise in Visa shares after the name was upgraded at Bank of America. The broad market S&P 500 traded up 0.21% to settle at 6,901.00, which was also...
Duration: 00:10:11End of Day Report – Thursday 11th December ASX 200 up 13 points as Jobs and Futures weigh - Resources continue to shine - Retail slips
Dec 11, 2025The ASX 200 started in fine form after the Fed rate cut, but finished up only 13 points to 8592 (0.2%) as enthusiasm waned after the jobs data and US futures losses. A mixed picture across the market, CBA fell 0.7% as the other three rose, the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $267.77. MQG bounced 1.4% and other financials mixed. Healthcare stumbled into casualty, CSL dropped 1.6%, RMD down 2.3% and TLX dropped 2.1%. Retails also under pressure again, JBH off 1.5% and APE dipping 3.9%. PMV fell hard...
Duration: 00:13:10Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11th December - Fed cuts - US markets kick - SPI up 76 - USD falls
Dec 10, 2025The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates once again this year and as traders bet more easing was ahead next year.
The 30-stock average gained 497.46 points, or 1.1%, to close at 48,057.75. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7% to end the day at 6,886.68 and briefly traded above its previous record closing high of 6,890.89. The Nasdaq Composite increased 0.3% to 23,654.16. The Fed approved another quarter percentage point cut at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting. The cut, which marks its third in a row, brings the federal funds rate to a range...
Duration: 00:14:32End of Day Report – Wednesday 10th December - ASX 200 drfits 7 points lower - Resources shine - Rate sensitive stocks fall - Fed tonight
Dec 10, 2025The ASX 200 wandered around again today, waiting for the Fed, closing down 7 points to 8579 (0.1%). Banks eased back slightly, CBA down 0.5% and the Big Bank Basket fell to $267.79 (0.4%). MQG sliding another 0.7% again with other financials easier. Insurers came back to earth, with QBE down 0.4% and IAG off 1.0%. Industrials were flat, retailers fell, APE down 2.3% and JBH off 2.3% with TPW continuing to slide, off another 3.0%. WES was a bright spot up 0.7%, maybe lithium exposure! Healthcare eased back too, CSL down 0.1% and <...
Duration: 00:15:21Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10th December US markets in wait and see - JP Morgan falls nearly 5% on CFO comments - Gold and silver in focus - SPI up 24
Dec 09, 2025US stocks were middling overnight as the market sweats the Fed tomorrow, US time. The Nasdaq was up 0.13% and the S&P500 down 0.1%.The only notable move from big tech was Tesla stabilising 1.3% after its 4% drop in the previous session. The news about Nvidia selling into China couldn’t keep the stocking firing, with it slipping 0.3%. There’s pushback to the deal from Democrats and China “hawks”. Gold and lithium shares showed strength and silver hit a record high of US$60 an ounce. Bitcoin rallied to $92k...
Duration: 00:12:48End of Day Report – Tuesday 9th December ASX 200 drops 39 - RBA keeps rates on hold - BAP craters
Dec 09, 2025The ASX 200 fell 39 points to 8586 (0.5%) after the RBA kept rates on hold as forecast. The index was down a similar amount before the 2.30pm announcement. Banks drifted lower, CBA down 0.6% and WBC off 0.6% with insurers staging a modest recovery, QBE up 1.2% and MPL rising 2.7%. MQG dropped another 0.9% with PNI falling 1.1%. REITs mixed, GMG down % with the rest of the sector better. Healthcare eased, CSL down 2.0% and RMD falling 2.3%. Retail stocks fell on the rates news, JBH off 1.9% and ...
Duration: 00:12:27Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9th December - US markets slip ahead of Fed - SPI down 24 - RBA Today - No change
Dec 08, 2025US stocks were down overnight as the market keeps sweating the Fed meeting coming up. All sectors in the red. SP500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.14%. Bond yields also kept pressing higher. There’s still been plenty of action. The major report is that Nvidia will be allowed to sell its H200 chips to China, sending the stock up 1.7%.
Paramount Skydance is launching a hostile bid for Warner, at $30 per share, all cash. The Netflix bid was at $27.75, split between $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix common stock. Either bid...
Duration: 00:12:20End of Day Report – Monday 8th December- ASX 200 falls 10 - Quiet day - RBA. tomorrow - Lithium stocks soar.
Dec 08, 2025The ASX 200 slipped 10 points in quiet trade to 8624 (0.1%). Banks eased slightly with ANZ and NAB down around 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket up to $269.33 (0.3%). Other financials and insurers were firm, QBE up 1.1% and ZIP doing well, up 5.7%. Industrials wafted around, retailers fell with JBH and WES showing modest losses. REITs were slightly better, led by GMG and TLS had a good day as did REA. Technology stocks were mixed, WTC up 0.8% and XRO continuing...
Duration: 00:13:56Pre-Market Report – Monday 8th December - US markets drift higher ahead of Fed - SPI down 13 - NSR gets agreed bid
Dec 07, 2025Wall St ground higher Friday ‘Expectations for Fed rate cuts’ was the excuse for last week’s market rally and that same narrative supported a more modest rise in the three major indices this week. S&P 500 up 0.3% vs the ASX 200 up 0.2%. Nasdaq up 0.9% and the Dow up 239 points. S&P 500 up 0.2% overnight after PCE inflation and consumer spending prints from September both met expectations. Light volume. Nasdaq up 0.3%. Dow up 104 points. Risk-on Technology and Discretionary sto...
Duration: 00:14:26End of Day Report – Friday 5th December Resources Show Strength
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 5th December - US markets drift - SPI up 20 - Gold steady - Energy in focus - Day Two
Dec 04, 2025US markets mixed: S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished narrowly higher for the week, with small caps outperforming; leadership came from AI enablers, banks, brokers, machinery and select retail, while consumer defensives and cyclicals lagged.Rates, FX & commodities: US Treasury yields rose 3–5bp with the curve flattening; the US dollar strengthened, gold gained 0.3%, Bitcoin fell 1.1%, and WTI crude rose 1.2%.Market tone: Trading lacked clear macro direction as investors focused on company-specific news (Micro > Macro) ahead of key AI earnings events, the fi...
Duration: 00:13:25End of Day Report – Thursday 4th December ASX 200 closes near high up 23 - Banks firm - Copper shines - BHP RIO up over 3.7% - US futures better
Dec 04, 2025The ASX 200 meandered around waiting for the Test to start. At the close, the index was up 23 points to 8618 (0.3%) in a narrow trading range. Banks found some buyers with the Big Bank Basket rallying to $266.71 (0.8%) as ANZ continued higher, up 1.7%. Financials generally were on hold, REITs slid with GMG down 2.7% as higher bond yields took their toll after household spending showed renewed strength. Industrials too were wishy washy, ALL down 0.7% and COL off 1.7% with retailers falling, JBH down 2.1% and TPW falling another 2.4%. ...
Duration: 00:13:56Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4th December - US Markets better - Tech lags as rotation continues - Russell up 2% - SPI up 21 - Copper hits record - Resources in focus.
Dec 03, 2025US stocks were up modestly overnight, with the Nasdaq up 0.17% and the SP500 0.30%. The Dow was up 408 points. Private sector data showed that payrolls declined in November. Government numbers won’t be available until after the Fed meeting. It was enough to support stocks for the day, plus some helpful inflation data. There wasn’t much action in big tech, but the broader chip makers had a strong day and the small cap index the Russell 2000 rose 1.9%. US financials also lifted. The VIX settled lower at a benign reading of 1...
Duration: 00:14:59End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 December: ASX 200 up 16 points | GDP disappoints some
Dec 03, 2025The ASX 200 rose just 16 points to 8595 (0.2%) after slightly disappointing GDP numbers boosted hopes for steady rates at least. Banks were stable, ANZ up % with the Big Bank Basket up to $264.60 (0.3%) with MQG bouncing back 1.0%. Other financials were quiet, REITs rallied on the GDP despite yields rising to 4.64%. Industrials eased back, BXB down 1.1%, healthcare slipped, SIG down 1.4% and retails drifted lower, APE down 0.4% and WEB off 1.0%. Tech was mixed, WTC up 4.5% on its Investor Day, XRO fell 0.2% and the All-Tech Index<...
Duration: 00:14:54Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3rd December - US market slightly positive - Bitcoin bounces - GDP today - Resources to drift
Dec 02, 2025US stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in bitcoin and technology names, as traders recovered some of the ground lost in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 185.13 points, or 0.39%, to end the day at 47,474.46. The S&P 500 climbed 0.25% to settle at 6,829.37, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.59% to finish at 23,413.67.
Bitcoin rose around 7% Tuesday, recouping some of its losses from the prior day. Tech players linked to the artificial intelligence trade supported the broader market as well. AI chip darling Nvidia increased almost 1%, while AI infrastructure play Credo Technology soared 10% and hit an all-time...
Duration: 00:12:09End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 December: ASX 200 up 15, quiet day | Iron ore miners better
Dec 02, 2025The ASX 200 pushed 15 points higher to 8580 (0.2%) in another quiet directionless day of trade. Banks were steady with the Big Bank Basket at $263.74 (0.3%), MQG fell 1.2% as the German Cum Div case ramps up. Other financials were mixed with ZIP down 10.6% on some US states querying BNPL fees. REITs rose led by GMG up 0.3% and SCG up 2.2% with industrials mixed, TLS up 0.8% and WOW and COL better. CPU bounced 2.7% with tech stocks easing back again, WTC down 2.3% and ...
Duration: 00:14:54Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2nd December - US markets slip - Bitcoin slides - SPI up 6 - CKF and Trade today
Dec 01, 2025Wall Street drifted lower overnight as the recent recovery rally took a pause. The SP500 was down 0.53% and the Nasdaq 0.38%. That was at least slightly better than the futures trading suggested before the regular day session began.
The big action was in bitcoin, which dropped 6.4% for its sharpest daily decline since March, according to The Wall Street Journal. BTC is generally considered a great barometer of risk sentiment, so the recent action suggests any share market rally may struggle to get going. We know the market is sweating the next Fed meeting on December 10.
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Duration: 00:13:56End of Day Report – Monday 1st December - ASX 200 drops 49 points - Japan slips on rate rise possibility - AUB off - TWE Write-off.
Dec 01, 2025The ASX 200 dropped 49 points to 8565 (0.6%) after a promising start. US futures in the negative hurt sentiment, together with Japanese losses on higher rates coming. Losses pretty much across the board, CSL fell 1.4% on vaccine concerns, the banks wilted with the Big Bank Basket down to $262.95 (0.7%). ANZ falling 1.3% and financials under pressure, HUB down 4.5% and NWL falling 4.0%. MQG dipped 0.4%. REITS slid with SGP down 2.3% and VCX off 1.2%. Industrials also sliding, TLS down 1.2% with CPU falling 3.3% and REA<...
Duration: 00:11:26Pre-Market Report – Monday 1st December - US Markets firm - Commodities jump - SPI up 4 - TWE write offs - AUB bid pulled.
Nov 30, 2025Wall St had a good short session overnight on thin volume. Path of least resistance in the short-term higher amid a lack of major news. S&P 500 up 0.54%, closing on the high. Nasdaq up 0.65%. Dow up 289 points. Another broad rally, all sectors higher save for Health Care. Energy best despite WTI falling 0.4%. Rubio not planning to attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting regarding the Ukraine/Russia peace deal. A surprise move which signals Washington’s frustration with th...
Duration: 00:12:27End of Day Report – Friday 28th November ASX 200 down 3 - Up 2.4% for the week - Slow down - US half day - Futures better - Gold up 5% this week.
Nov 28, 2025The ASX 200 drifted lower today in listless trade finishing down 3 to 8614. Up 2.4% this week. Banks eased back with the Big Bank Basket down to $264.84 (-1.1%) as CBA dropped 1.3% and ANZ down 1.4%. SUN continued lower on storm damage. Other financials rose with NWL up 0.7% and GQG rising 2.0%. Industrials mostly better, WES up 0.6% with WOW up 3.2% as tech did well today. WTC rallied another 4.7%, though XRO down 0.7%. The All-Tech Index was up.
In resources, gold miners once...
Duration: 00:10:45Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 November: US markets closed - SPI down 26 - Quiet day ahead
Nov 27, 2025US markets closed last night. European markets lightly firmer- Commodities drifting lower SPI down 26 - Quiet day ahead.
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End of Day Report – Thursday 27 November: Tech Gives The ASX A Small Gain -
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 November: US markets rally into Thanksgiving - SPI up 30 - QBE - Resources in focus.
Nov 26, 2025US stocks rose overnight, with the SP500 up 0.69% and Nasdaq 0.85%. It was on light volume, with under 15 billion shares traded against the usual 20bn. The markets are closed tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday. The VIX fell back further, now under 20. It was a solid session for chip stocks, with Nvidia stabilising 1.3% and even stronger gains in Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. The other big tech stocks were middling, save for Microsoft and Tesla that rose 1.9% and 1.6% respectively.
SPI futures...
Duration: 00:15:21End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 November: ASX 200 jumps 70 - CPI higher than expected - Resources rally - TPW doomed.
Nov 26, 2025The ASX 200 gave up its strong start to close up 70 points to 8607 as the higher-than-expected CPI number took the top off things. It was a monthly number, so can be more volatile, but 3.8% was above RBA and economist’s expectations. Banks were mixed with CBA steady as NAB and WBC dipped down. The Big Bank Basket rose to $266.89 (+0.1%). MQG had a good day, up 2.8% and wealth managers also pushed ahead, HUB up 1.9% and NWL up 1.3%. Insurers mildly positive, SUN up 0.8% with ...
Duration: 00:15:37Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 November: US Markets rally again - Nvidia slips - SPI up 97 - CPI at 11.30am
Nov 25, 2025The Dow jumped 664 points on Tuesday as markets shook off early losses, with traders positioning for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also finished higher after a mid-session dip. Rate-cut expectations strengthened following reports that Kevin Hassett — viewed as dovish and aligned with Trump’s low-rate stance — is the leading candidate for the next Fed chair. The White House may announce the nominee before Christmas, adding to market speculation.
Consumers soured on the current economy and their prospects for the future, with worries growing over the ability to find a job, acc...
Duration: 00:15:34End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 November: ASX 200 closes up 12 - Resources rally - Banks slip - CPI tomorrow
Nov 25, 2025A quieter day as the ASX 200 rose 12 points to close at 8537 (0.1%). Banks were in the doldrums, entering official correction territory as BEN AML issues sunk the sector, CBA dropped 1.2% and NAB off 0.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $266.70 (0.7%). Other financials fell, Insurers eased, QBE off 1.5% and IAG falling 1.7%. REITs drifted lower, GMG down 0.7% and VCX off 1.6%. Industrials were a little weaker, WES fell 0.8% with WOW and COL easing back, tech slid, WTC o...
Duration: 00:14:07Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 November: US markets kick higher again - Alphabet hits record - SPI up 35 - Gold up 1.7%
Nov 24, 2025US markets bounced back strongly ahead of Thanksgiving, with tech leading the charge after recent AI-driven weakness. The S&P 500 rose 1.55%, the Nasdaq jumped 2.69% — its best session since May — and the Dow added 0.44%.
Alphabet surged 6% as investors warmed to Google’s upgraded Gemini 3 AI model, sparking a broader rally across AI-linked stocks. Broadcom leapt 11%, Micron gained 8%, while Palantir and AMD each climbed 6%. Meta, Nvidia and Amazon also moved higher as optimism returned to the sector.
SPI up 35 Gold up 1.8%. BEN has issues with AML.
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Duration: 00:12:33End of Day Report – Monday 24 November: ASX 200 climbs 109 - Green across screens - QUB and MVF help sentiment
Nov 24, 2025A solid start to the week with the ASX 200 up 109 points to 8525 (1.3%). Across the board gains, with US futures pointing slightly higher too. Banks were better led by CBA up 1.2% and the Big Bank Basket up to $268.55 (1.1%). Financials were generally firm, even GQG up 0.6% and SOL rising 1.8% as it joined with Genesis to make a bid for MVF at 80c. Insurers rose, QBE up 1.4% and REITs did well, GMG up 2.1% and SGP rallying 2.3%. Industrials in the green, WES up 0.2...
Duration: 00:12:33Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 November: US markets rally ahead of Thanksgiving week - BHP doesn't bid for Anglo - Macquarie bids for QUB - SPI up 92
Nov 23, 2025The US markets rose after Fed Member John Williams signalled openness to a Fed December cut. All the major SP500 sectors were positive, with healthcare leading the way. Alphabet was the best of the big tech firms, rising 3.5%. Nvidia was down 1%. Dual listed firm Life360 notably rose 4.6%. The VIX retreated to 23 but remains elevated.
SPI futures up 92 points. Macquarie bids for QUB - MVF gets a bid - BHP pulls its bid!
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Duration: 00:13:37End of Day Report – Friday 21 November: ASX Hit Hard
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 November: US Markets drop as volatility increases -1100 pt move on Dow - VIX Jumps - SPI back down 142 pts - WTC AGM
Nov 20, 2025The Nasdaq rallied as much as 2% after the open before reversing to finish the session -2%. That’s the highest daily trading range since April’s “Liberation Day”. Nvidia did an even bigger swing and finished down -3%.
The VIX jumped to as high as 28 at one point. Why the tizz? No one can put a finger on a singular cause. The jobs number looks the obvious culprit. The US added more jobs than expected, and that makes rate cuts less likely.
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Duration: 00:12:51End of Day Report – Thursday 20 November: Relief rally as Nvidia delivers
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 November: Nasdaq up 0.6% - Nvidia Beats Expectations
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 November: ASX 200 slips 21 points ahead of Nvidia - Make or Break? Gold miners up - Banks down DRO stuffed.
Nov 19, 2025The ASX 200 started positively to fade to a loss of 21 points to 8454 (0.3%). Banks showed weakness with more slippage as the Big Bank Basket fell to $264.08 (-1.3%) CBA off 1.3% and ANZ down 2.0%. MQG continues to slide, down 1,4% and HUB off 1.1%. GQG is enjoying a rare moment in the sun, up 9.1% as it is pursuing an anti-AI tilt. Insurers eased, REITs were slightly firmer, GMG bouncing back 1.1% and VCX up 2.0%. Industrials were mixed again, ALL up 0.8% and LNW gaining 4.4%. Retailers fell, <...
Duration: 00:12:03Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 November: US Markets slip again - SPI down 15 - AGMs continue - Wage data today
Nov 18, 2025US markets were down again overnight as the market sweats the Nvidia results due tomorrow after the US market close. The SP500 was down 0.8%, down four sessions in a row. The Nasdaq was off 1.2%. The VIX rose 7% to hit its highest level in a month at 24. Technical analysts point out that the Nasdaq and SP500 are now below their 50-day moving averages for the first time since April.
We also saw news around another big AI deal too. Microsoft and Nvidia a...
Duration: 00:12:43End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 November: ASX 200 drops nearly 2% | TNE down over 17%
Nov 18, 2025A nasty start to the day accelerated to a loss of 167 points (-1.9%) on the ASX 200 as RBA minutes and US futures took us down. The big three sectors were hit hard with the iron ore miners smacked. BHP off 3.7% on UK court ruling and RIO off 2.7% with FMG falling 2.0%. Energy stocks also slipped, WDS down 1.9% with STO off 0.6% and uranium stocks under pressure. Gold miners too sold off as bullion slipped, NST down 5.6% and EVN down 5.2% with lithium the only sector that saw any...
Duration: 00:14:47Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 November: US markets slide again ahead of Nvidia | SPI down 52
Nov 17, 2025Not much fun at all for investors in the US overnight. The VIX spiked up 11.6% as the SP500 fell 0.9% to 6672. The Nasdaq was off 0.8% to 22708. The Russell 2000 was worse, down nearly 2%. There was no hiding in Big Tech, with Nvidia off 1.9% as its results on Wednesday loom ever closer over the market. Apple, Meta and Amazon were all down. The only winner was Alphabet, up 3% as news came out that Berkshire Hathaway has been accumulating the stock. Only the Utilities sector...
Duration: 00:12:43End of Day Report – Monday 17 November: ASX 200 claws back early losses - Up 2 pts - Iron ore helps - ELD cheer - IPX hit with short sellers report
Nov 17, 2025The ASX 200 closed up 2 points to 8636 in a quiet session ahead of a big week in the US. Good comeback after a near 50 point fall this morning. Some signs of confidence returning with banks seeing a resumption of the sell CBA, buy the other three switch. The Big Bank Basket fell to $272.47 (-0.4%) as CBA dropped 1.0%. MQG ex-dividend today, down 2.3% with financials slightly firmer, QBE up 0.5% and HUB up 2.7% with NWL gaining. REITs firmed, GMG up 0.5% and CHC up 1.7% w...
Duration: 00:12:08Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 November: US Markets mixed - SPI down 17 - ELD results - Nvidia the big event this week.
Nov 16, 2025Wall St staged a recovery from opening lows to finish near flat in another volatile session. S&P 500 flat on average volume. Nasdaq up 0.13%. Dow underperformed. Down 310 points and down 1100 in two sessions after hitting record highs earlier in the week. Short-term rotation from growth to value didn’t last long. The weak open coming from the same narrative as yesterday – odds of a Fed December rate cut falling due to inflation concerns (no official economic data released). 50% to 45% this time (agai...
Duration: 00:13:58End of Day Report – Friday 14 November: ASX Drops 119 Points -
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 14th November US Markets crack - Dow down 800 - Bitcoin drops below $100k - SPI down 136 - Rate cut hope dwindle
Nov 13, 2025The ASX is set for a very tough open after Wall Street went down heavily and dragged the ASX futures down with it. It was the biggest one day fall for the SP500 and Nasdaq for over a month. It’s a similar story to the ASX yesterday with the prospect of rate cuts becoming fainter. In the US, the odds of a cut were 70% last week. Their only 47% now. The Nasdaq was down 2.2% and the SP500 1.66%. Volume lifted back to 20.8 bn shares after the recent lull, an...
Duration: 00:13:19End of Day Report – Thursday 13th November - ASX Drops 0.5% on Strong Jobs Number
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13th November - Dow hits new record - Rotation to Financials and Healthcare - SPI up 11 - AGMs and Results - XRO - ORI - Jobs Today
Nov 12, 2025The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to new heights on Wednesday, extending its gains from the previous session, as Wall Street looked ahead to a potential end to the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown.
The 30-stock Dow was last up 334 points, or 0.7%, and hit a fresh intraday high in the session. The S&P 500 traded around the flatline, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3%.
SPI up 11 - Australia’s October labour force report is due at 11.30am.
Results expected on Thursday from Graincorp, Orica, Xero, Catapult Sports and Infratil.
Companies schedu...
Duration: 00:15:17End of Day Report – Wednesday 12th November - ASX 200 down 19 - CBA falls again - ALL and 360 drop hard on Results .
Nov 12, 2025The ASX 200 slipped again by 19 points to 8807 (0.2%) as CBA continued to weigh, off another 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $279.76 (-1.6%). Joining in the casualty list were 360 off 13.1% on disappointing numbers and ALL down 7.5% as it came up lemons. Our dismal tech sector continues to slide as XRO head lower still, off 2.2% and WTC down 0.8%. REA fell 2.5% and CAR down 1.0%. Industrials were ok, TCL up 0.5% and WES gaining 0.7% with COL and WOW better, ...
Duration: 00:13:50Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12th November US Mixed - Veteran's Day - No Bond Market - Dow hits record - Nvidia down - SPI up 15 - AGMs continue
Nov 11, 2025A quiet session for US markets overnight. The bond market was closed for Veteran’s Day. There was also light volume on the share market, with only 15.3bn shares traded. The average over the last month is 20bn. That said, the Dow Jones index closed at a record high, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.25% with Nivida and other AI related firms closing lower. CoreWeave took a big 16% hit after it lowered its revenue forecast. The VIX continued to moderate down. Positive sentiment continues to flow from a likely resolution to th...
Duration: 00:15:17End of Day Report – Tuesday 11th November ASX 200 falls 17 - CBA down 6.6% kills index - BEN off 8.5%- Gold and lithium shine.
Nov 11, 2025The ASX 200 fell 17 points to 8824 (0.2%) as CBA stumbled 6.6% lower on trading update. Every 1% is a 10-point fall. This wiped any thoughts of gains off the table. The Big Bank Basket fell to $284.31 (-3.8%). WBC bucked the trend in the banks, up 1.3%. Financial generally flat, MQG up 0.7% and QBE rising 0.6%. Industrials generally firmer, TCL up 1.0%, WES up 0.6% and WOW and COL slightly firmer. REITs firmed, GMG up 1.5% and SGP rising 1.3%. TLS also had a g...
Duration: 00:14:50Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11th November - US markets rally hard on shutdown news - SPI up 43 - CBA update - BEN too - Gold up - Risk on.
Nov 10, 2025A good night for markets in the first session for the week. Both the SP500 (+1.5%) and the Nasdaq (2.4%) rose. Nvidia punched back 6% after its recent wobble. Tesla lifted 3.7%, with investors apparently not concerned about Elon Musk’s new pay deal.
The Dow lifted 389 points. It’s a risk on move. Stronger conviction around the end of the US government shutdown this week helped sentiment as we await the delayed US data due. Bitcoin’s now rallied back to US$106,000 per BTC. Gold lifted a strong 2.7%.
SPI fut...
Duration: 00:14:57End of Day Report – Monday 10th November - ASX 200 up 66 - ANZ Results cheer up 3.2% - US Senate votes to end shutdown - US Futures rally hard - Good news from MND and DOW
Nov 10, 2025The ASX 200 kicked 66 points higher to 8836 (0.8%) as news of a Senate vote to end the shutdown brought risk appetite back. ANZ results helped the banking sector as the market warmed to the transformation story, with the stock hitting record highs, up 3.2%. The Big Bank Basket rose to $295.69 (0.2%) with CBA slipping slightly.
Financials were better, as MQG found some analyst love and ZIP rose 4.5% on Nasdaq listing news. NWL rallied 2.4%, with XYZ...
Duration: 00:13:22Pre-Market Report – Monday 10th November - Weak US Lead - ANZ Results Miss -
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End of Day Report – Friday 7th November- ASX 200 Falls 59 - Down 1.2% for the week - MQG falls hard - Banks off - Tech tumbles
Nov 07, 2025The ASX smashed lower to finish the week off 59 points at 8770 (0.7%), with the week down 1.2%. Felt like a lot more really! Banks came under pressure, coming off all-time highs as MQG was dumped 5.7% and WBC and CBA fell hard. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $295.13 (-1.1%). Financials and wealth managers continued to fall, with NWL off 2.6% and AMP down 2.9%. REITs were a mixed bag — GMG ste...
Duration: 00:13:22Pre-Market Report – Friday 7th November - US markets continue pullback - Bitcoin slips - Gold steady - SPI down 14 - MQG numbers
Nov 06, 2025US stocks down overnight, with SP500 down 1.1% and the Nasdaq off 1.85%. The VIX sprang back 11% to close just under 20. Bitcoin can’t lift strongly either. Big Tech under some pressure, with TSLA -3% as shareholders sweat the Musk pay deal. Meta and Amazon were both off over 2%, and Nvidia is now down 9% in 3 sessions. Apple managed to weather the selling and stay flat. Some recent (private) data shows a grim statistic for American workers. October saw the most job cut...
Duration: 00:16:37End of Day Report – Thursday 6th November - ASX 200 closes up 26 - NAB down 3.3% on Results - US Futures ease - JHX drops again
Nov 06, 2025The ASX 200 managed to cling to small gains today, up 26 points to 8828 (0.3%).
NAB fell 3.3% after results saw some profit-taking on low growth, WBC down 1.2% as it went ex-dividend. Insurers were better, with QBE up 1.7% and MPL up 0.8%, while other financials remained sloppy and weak.
Industrials generally mixed — TLS up 0.6%, TCL up 0.8%, and ALL rising 1.3%, with WES slipping 1.2% again, and JBH falling 3.1%. Travel stocks also fell, WEB down 2.7% and FLT losing altitude, off 1.4%.
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Duration: 00:12:58Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6th November - US markets recover - SCOTUS in focus - SPI up 66 - NAB results - AGM Season continues
Nov 05, 2025The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 225.76 points, or 0.48%, to close at 47,311.00. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to finish at 6,796.29, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.65% to settle at 23,499.80. Investors were paying attention to the Supreme Court hearing Wednesday regarding President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Some encouraging data on the economy Wednesday with better-than-expected ADP payrolls data and a stronger-than-expected ISM services economy reading. However, the strong data did give a boost to yields, something that some investors may not like to see with expectations growing for a third Federal Reserve rate cut in December.
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B... Duration: 00:15:12End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 November: ASX 200 claws back heavy losses to close down 12 | Banks hit new highs
Nov 05, 2025The ASX fell another 12 points to 8802, well off lows, as resources were slammed hard. The market finished well off the lows of the day as US futures recovered from heavy early losses. Banks held up again, CBA up 1.3% and the Big Bank Basket up to $297.93 (+0.9 % ). MQG dropped 0.4%, and financials were mixed — ASX up 1.6% and GQG off 1.7% again. Insurers saw small gains, SUN up 0.6% and MPL up 1.2% on an acquisition. Industrials were mixed, TLS rose 1.5% with BXB recovering slightly, WOW an...
Duration: 00:15:54Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5th November US markets crack - Nasdaq falls 2% - SPI up 18! WDS Capital Day
Nov 04, 2025Stocks fell on Tuesday, pressured by declines in artificial intelligence-related names like Palantir, as investors grew increasingly concerned about valuations in the bull market-leading shares.
The S&P 500 declined 1.17% to close at 6,771.55, while the Nasdaq Composite traded down 2.04% to finish at 23,348.64. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 251.44 points, or 0.53%, to 47,085.24.
Wall St falls as bank CEOs warn of possible pullback, sparking tech bubble jittersNorwegian opposition complicates Musk's path to $1 trillion pay dealUK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budgetWall Street heavyweights flag risk of pullback in equity marketsCOMPANIES
... Duration: 00:13:03End of Day Report – Tuesday 4th November ASX 200 drops 81 on iron ore majors - RBA holds rates steady as expected - Melbourne Cup - US futures ease back.
Nov 04, 2025The ASX 200 dropped another 81 points to 8814 (0.9%) as the RBA kept rates unchanged as expected. Banks and iron ore miners synchronised falls, with the Big Bank Basket down to $295.15 (-0.4%). WBC saw buyers up 1.5% on broker comments post the result. CBA down 0.8%. Insurers and financials slid, MQG down 0.8% and QBE off 0.7%, with SOL continuing to flounder off another 1.7%. REITs under pressure again, GMG off 1.9% and SGP falling 1.1%. Industrials weaker with some exceptions, DMP, LNW and PWH in the...
Duration: 00:12:24Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4th November - US Markets mixed - Amazon hits high - Palantir results - RBA and Cup today SPI down 9
Nov 03, 2025The big deals just keep coming over in the USA. Amazon hit all time highs on the news that OpenAI has signed a seven year deal to buy services from Amazon’s cloud division AWS. It’s worth $38bn. Amazon rose 4%, lifting again after its quarterly report last week. That helped the Nasdaq rise 0.45%. Tesla also rose 2%, momentum starting to form after the wobble around it quarterly update back on October 22. Nvidia also rose 2%. Its most advanced AI chips remain reserved for US companies. That’s not all. The firm b...
Duration: 00:13:03End of Day Report – Monday 3rd November - Banks lead ASX 200 higher up 13 - Lithium slips and Copper falls.
Nov 03, 2025The ASX 200 started badly down some 40 points but rallied to close up 13 at 8892 (0.2%). Once again it was the banks that led the turnaround with WBC numbers pleasing and the sale of the RAMS Home Loan book also a positive. The bank closed up 2.8% with the Big Bank Basket at $297.33 (+2%). CBA kicked up 2.3% and other financials were mixed. REITs slid with GMG down 0.2% and SGP off 0.8% and insurers also fell, QBE down 1.2%. Industrials ended up mixed, after a sluggish start, WES up 0.3% and REA...
Duration: 00:12:43Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 November: US markets slightly higher, SPI down 5 | RBA in focus
Nov 02, 2025Wall St ended slightly higher as positive Amazon results outweighed falling odds for a rate cut in December. Tech sector down overall yet the Nasdaq performed best up 0.61%. S&P 500 up 0.27%. Closing off highs on average volume. Dow up 41 points. Amazon up 9.6% (had been +13% after hours) took not just the Cyclicals sector up but the entire S&P by ~0.45%. Apple lost all its after hours gain to finish down 0.4%. Meta continued its slide. Now down nearly 14% since...
Duration: 00:11:43End of Day Report – Friday 31st October - ASX Finishes Flat - Down 1.5% for the Week
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 31st October - US markets ease ahead of Apple and Amazon - Both beats - SPI up 13 - Quarterlies and AGMs in focus
Oct 30, 2025US shares were down overnight, with the NASDAQ off 1.57% and SP500 (-0.99%) also weakening. Meta fell 11.3% as the market reacted further to their earnings update yesterday. Most of the other big players also down, with Tesla -4.6%, Microsoft -2.9% and Nvidia -2%. Two brighter spots were Amazon, which is up a powerful 11.6% in the after market after its update showed its AWS division had the strongest growth in three years. Apple’s quarterly revenue also came in higher than expectations, with new iPhone models and AI...
Duration: 00:14:11End of Day Report – Thursday 30th October ASX 200 falls 41 - All eyes on Trump v Xi - WES drops 7% CSL up 5%
Oct 30, 2025The ASX 200 dropped another 41 points to 8886 as interest rate sensitive stocks fell and WES dropped 7.1% on AGM comments. Banks held firm as we await details from APEC on the Trump/Xi Meeting which was all over in 90 minutes. The Big Bank Basket held at $289.37 (+0.1%), with insurers slipping and financials a little wishy washy. REITs tumbled as rates rose, GMG down 1.3% and SCG off 2.9% on rate rethink. Industrials were also weaker, ALL fell 2.2% with WOW gaining 3.3% at the expense COL down 2.6%. ...
Duration: 00:14:27Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30th October - US markets stall on Fed cuts - Tech results after hours mixed - SPI down 32 - COL results
Oct 29, 2025Big night for Wall Street as the SP500 finished flat but the Nasdaq rose 0.5%. Focus on US company earnings and the Fed meeting. Rates cut 0.25% but pushed back against any assumption of another one in December. Bond yields and USD up. US10Y up 10bp. Gold initially up over 1.5% before losing all gains. Equities took an initial hit before recovering. The odds of a December cut dropped from 90% to 71%. The Fed also announced an end to its “QT” policy. Aime...
Duration: 00:15:28End of Day Report – Wednesday 29th October - ASX 200 drops 86 as inflation comes in hot - Banks and REITS fall - CSL still falling too - Resources better - Gold and Uranium in focus.
Oct 29, 2025The ASX 200 dropped 86 points to 8926 (-1.0%) as inflation came in hotter than expected and snuffed out any rate cut hopes for next week. The banks bore the brunt, CBA down 2.1% and WBC falling 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket falling to $289.08 (-2.1%). Insurers fell, QBE down 1.6% and SUN off 2.0%. Other interest rate stocks fell, TCL down 1.9% and REITs under pressure, GMG down 1.4% and SGP off 3.9%. Industrials eased back, WES dropped 1.7% and ALL off 1.6% with WOW up 2.4...
Duration: 00:13:41Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29th October - US Markets hit new records - SPI up 11 - CPI today - WOW Quarterly - Uranium in focus
Oct 28, 2025US stocks finished higher overnight. The Nasdaq rose 0.8% and the SP500 0.2%. US stocks remain in record highs on average volume of 20bn shares. Employment figures released were encouraging, and NVDA made a big 5% move up after announcing a deal to build seven AI supercomputers for the US energy department. CEO Huang also said they had US$500bn in bookings for its AI chips – and that’s even without access to the Chinese market. It's possible NVDA becomes the first public company to hit US$5 trillion in value.
SPI f...
Duration: 00:14:35End of Day Report – Tuesday 28th October- ASX 200 falls 43 - CSL and WTC dumped - Rare earths trashed - AUB bid - DMP denies approach
Oct 28, 2025The ASX 200 fell 43 points to 9012 (0.5%) as resources were sold off heavily. Two blue chip casualties today too in CSL on a downgrade and delays to its demerger plans and WTC on ASIC raid on offices. Both falling heavily, CSL off 15.9% and WTC down 15.9% too. The All-Tech Index fell 1.1%. Gold miners under serious [pressure again today with NEM down 4.1% and NST falling 3.1% as bullion fell below US$4000. The Iron ore majors fared better with small losses, but rare earths dropped in a brutal sell down, ...
Duration: 00:14:21Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 October: US markets power up, SPI down 39 | Gold drops again
Oct 27, 2025US stocks hit all time highs again overnight. The Nasdaq was up 1.8% and the SP500 1.2%. Company earnings are coming in strong, the Fed is in a rate cutting cycle and optimism around the trade spat is keeping the market buoyant. The VIX is now falling well back from the high it hit earlier in the month and the gold price retreated again (-2%). Bitcoin also seems to be stabilising after its recent drawdown.
The ASX is set to open lower. The SPI is down 39 points.
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Duration: 00:11:14End of Day Report – Monday 27th October - ASX 200 up 37 - Banks and iron ore miners firm - NXL falls on CEO resignation - AUB gets approached.
Oct 27, 2025The ASX 200 rose 37 points to 9056 (0.4%) after flirting with a new record high. Banks came off the early boil somewhat, CBA up 0.8% and the Big Bank Basket up to $291.17 (+0.7%). Financials generally were firm, ZIP up 3.0% and XYZ 1.8% higher. REITS too were a little better, GMG up 0.9% and SCG up 0.2%. Industrials generally were solid, ALL up 1.8% and QAN took off, up 3.4% with BXB also doing well, up 1.2%. COL and WOW slightly better and tech mixed, WTC<...
Duration: 00:11:50Pre-Market Report – Monday 27 October: US markets rally | US-China trade deal and Fed this week
Oct 26, 2025Wall St had a strong session on Friday. Inflation numbers coming in slightly lower than expected and company earnings continuing to beat. The market jumping hurdles of the Government shutdown, trade tensions, regional bank jitters, overvaluation concerns and oil sanctions. S&P 500 up 0.79%, closing near the high on average volume. Dow up 473 points. Nasdaq best up 1.15%. Headline CPI hit 3% vs 3.1% expected. The highest level since January. Energy prices the largest contributor. Transportation services...
Duration: 00:12:14End of Day Report – Friday 24th October ASX 200 falls 14 to finish the week up 24. Lithium boosted- Gold miners ease - Banks slip - US CPI tonight.
Oct 24, 2025The ASX 200 drifted 14 points lower to 9019 (0.2%) in cautious trade ahead of the latest US CPI tonight. For the week, we are up around 24 points. Not that exciting, but plenty happening beneath the surface as usual. Banks eased back today with CBA down 0.8% and the Big Bank Basket down to $289.13 (). Other financials also drifted lower, NWL down 2.2% and HUB off 2.1 %. ZIP fell 1.0% and insurers flat too. REITS held firm generally as did industrials. BXB up 0.1% and SGH rising 0.8%. Some buying...
Duration: 00:15:13Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 October: US markets rally, CPI tomorrow | Oil up 5%
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End of Day Report – Thursday 23rd October
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 23rd October - S&P 500 Down 0.5% - Trade Tensions Increase Again - Results Season Turns South
Oct 22, 2025US shares were down overnight with the Nasdaq (-0.93%) the worst of the major indices. Both the SP500 (-0.53%) and Dow (-334 points) were lower. The Trump administration floated the idea of placing restrictions on software exports to China. The VIX rose (+4%) on higher volume of 24 billion shares traded. Bitcoin was weak again, suggesting risk sentiment continues to moderate. The market is also waiting for the delayed release of US inflation numbers. Seven of the 11 major sectors were down.
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Duration: 00:07:09End of Day Report – Wednesday 22nd October - ASX Down 65 - Resources Tumble -
Oct 22, 2025The ASX opened down, and has stayed down all day (-0.7%). Energy is the clear winner of the major sectors (+1.32%) thanks to a modest rise in oil overnight and a positive update from WDS (+3.5%). Gold stocks opened sharply lower but mostly held the line for the remainder of the day. No doubt gold will be watched closely from here to see if the correction continues. One item of interest today for lithium is PLS CEO Dale Henderson telling Bloomberg that power storage is helping...
Duration: 00:05:15Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 22nd October - Wall St Near Flat - Earnings Season and Hot Commodity Stocks Dominate Headlines -
Oct 21, 2025US stocks were mixed overnight with the Dow up 0.47%, the Nasdaq -0.16% and the SP500 flat. Volume was average, and the VIX continued its retreat back under 20. Netflix was a notable earnings release. Management reported 17% revenue growth for the third quarter, but even that wasn’t enough to hit expectations. The Netflix team said their ad sales division should double revenue over the next year. Seven of the broader US sectors were down, with Consumer Cyclicals (+1.34%) and Industrials (+0.93%) the strongest. Key US companies Coca-Cola, 3M...
Duration: 00:06:25End of Day Report – Tuesday 21st October - Another Record High for the ASX
Oct 21, 2025The Aussie market held steady in afternoon trade, with the XJO index closing out the day with a 0.70% gain. Another record high. Gold stocks opened strong, and stayed strong. NST was up 2.87%. One research house today said that the rise in gold is so big that physical bullion is getting close to taking second spot on the ladder of Australia’s biggest exports. Coal and LNG are trending down. Australia is the third largest gold exporter globally, behind China and Russia. The royalty cheques should help sustain our high government spending, believed to be at an...
Duration: 00:06:24Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 21 October: Big Tech is back | Gold rebounds
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End of Day Report – Monday 20th October ASX 200 up 37 - Banks charge - Gold miners lose lustre - BAP ZIP and DRO
Oct 20, 2025The ASX 200 rallied 37 points after a weaker start to 9032 (0.4%) as banks broke on through. With CBA up 2.6% and NAB rising 1.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $292.49 (+1.9%). Insurers bounced back from Friday’s heavy losses, QBE up 3.7% and IAG rising 2.2% with financials also doing well, CGF up 1.1% and ZIP up 4.3% on quarterly numbers. REITS back in favour, GMG up 0.7% and SCG rising 1.5%. Industrials too were back in demand, BXB rallied 2.0% with REA up 1.2% and WE...
Duration: 00:12:51Pre-Market Report – Monday 20th October- US markets steady - SPI down 7 - Gold eases - Big Week
Oct 19, 2025Wall St higher overnight as Trump comments on China placated trade fears and regional banks bounced. S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.5% on average volume. Both closing near the high. Dow up 238 points. VIX volatility index down 18%. Still above 20 points. It hit its highest level in six months on Thursday night. Trade news dominating headlines in absence of economic data. Trump saying his earlier tweet of 100% tariffs on China isn’t sustainable an...
Duration: 00:13:10End of Day Report – Friday 17th October - ASX 200 drops 73 - Gold in focus - Insurers hurt badly - hot air escaping as FOMO folds.
Oct 17, 2025ASX 200 fell back to earth, dropping 73 points to 8995 (0.8%). Hot air is escaping from hot sectors today. Banks slid a little with the Big Bank Basket down to $286.96 (-0.2%). ANZ down 0.5% and MQG falling 1.0%. Insurers were smashed on 10-year yields plunging, QBE down 9.3% and IAG off 6.2%. Financials also under some end of week pressure, GMG gave back some gains falling 2.4% and industrials slid. WES down 0.9% and ALL off 1.4%. Tech under pressure again, WTC down 1.8% and XRO off 0.4%. The All-Tech...
Duration: 00:16:14Pre-Market Report – Friday 17th October - US markets sell off on credit issues - VIX up to 25 - Gold soars - SPI down 31
Oct 16, 2025Stocks closed lower on Thursday, giving up earlier gains, led by declines in bank stocks on worries about bad loans. Traders also juggled persistent trade tensions and an ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 301.07 points, or nearly 0.7%, to close at 45,952.24. Earlier in the day, the 30-stock index had gained 170 points. The S&P 500 finished 0.6% lower at 6,629.07, giving up a 0.6% gain at the highs of the session. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% to settle at 22,562.54.
Gold soars - SPI down 31
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Duration: 00:11:03End of Day Report – Thursday 16th October ASX 200 hits a new record? Up 78 pts - Jobs data helps - Gold shines - rare earths stagger - MQG soars on data centre deal - MYX moves ahead.
Oct 16, 2025The ASX 200 hit record highs today, closing at 9068 up 78 points (0.9%) in a very strong session. Today, it was banks and industrials doing much of the heavy lifting — along with a solid contribution from the gold sector. MQG led the charge, jumping over 5% on the back of news it had sold some of its data centre assets — good news all around. The big kicker came at 11:30 am, with jobs data showing an unemployment rate of 4.5%. That gives the RBA plenty of room to cut...
Duration: 00:16:14Pre-Market Report – Thursday 16th October US markets push up slightly - SPI up 5 - Gold at records - WBC restructuring charge
Oct 15, 2025Continued good news from Wall Street bank earnings in overnight trade. The SP500 closed up +0.40% and the Nasdaq +0.66%. The VIX moderated down -0.82%. Morgan Stanley (+4.7%) and Bank of America (+4.4%) added to the positive earnings released from Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase yesterday. The six Wall Street banks raked in almost US$41 billion in the past quarter, and up 19% from this time last year, according to the Wall Street Journal. The tech capex boom rolls on, with ASML reporting orders of 5.4 billion euros, up 100% on last year. M...
Duration: 00:15:02End of Day Report – Wednesday 15th October ASX 200 soars 92 points - Banks and Miners fly - BOQ raises div - Rare earths pause.
Oct 15, 2025The ASX 200 soared 92 points to 8991(1.0%), closing on highs, as bank and resources fired together. The Big Bank Basket back up to $285.59 (+1.5%) with CBA signing up Comyn for another three years and rising 1.5%. NAB up 1.9% and MQG rallying another 1.5%. Other financials also doing ok, HUB up 2.0% and PNI up 1.5%. REITs quiet and insurers slipped slightly. Healthcare better as CSL rose 2.6% and TLX sprinted 16.3% higher on a guidance update. Industrials also found some buyers, WES up 0.6% and CPU Duration: 00:16:06
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 15th October US Markets mixed and volatile - SPI up 74! Gold pushes higher - BOQ raises dividend.
Oct 14, 2025US stocks were mixed in overnight trade. Both the Nasdaq (-0.76%) and SP500 (-0.16%) declined. That result was better than the initial opening move, which suggested that bigger declines were likely. Argy bargy between the US and China is giving a mixed outlook for the trade war.
ASX set to rise 74 points. BOQ raises dividend. Sarah Hunter (RBA) speaks
Both US indices steadied later in the day. Solid US bank earnings from Wells Fargo and Citigroup no doubt helped sentiment toward both the market and broader US economy. Volume a...
Duration: 00:14:50End of Day Report – Tuesday 14th October ASX 200 up 17 - Resources go hard - Industrials and banks fall - Rare earths in focus.
Oct 14, 2025The ASX 200 rose only 17 points today to 8899 (0.2%). But that action belies some extraordinary moves in the resources. Rare earths, lithium, critical metals, and strategic metal plays all soared. ARU up 25.4%, ILU up 15.8% and LYC up 5.0% with second liners flying. PLS up 2.7% and LTR rising 6.9%. Gold miners too in demand as bullion hit fresh records, NST up 2.8% and GMD up 5.4%. Big miners also got the memo, BHP up 2.2% and RIO rising 1.8% after production numbers. Uranium too in demand, LOT up 11.4...
Duration: 00:17:21Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 14th October - US Markets rebound - SPI up 27 - Gold soars - Silver hits high - RIO results
Oct 13, 2025US markets recovered their composure in the first trading session for the week. The Nasdaq rose 2.2%, the SP500 2.02% and the VIX index dropped 12%. Bitcoin stabilised around US$115,650. US bond markets were closed for Columbus Day. The technology sector performed the strongest, with notable rises in TSLA (+5.4%) and AVGO (+9.9%). The major US banks are also reporting this week and should provide insight into Main Street America.
ASX set to open higher. SPI futures up 27 points.
Both copper (+3.7% in London) and Brent oil (+1%) bounced after taking a hit last w...
Duration: 00:12:15End of Day Report – Monday 13th October- ASX 200 drops 76 - Gold and rare earths soar - BOC up 37% - US futures rebound - ANZ Strategy Day
Oct 13, 2025The ASX 200 lost 76 points to 8883 (0.8%) as losses accelerated in the banks as the day wore on. The Big Bank Basket fell to $283.25 (-1.1%). ANZ bucked the trend as it unveiled its new strategy and suspended the buyback. It was up 3.3%. MQG slumped 4.0% and other financials also in the naughty corner, NWL down 4.0% and HUB dropping 5.6%. REITS pretty flat, Insurers slightly lower, SUN down 1.2%. Industrials showed losses with QAN down 1.6%, SGH off 3.1% and ALL falling 2.5%. Retail eased, investors sought refuge in W...
Duration: 00:14:56Pre-Market Report – Monday 13th October US Markets slump on Chinese tariff threats - SPI down 84 - Gold back above $4000
Oct 12, 2025US stocks accelerated selling into the close after Trump tweeted on new 100% tariffs on China, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 878.82 points, or 1.9%, at 45,479.60. The S&P 500 lost 2.71% to settle at 6,552.51, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.56% to 22,204.43. The broad-based index’s decline was the largest since April 10. Prior to Trump’s comments, stocks were sizably higher, with the Nasdaq hitting a new all-time intraday high.
The VIX spiked above 22 – SPI down 84.
Friday’s declines wiped out the S&P 500′s gain for the week, as the benchmark lost 2.4% for the period. The Nasdaq and the Do...
Duration: 00:14:41End of Day Report – Friday 10th October - ASX 200 drops 12 - Gold miners hit - Rare earths down - Banks up
Oct 10, 2025The ASX 200 fell 12 points to 8959 (0.1%) in quiet trade again ahead of the US reporting season. Down 29 points for the week. Banks were firm as CBA rose 0.6% and NAB up 0.6% with ANZ being in trouble for its culture again. The Big Bank Basket rose to $286.43 (0.5%). MQG lost 0.8% on a GS downgrade. L1G continued to fly following its FUM and merger with PTM. NWL rose 5.3% as a broker upgraded. ZIP ran 2.1% and PNI rose 3.5%. REITs steady, industrials were better, ...
Duration: 00:13:36Pre-Market Report – Friday 10th October - US markets take a breather - Gold slips- Rare earths in focus - SPI down 38
Oct 09, 2025US stocks fell overnight and the Aussie futures market went mildly down in sympathy. The Nasdaq did lift from its intraday low in late trade. Both bitcoin and gold fell too. Most eyes will likely be on rare earth shares today as China adds to its restrictions and conditions around the metals. China controls approximately 80% of the rare earths market and uses it as leverage in trade negotiations. Copper stocks could continue to rally today after another strong session for the metal in London.
ASX set to open lower. SPI down 38 points. Gold slips - Rare earths...
Duration: 00:12:20End of Day Report – Thursday 9th October ASX 200 up 22 - Gold and copper in focus - Rate earths doing well - LYC at 20-year high.
Oct 09, 2025The ASX 200 closed up 22 points at 8970 (0.3%) in somewhat lacklustre trade. Banks slid led by CBA down 1.3% and the Big Bank Basket down to $284.98 (0.9%). NAB also down 1.4% with other financials firming. REITS slipped slightly, GMG down 0.5% and SCG off 0.3%. Industrials mixed and uninteresting, QAN rose 1.1% and TLS gained 0.8% with REA bouncing 1.2%. WOW and COL also better. Healthcare mixed, SIG up 3.1% and RMD down 1.2%.
In resources, copper stocks on a roll, BHP Duration: 00:13:36
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 9 October: US markets kick again | Gold soars above $4000
Oct 08, 2025HEADLINES
S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as tech strength outweighs Fed concernsASX to rise, Wall Street renews rally; gold, silver stocks in focus – AFRInvestors set to reignite yield curve steepening if fiscal worries worsenIMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' risks remainFrance's Macron will appoint new prime minister in next 48 hoursMarkets face 'sharp correction' if mood sours on AI or Fed freedom, Bank of England saysFed last month saw rising risks to job market, but remained wary on inflationSPI up 38
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Duration: 00:12:45End of Day Report – Wednesday 8th October ASX 200 falls 9 - Listless trade - Gold breaks $4000 - Miners lag - JHX jumps
Oct 08, 2025The ASX 200 closed down 9 points at 8948 (-0.1%) in listless trade. Industrials remain under pressure, WES off 2.2% and ALL down 1.3% with retail falling as APE dropped 2.0%. Tech also in the doldrums, WTC falling another 0.4% and XRO off 1.7%. The All-Tech Index down %. TLS slid 1.0% and REA down again. Banks eased slightly with NAB down 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket down to $287.45 (-0.4%). MQG falling again. REITs off, GMG down 0.7% and GPT down %.
<... Duration: 00:15:16Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8th October - US marketst slip - Oracle and Tesla fall - SPI down 1 - Gold hits $4000
Oct 07, 2025The S&P 500 struggled on Tuesday, bogged down by a drop in Oracle shares amid investors’ worries about the profitability of the artificial intelligence rollout. Wall Street also looked for more developments out of Washington with the U.S. government shutdown in its second week.
The broad market index pulled back 0.38% to close at 6,714.59, snapping a 7-day winning streak, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% to finish at 22,788.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91.99 points, or 0.2%, to end at 46,602.98.
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