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End of Day Report – Friday 13 November: ASX 200 falls 65 - Resources under pressure on USD moves - PDN fallout - Banks ease - Nvidia scandal widens?

Nov 13, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 fell 65 points to 9082 (0.7%) as both banks and resources came under pressure after a positive week. For the week the ASX 200 rose 61 points. Resources saw selling today as the strong USD continues to weigh. BHP fell 1.3%, RIO fell 0.7%, and the gold miners also suffered, with NST down 2.8% and NEM down 2.2%, as bullion hit a one-year low. There was some respite in lithium stocks, with PLS slightly firmer, along with MIN, although rare earth stocks gave up early gains, with LYC down 1.1%. Uranium stocks fell as PDN returned to trade down 17.6% after a $525 million placement. Both WDS and STO rose slightly as crude picked up. The banking sector eased back, led by CBA down 0.5%, MQG down 1.1%, and other financials easier as well. REITs were mixed, with GMG falling 2.0%, together with CHC falling 1.3%, and SCG down slightly. Healthcare stocks saw a little bit of selling, with CSL easing back 0.8% and COH down 1.1%. Industrials, too, were weaker, with QAN falling 2.4% together with SGH off 2.3% and REH down 1.6%. Retail stocks were also under a little pressure as bond yields rose, with JBH down 1.0%. Tech stocks were mixed, with XRO continuing to find friends, up 2.3%, though NXT fell 3.5%, perhaps on Nvidia news. In corporate news today, we saw CSC fall 5.4% on downgraded production guidance. LLC fell hard, 8.4%, after it started its bond redemption process. And AYA signed its fifth U.S. customer. It closed down 7.3%. Nothing on the economic front as banks in Canberra for Senate hearings. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 November: US markets stutter on Nvidia news - SPI down 61 - Gold falls - Yields rally - COH reaffirms.

Nov 12, 2026 12 min

The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 0.39% to end at 25,366.09, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 189.40 points, or 0.36%, to 52,297.09. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% and closed at 7,592.40. Nvidia shares dipped more than 4% to touch a 52-week low after the company announced that Huang had resigned and named CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO. This comes after Huang reportedly had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. While the stock posted a loss on the day, selling pressure had eased considerably from earlier in the session. Shares were down double digits at one point after the announcement. SPI down 61 - Gold falls - Oil rises - Yields jump Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 November: ASX 200 falls just 6 - Banks shine - Resources shudder - Nvidia in focus - GEM bid - XRO jumps

Nov 12, 2026 11 min

The ASX 200 once again fought back early losses to close down just 6 points at 9,147, with the banking sector once again holding firm as CBA rose 2.9% and WBC rose 1.9%. We also saw gains in the REITs, with SCG up 0.6% and CHC also doing well on an update. Healthcare stocks rose, led by CSL up 1.4% and RMD up 1.8%. Industrials were somewhat mixed, with TCL up 1.4% and TLS up 0.8%, but ALL falling 1.3% despite solid results. Tech stocks were better, led by XRO, which had a good day following a guidance update and a buyback announcement. WTC fell 1.2%, and the All-Tech index fell slightly. Weakness again in resources kept things in check, with BHP down 1.3% as its CFO steps down, RIO down 2.1%, and FMG down 2.4%. Rare earth and lithium stocks gave back some of the gains in recent days, with PLS down 8.1% and MIN down 5.2%. Gold miners too fell after the bullion price slipped below $4,000: NST down 2.2%, EVN down 4.2%, and NEM down 2.8%. In the oil and gas space, WDS and STO both rose slightly, and uranium stocks were under a little pressure as PDN announced a $525m capital raise at $7.80. In corporate news today, CHC raised guidance. XRO is also in the same boat, with GYG maintaining forward guidance at its AGM. In takeover news, GEM saw a 26-cent bid, and the stock is responding very positively. DMP did well following a sales update late last night, and ORI posted its highest earnings in more than 15 years. Nothing on the economic front, as all eyes are on Nvidia and the future of its CEO. Asian markets mixed, Japan down 0.2%, CSI 300 up 0.1% and HK down 0.9% Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio...

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End of Day Report – Friday 13 November: ASX 200 falls 65 - Resources under pressure on USD moves - PDN fallout - Banks ease - Nvidia scandal widens?

Nov 13, 2026 12 min

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 November: US markets stutter on Nvidia news - SPI down 61 - Gold falls - Yields rally - COH reaffirms.

Nov 12, 2026 12 min

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 November: ASX 200 falls just 6 - Banks shine - Resources shudder - Nvidia in focus - GEM bid - XRO jumps

Nov 12, 2026 11 min

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 November: US markets head higher - CoreWeave jumps - SPI down 37 - XRO Buyback - Gold slips

Nov 11, 2026 9 min

US stocks gained on Wednesday as strong results from CoreWeave drove markets to reconsider their skepticism on the AI trade. The S&P 500 rose nearly 1% and the Nasdaq gained almost 2%, while the Dow hovered above the flatline. CoreWeave shares surged 15% after posting strong sales growth and upgrading its guidance, easing concerns over its debt levels that served as a bellwether for the cloud-computing sector. Meanwhile, reports indicated strong oversubscription for Anthropic’s IPO expected by next week, which now targets a valuation of $1.5 trillion, supporting AI companies. Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, Intel, and Micron rose up to 7%. Other sectors were steady, with thin trading as the Veterans Day holiday had fixed-income security exchanges closed. Corporate yields surged yesterday after a hot inflation reading consolidated bets of multiple rate hikes by the Fed next year. SPI down 37 - Gold slides below $4000 - AUD at seven month low - XRO results - ORI numbers. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 November: ASX 200 Shrugs off US Negativity - CBA quarterly - IEL Bid - Resources rally

Nov 11, 2026 11 min

The ASX200 shrugged off U.S. volatility to close up 24 points at 9,153 (0.3%). Resources rebounded strongly from early losses, with BHP up 0.9% and lithium stocks also finding some buyers, with PLS up 6.5% and LYC up 1.6%. Oil and gas stocks pushed higher, led by WDS up 0.5% and STO up 1.2%. Gold miners shrugged off early losses to be mixed, with GMD up 1.3%, EVN up 1.3%, but NEM down 2.5%. Uranium stocks, too, fought back from early losses, with PDN up 0.2%. The banks were mixed, with CBA down 1.2% following a quarterly update. ANZ rallied 1.4%. Insurers were also better, with QBE up 0.8%. MQG fell slightly, and GQG plunged 19.6% on the latest funds under management numbers, showing money still leaking out the door. Reits were mixed, with GMG up 0.9% and the SGP down 0.9%. Industrials, though, were generally firmer, with BXB up 0.6%, CPU up 0.7%, and REA doing well with an 0.6% rise. Supermarkets were flat, and retail was mixed, with WES up 0.8%. Technology stocks firmed despite Wall Street weakness, with WTC up 2.5%, XRO up 1.8%, and the All - Tech index rising 0.9%. In corporate news today, we saw IEL do very well on the back of a potential bid from Brookfield at $3.00. Saw bargain hunters back in after the falls yesterday, and PXA fell 3.4% after it slashed forward guidance. ADH also slipping 2.0% after it flagged a more challenging consumer environment. CBA results landed with a ‘ho’ and a ‘hum’, showing once again a solid set of numbers, but somewhat uninspiring. On the economic front, we did see the new home loans slumping in its biggest fall on record. We also saw CBA mortgage arrears at the highest in 14 years. Asian markets mixed, Japan up 1.3%, CSI 300 down 0.3% and HK down 0.8% Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.l...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 November: US markets ease on CPI and Waller comments - Nvidia drops another 5% - Gold pulls back - CBA Results - Anthropic files.

Nov 10, 2026 11 min

The S&P 500 lost 0.38% to end at 7,520.93, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 157.86 points, or 0.30%, to 52,231.89. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.74% and closed at 25,065.87. Nvidia dragged down the three major averages, falling more than 5%. The stock sat out Monday’s tech-fueled rally following CEO Jensen Huang’s admission over the weekend to an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. The consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, above the gain of 0.3% that economists polled by Dow Jones expected. Core CPI — which excludes volatile food and energy costs — increased 0.3% in October, whereas economists had called for a 0.2% advance. Annual figures were not be provided for Tuesday’s report because of the 2025 government shutdown. Treasury yields jumped as traders reacted to the report, fearing that interest rate increases could now be more likely in 2027. The 10-year Treasury note yield in particular advanced back above 5% before later moving just below that level. SPI down 48 - CBA quarterly - Gold eases - Anthropic files in Australia. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 November: ASX 200 soars 99 points - Most sectors up - Yields fall - Gold miners better - Asian market firm.

Nov 10, 2026 11 min

The ASX200 powered ahead today, rising 99 points to 9,129 (1.1%). An 11-week high and within striking distance of the record close. All sectors were positive today, with the banks leading the charge: CBA up 1.2%, ANZ up 1.0%, and WBC also having a good day. The Big Bank Basket better at $284.84. The rest of the financials were also stronger, with CGF up 2.2% and NWL up 1.8%. We also saw good gains in the REITs, with SCG bouncing back 1.5% and GMG leading the pack higher on hopes that interest rates have peaked, especially given weakening consumer sentiment. Insurers were also better, with MPL up 2.7% and SUN up 1.7%. Meanwhile, industrials had a good day, with QAN rising 6.3% on falling oil prices and WES continuing to push higher. Some defensive sectors eased off, with WOW and COL falling. Healthcare stocks also were relatively flat, with RHC up 0.8%. In the tech space, it was a mixed picture, with WTC up 1.5% and XRO down 1.4%. We did see a continued bounce in NXT, and the All-Tech Index was up 0.6%. Resources didn't want to miss out today, and we saw a good rise again from BHP up 1.1% and FMG up 0.5%. Gold miners too pushed higher on the back of bullion rising above $4,100, with EVN putting on the ritz up 2.1% and GMD up 3.1%. Rare earth also had a rare day in the sun, with LYC up 4.2%, although lithium stocks still remain unloved, with PLS only up 0.7%. Oil and gas stocks eased off on crude falls, but uranium stocks once again glowing with PDN up 5.0%. In corporate news today we saw another bid for INA. 360 fell despite results in line with consensus. MND flagged strong operating conditions throughout the first 4 months of the year and flagged $1.7bn in half-year revenue. SSM confirmed a $400m raise for its acquisition of Programmed. In economic news today, we had weak consumer sentiment figures, pointing to potentially a peak in interest rates. Asian markets firmed, with the Nikkei 225 up 2%, Hang Seng up 0.3%, and China unchanged. Marcus Today – Daily Market I...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 November: US markets soar despite Huang issues - SPI up 96 - Gold up - Oil down

Nov 9, 2026 10 min

US stock indices closed higher on Monday from last week’s rout as renewed dip buying drove the market toward its best day since April. The S&P 500 gained 2.3%, the Dow rallied 1,104 points, and the Nasdaq outperformed with a gain of 2.7%. Chipmakers rallied after Friday’s plunge, when Democrats took control of Congress and drove markets to speculate on lower returns for AI companies, compounding concerns that the sector’s growth was slowing. AMD (+13.3%) was upgraded to outperform at Oppenheimer. Broadcom surged 8.8%, Lam Research soared 10.4%, Micron jumped 6.2%, and Applied Materials climbed 11.4% ahead of its earnings this week. In contrast, Nvidia lost 4.3% after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, potentially prompting Congress to tighten export controls on its chips. Among hyperscalers, Alphabet (+1.2%) is rolling out a broader array of AI chips. Meta jumped 5.1%, Microsoft rose 2.7%, and Amazon added 2.9%. SPI up 96 = Gold up - Oil down Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Monday 9 November - ASX 200 up 9 - Resources flying - Uranium bounces - Banks fall on ANZ results - Nvidia fall out

Nov 9, 2026 10 min

The ASX 200 rose 9 points to 9,030 (0.1%) in a choppy session, with rotation once again out of the banks and defensive stocks back into resources. The ANZ results were a possible catalyst for this move, with CBA down 0.9%, NAB down 1.4%, and ANZ falling 3.2%. Insurers were a little mixed, as were rates, with SCG falling 4.4% on the back of the travails at David Jones. GMG rose 1.2% as tech steadied. Industrials fell 0.7% as retail gave back some recent gains with WES down 1.4% and TLS falling 1.0%. JBH dropped 0.8%. The action was in resources as BHP rose 2.7% and lithium and critical mineral stocks found aggressive bargain hunters. LYC up 6.8% and PLS up 2.1%. Uranium stocks also in demand with PDN up 10.9% and the URNM rising strongly up 6.2%. Gold miners were stronger as bullion bounced back towards $4100. NST up 0.8% and EVN rallying 4.8%. Energy was up 0.7%, with WDS down 0.1%, coal stocks also in demand. Some short covering perhaps in resources stocks after the volatility last week. In corporate news, DNL down 11.0% after an update and VNT fell 16.2% on new CEO's plans for the company. LLC dropped 5.4% as it aborted its plan for Milan sale and ANZ results proved a little underwhelming after its record-breaking run. On the economic front, we had Chinese PPI coming in hot and Sarah Hunter from the RBA making a speech on the effects of AI. Asian markets mostly higher with the Nikkei up 3% and HK up 0.2%. US futures are firmer despite Nvidia issues. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active ma...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 9 November: US Markets mixed - ASX SPI up 20 - ANZ results - Gold eases

Nov 8, 2026 10 min

The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq gained 1.3% on Friday, while the Dow shed 237 points. The moves followed a sharp sell-off in the previous session, the worst one-day losses since April 2025, that pushed the Nasdaq into correction territory. Concerns that Democratic midterm wins could lead to tighter AI-industry regulation and lower sector investment drove investors out of tech and AI-related stocks, triggering a broader risk-off mood. However, a chipmaker rebound propped up the market as dip buyers emerged, leading technology stocks to a sharp recovery. Nvidia gained 2.8%, Micron 5.1%, AMD 11%, SpaceX 8.6%, Tesla 4.2%, Intel 7.7%, and Lam Research 8.2%. Among hyperscalers, Alphabet and Meta each gained 0.8%. On the data front, nonfarm payrolls topped estimates and the unemployment rate edged lower. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.2%, the Dow 1.7%, and the Nasdaq 5.5%. SPI up 20 - ANZ Results - Gold eases - Oil eases - WTC governance increased. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Friday 6 November: Nasdaq Down 5%, ASX Down 0.5% -

Nov 6, 2026 6 min

Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 November: Wall St Smashed as the Blue Wave Crashes -

Nov 5, 2026 4 min

End of Day Report – Thursday 5 November: Huge Day on the ASX Following Midterms -

Nov 5, 2026 6 min

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 November: US markets soar - SPI up 181 - Yields drop - Oil crashes - Gold runs.

Nov 4, 2026 12 min

Stocks ripped higher on Wednesday as a decisive victory by Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections — and President Donald Trump’s acceptance of the results — removed political uncertainty risk hanging over Wall Street. Democrats won majorities in both the House of Representatives and Senate, and scored victories in key gubernatorial races like Texas. The Democrats will now be a check on the policies of Trump, who’s enacted business-friendly tax cuts, while also pursuing tariffs and a war in Iran that’s boosted inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,569.40 points, or 3.03%, to close at 53,356.12. The 30-stock index moved back above 53,000 for the first time since Sept. 8 and posted its best day since April 9, 2025, when Trump announced a pause on his so-called reciprocal tariffs. The S&P 500 gained 1.58% to end at 7,688.62, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.44% to 25,736.51. Stocks extended their gains after U.S. crude oil fell more than 8% as Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the election losses the Republican party suffered Tuesday. Brent futures traded more than 8% lower as well. SPI up 181 - Oil crashes - Gold runs hard - Yields drop. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 November: ASX 200 falls 52 on US election nerves - Defensive head higher - Resources slip - Banks steady

Nov 4, 2026 14 min

The ASX 200 dropped 52 points to 8835 (0.6%) as U.S. elections soured the futures market. It was back to risk-off today, with the banks holding relatively steady, although CBA fell 0.6%, with WBC slightly firmer. MQG fell 1.7%, and other financials also slid, with the insurance sector a little mixed. REITs were also under some pressure, with GMG down 1.6% and VCX down 1.2%. Retail stocks were also suffering today, as JBH gave back some gains and ALL lost 1.3%. Tech stocks were also under pressure, with REA falling 2.6% and XRO down 0.1%. Defensives like WOW rose, as did TLS, and utilities ORG up 1.9% and APA up 0.5%. In resources, we saw selling in the iron ore stocks, with BHP, RIO, and FMG all down around 1.5%, as the gold miners also gave up early gains, falling away with NST down 2.0% and EVN down 0.3%. Lithium and rare earth stocks continued to be pressured, but we did see 1% gains in WDS and STO, together with a steadying in the coal sector. In corporate news, XYZ jumped 6.1% after the company beat quarterly profit expectations, and INA fell 3.8% after providing an update on the takeover battle underway, while CCX soared 13.9% on a trading update. On the economic front, figures today from the ABS showed household spending jumping 6.8% year on year, higher than some forecasts at 6.1%. Asian markets tumbled on the back of U.S. midterm results, with so-called data centre states flipping to the Democrats and putting pressure on Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with activ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 November: US markets mixed as Midterms approach - SPI down 24 - AUD under pressure - AMD results bring cheer

Nov 3, 2026 10 min

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors moved back into key technology stocks after recent pressure and geared up for U.S. midterm election results. The tech-heavy index jumped 0.83% and closed at 25,372.01, recouping some of its latest losses. The Nasdaq-100 rose 0.7% to 28,180.26, remaining in correction territory and down about 10% from its recent high. The S&P 500 climbed 0.36% to 7,568.92 to break a three-day losing run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 197.26 points, or 0.38%, to 51,786.72. The 30-stock index was weighed down by Apple shares. Apple fell almost 2% after the iPhone maker issued a disappointing margin forecast late Monday and iPad sales in the fiscal fourth-quarter missed the Street’s estimates. Conversely, shares of chipmakers saw gains. Advanced Micro Devices — which releases its third-quarter results after the bell — gained more than 3%, while Broadcom rose 3%. Micron Technology and Nvidia each added more than 2%. Tuesday’s advance marks a reversal from the pullback seen Monday, which sent the Nasdaq down more than 1% and extended a recent retreat in the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to a third day. SPI down 24 - Quiet day with Midterms in focus. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consid...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 November: ASX 200 rises 30 - RBA raises rates as expected - Japan closed - Cup fever - Retailers jump

Nov 3, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 finished up 30 points at 8887 (0.3%) after giving up the morning gains before the RBA's decision to raise rates. Trading was relatively quiet ahead of the Cup and the RBA decision, with CBA up 1.0%, whilst the other three banks drifted slightly. The Big Bank Basket closed at $285.36 (0.6%). MQG had a good day, up 1.2%, and other financials did well, with SOL up 1.9% and PNI up 3.1%. HUB had a very good day, up 4.8%. AMP continued to stumble around, falling another 9.4%, and insurers were a little weaker. Industrials were strong, with retail doing well on the back of the RBA decision. JBH were up 3.1%, WES up 1.7%, and the tech sector got a boost despite Nasdaq's falls. WTC up 3.2% and NXT up 5.4%. The defensive supermarkets rose, with WOW up 1.1% and COL up 1.7%, together with TLS rising too. In the REITs, we saw good gains, as it may be that rates have peaked, with GMG up 2.4% and SCG up 3.7%. Meanwhile, it was a mixed picture in resources: BHP, RIO, and FMG not doing much, with the gold miners slightly firmer, with GMD up 0.8% and NEM up 1.2%. Some tentative moves higher in lithium stocks, but rare earths still wallowing. Oil and gas stocks inevitably fell after the crude price fell, with WDS down 3.5% and STO down 1.8%. Uranium stocks remain toxic, and the fallout continues. Even coal stocks had a bad day, with WHC down 5.1% and NHC down 5.4%. In corporate news, ARF upped its distribution guidance and rose 3.8%. AMP fell again after Barrenjoey cut its rating on the stock to neutral, and CEH unchanged on AGM comments. In economic news, we saw, once again, consumer confidence fall, and the RBA grasped the nettle and raised rates by 25bps, as Michelle Bullock laid out the case for keeping rates on hold further down the track. Midterms in focus tonight. Asian markets mixed, Japan closed for Culture Day. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, educa...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 November: US markets mixed - Apple results - Tech sold off again - Oil drops - Gold bounces - SPI up 58

Nov 2, 2026 13 min

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell on Monday, giving up earlier gains, as investors continued to move out of tech stocks and add exposure to other parts of the market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq dipped 1.07% to end at 25,164.32, while the S&P 500 shed 0.51% to close at 7,541.40. Both benchmarks were up as much as 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed, rising 213.67 points, or 0.41%, to 51,983.98. Shares of Nvidia and Meta Platforms each dipped 1%. Apple, which reports earnings after the bell, closed nearly 2% lower. Marvell Technology shares dropped almost 13%, while Lumentum shed 18% after the companies announced that Marvell is buying Lumentum in a $115 billion deal. SPI up 58 - Oil drops 7% - Gold rallies - Apple results Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Monday 2 November: ASX 200 drops 52 - Banks slip - Resources under pressure - WBC Results solid - KMD bid?

Nov 2, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 gave up some early strength to close down 52 points at 8,857 (0.6%), with the banks turning negative despite a solid result from WBC, which rose 1%. Elsewhere, CBA, NAB, and ANZ all slid. The Big Bank Basket fell to $283.71 (0.8%). Financials elsewhere were mixed. MQG fell 0.4% ahead of results later this week, AMP was sold down 7.5% on no news, GQG also suffering as tech stocks in the US fell. Insurers also drifted lower, led by QBE down 1.4%. REITs were mixed with GMG down 1.3% and CHC making up some ground. Healthcare eased, RMD fell 5.8% on results, CSL managed a small rise, FPH also falling 3.5%. Industrials were mixed, ALL up 1.0% and TCL doing better, CPU dropped 1.2% and WOW and COL found sellers. Tech stocks eased, WTC down 0.7% and XRO off 0.7%. The All - Tech Index fell 0.2%. In resources, weakness continued, with BHP down 1.4% and RIO down 1.2%. Lithium stocks drifted somewhat lower, and the gold miners were also easier, led lower by NST down 4.8%. Bullion prices rose in Asian trade, helping some to be only modestly lower. Oil and gas stocks fell, with WDS down 1.9%, and coal stocks also eased, with WHC down 1.2%. Uranium was slightly firmer as bargain hunters emerged on stronger spot prices. In company news, Westpac WBC results were solid but uninspiring. KMD looks to be in takeover talks with the U.S. aggressor. In economic news, Chinese factory activity expanded at a slower pace for the first time since July, and we saw both NAB and CBA cut estimates for local economic growth. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.4%, China up 1.3% and HK up 0.6%. US Futures pushing higher. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podc...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 November: US Tech comes undone - SPI down 4 - WBC results - Big Week with RBA / US Midterms.

Nov 1, 2026 12 min

US stock indices closed sharply lower on Friday amid a major selloff in technology shares. The S&P 500 fell 1.8%, the Nasdaq tumbled 3.5%, and the Dow lost 572 points following disappointing tech earnings. Intel plunged 28.6% after issuing weaker-than-expected guidance. Amazon fell 1.4% after Q3 results missed expectations and it announced higher capital spending. Signs of a slowdown in AI-related business growth have sharpened scrutiny of the durability of AI demand and whether the huge sums being invested in the technology will generate sufficient returns. Among chipmakers, Nvidia fell 4.2%, AMD slumped 11%, Broadcom shed 5.5%, and Micron lost 5.3%. Among hyperscalers, Alphabet extended losses by 1.4% after a slump of 12.6%. Elsewhere, ExxonMobil gained 2.2% and Chevron advanced 1.7% as both topped Q3 forecasts. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.9%, the Nasdaq shed 2.4%, and the Dow lost 1.2%. For the month, the S&P 500 declined 0.9%, the Nasdaq lost 6.6%, while the Dow added 1.7%. SPI down 4 - WBC results - Gold falls hard - Bitcoin drops on Binance news Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Friday 30 October: ASX 200 up 16 - 1.3% for the week - Banks steady - Industrials doing well - Resources remain unloved.

Oct 30, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 built on a solid open, but as we approached a shortened week next week, the index sold back off to close only 16 points up at 8,908 (0.2%). ASX 200 up 1.3% this week. not a bad effort, all things considered, as it does appear that Australia, given its limited AI exposure, is being bought as a defensive haven currently. Once again, though, it was a ‘Dickens’ of a market, with the best of times and the worst of times. Resources certainly were experiencing the worst of times, with BHP, RIO, and FMG all losing ground, but the real damage was done in the likes of LYC and PLS as lithium and rare earths once again came under pressure. We did also see the gold miners slip again: NEM down 2.0% and EVN down 2.0%. Meanwhile, uranium stocks saw selling, with oil and gas better, as WDS and STO both rose. Banks held relatively steady, with CBA up 0.2%, but WBC slipping 1.1%. Insurers also gained, led by QBE, and the REIT sector was also back in demand, although GMG slipped 1.1%. Industrials and defensives were back in the shopping cart today, as TLS rose 0.8%, TCL rose 0.9%, and WES led retailers higher, rising 3.6%, with JBH also having a good day, up over 6%. Technology shares were once again under pressure, with XRO down 2.4% and TNE down 1.4%. The All-Tech Index slid 0.8%. Healthcare stocks were looking in rude health again, with CSL up 1.6% and RMD up 0.4% after quarterly results pleased the market. In corporate news, DXN tumbled 47.2% after a US contract was cancelled. COL slumped 7.7% on sales numbers. Nothing on the economic front. US futures lower. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 30 October: US markets stumble on tech disappointment - Intel and Alphabet drop - SPI up 32 - Defensives in favour.

Oct 29, 2026 10 min

Stocks were under pressure Thursday, weighed down by the latest batch of corporate earnings. The Nasdaq Composite shed 1.38% to end at 26,184.72, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% to close at 7,720.39 and snap a three-day advance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 132.54 points, or 0.25%, to 52,342.56. Alphabet lost 12% after it missed expectations on adjusted earnings per share and revenue in the third quarter. The Google parent posted negative free cash flow of $9.07 billion. The company kept its full-year capital expenditures forecast at $195 billion to $205 billion. SPI up 32 - Gold eases - Oil up - Yields fall slightly Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Thursday 29 October: ASX Up 45 Points - Tech Set to Fall on Wall St -

Oct 29, 2026 5 min

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 29 October: ASX Set to Rise - Fed Holds - Alphabet Flops - Microsoft Up 3% -

Oct 28, 2026 5 min

End of Day Report – Wednesday 28 October: Inflation Print Erases ASX Morning Gain

Oct 28, 2026 6 min

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 28 October: Wall St Up on AI Plays - ASX Set to Rise

Oct 27, 2026 6 min

End of Day Report – Tuesday 27 October: ASX Finishes Up 0.5% - Resources Lead - Banks Sluggish

Oct 27, 2026 5 min

ASX closed up 40 points or 0.46% on Tuesday. 5 of 11 sectors higher. Materials was best, up 2.78%, as copper strength followed with the chip bounce on Wall Street after Anthropic’s IPO filing. BHP closed up 4.3%, RIO up 2.5%, S32 up 2.6% and LYC up 3.5%. Communications was worst, down 0.80%, with REA down 3.3%. Financials fell 0.59% as banks weighed for another day, the Big Four all closing down between 0.1% and 1.7%. NAB was weakest on reports it was hiring internationally while cutting Australian staff. UBS and Morgan Stanley both called the sector priced for perfection ahead of WBC’s result next Monday. REITs held their own, rising 0.78%, with GMG up 3.2%. Energy rose 0.63%, with uranium stocks the strongest in the group, BOE and PDN both up 6.7%. WDS rose 0.3% after agreeing to sell its Sunrise JV interest to TIMOR GAP for up to $200m. Gold rose 1.45% ahead of this week’s FOMC meeting, with NST up 2.1%, RMS up 4.5% and GGP up 1.8%. PRU was the exception, down 3.0% on its Q1 production miss. SFR rose 2.3% as drilling at its La Juliana discovery in Spain confirmed around 160m of strike. Lithium firmed, ELV up 6.2% on a Q1 NAL production beat, MIN up 2.2% and PLS up 1.4%. Iron ore fell to a two year low on concerns over Lula’s win for Vale. Tech rose 0.38%, with NXT up 3.8%. SGR soared 13.0% on its return to positive Q1 EBITDA. AOV sank 10.5% on challenging Q1 trading and dragged ARB down 3.8% on the readthrough. SKS rose 10.1% after confirming it had no further material contracted work with NXT. MP1 rose 9.6% on Pinnacle’s raised stake of ownership. FFM rose 9.3% after an exploration update. Kospi up 3.27%, Hang Seng down 0.49%, TOPIX up 0.60%, SSE down 0.18%, Taiex up 0.19%. US futures: S&P 500 flat, Dow up 0.25%, Nasdaq down 0.16%. AUD 70.20c. AU 2-year yield up 1.4bp to 4.91%, 10-year down 0.8bp to 5.16%. The RBNZ is expected to hike by 25bp tomorrow, and money markets priced above a 60% chance of an RBA hike on Cup Day ahead of tomorrow’s quarter CPI. Marcus...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 27 October: US markets push higher on Anthropic IPO - SPI down 6 - Gold up - Oil down

Oct 26, 2026 10 min

Stocks rose Monday as semiconductor makers rallied after Anthropic’s IPO filing revived enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 146.42 points, or 0.28%, to end at 52,361.58. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 7,676.77, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.82% to close at 26,169.38. Chip stocks and other AI-related shares rose as Anthropic publicly filed for an IPO, an offering investors are betting will add new life to the flagging tech sector. The AI company behind Claude reported $16.29 billion in revenue for the six months ended June, a 1,304% increase from $1.16 billion during the same period a year earlier. It plans to list on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “ANT.” Other major AI headlines added to the risk-on sentiment. Meta Platforms said Monday it is planning to raise $95 billion to support its AI investments. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said over the weekend that the satellite and rocket launch company has closed a $40 billion debt deal SPI down 6 - Gold up - Oil down Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Monday 26 October: ASX 200 recovers 15 - Resources back in favour - Banks drift lower - CGF knocks back Japanese.

Oct 26, 2026 9 min

The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 15points at 8,810 (0.2%) Banks, which were the source of weakness early, rallied, with CBA down 0.5% and the other three down around 0.7%. Insurers eased, with QBE down 1.2% and IAG down 0.3%. In other financials, CGF knocked back the bid from the Japanese, falling 0.6%. REITs were better, led by GMG up 2.6% and VCX up 1.7%. Elsewhere, safe havens came under a little pressure, with WOW down 2.1% and COL down 1.5%, together with TLS. Retail stocks were mixed, with JBH up 0.2%, but WES down 1.6%. Healthcare stocks were generally better, with the exception of CSL down 0.8% and COH down 3.4% on its AGM news. Tech stocks were brighter today, with WTC up 1.5% and XRO up 1.2%. The All Tech index rose 0.6% today. NXT fell slightly after it announced its chair would be retiring and Craig Scroggie would forego any bonuses next year. MP1 also rallied a little, too. Resources were a happier place after the pasting of the last few days. BHP rallied 1.0%, as did FMG, up 2.2%. The lithium space had a strong recovery, with PLS soaring 8.4% and LTR also doing well, with LYC up 5.2% too. Gold miners bounced hard, led by GGP up 7.0% and RRL up 4.5%. In the oil and gas space, WDS rose 0.7%, and STO rose 1.3%, and uranium stocks also firmed today. In corporate news today, COH reaffirmed guidance. We had an update from MYX. CGF rejected the Dai-ichi Life takeover. WOR teamed up with Samsung E&A to build major infrastructure projects in the US. APE also having a good day after a deal to buy the remaining 20% of its BYD EV JV. Nothing on the economic front as we await the inflation data later this week. Asian markets: Japan down 0.4%, HK up 0.4% and China down 0.5%. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http:...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 26 October: US Markets pullback - SPI down 43 - Inflation data this week - Central bank Fest!

Oct 25, 2026 10 min

Wall St fell Friday as oil kept climbing and breadth turned notably negative (having initially held up during the Thursday night tech rout). Dow Jones down 653 points. S&P 500 down 0.52%. Nasdaq down 0.21%. Russell 2000 down 0.29%. Mag7 down 0.54%. SOX up 0.44%. SaaS up 1.7%. ASX set to fall today. SPI Futures down 43 points or 0.5%. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.47% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.71% as Meta reignited AI debt concerns and Middle East dysfunction continued. Mag7 down 1.70%. The SOX fell 3.21%, most of the damage done on Thursday night. The ASX 200 was near flat for the week, with a big rotation as banks rose 5.01%, resources fell 7.15% and the gold sector was smashed 10.08%. Asia was weak – Hong Kong fell 4.52% for the week, Japan down 2.46%, KOSPI down 2.08%. Europe not much better. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Friday 23 October: ASX 200 up 2 - CBA soars over 4% - Resources smashed - TPW up 33% - ZIP comes undone.

Oct 23, 2026 15 min

ASX closed up 2 points or 0.02% on Friday. 7 of 11 sectors higher. Materials sank 3.85% as gold, copper, silver and lithium prices fell after the overnight Wall Street tech sell-off. BHP closed down 3.6%, FMG down 2.1%, PLS down 8.1%. Discretionary and financials performed best, up 2.57% and 2.21%, as investors found defensive ground and retail bargains. The Big Four closed up between 0.9% and 4.3%, with CBA best. WES up 3.8%, NCK bounced 5.2% after falling 15.3% yesterday. Gold miners struggled as the bullion fell. EVN down 4.5%, NST down 2.5%, GMD down 7.8%. MIN fell 4.3% despite strong lithium sales. Tech fell 0.92% as Meta’s $US825bn capex plan reignited doubts over AI capex spending, with NXT down 3.0% [?], 11.5% for the week. Healthcare held up, RMD up 3.2%, COH up 4.4%. Energy trod water, down 0.40%, even as oil rose overnight on Houthi drone strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure. ZIP sank 29.5% after US fraudsters targeted the buy now, pay later lender, which raised questions over its risk controls. TPW flew 33.4%. NEM fell 4.9% despite reporting a 35% rise in quarterly profit on the high gold prices and a copper recovery at Cadia. RIO fell 2.7% after committing $1.9bn to its Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, which adds 20m tonnes of yearly capacity to its Weipa operations. Kospi down 0.73%, Hang Seng up 0.72%, TOPIX down 1.31%, SSE down 1.86%, Taiex flat. US futures: Dow down 0.29%, S&P 500 down 0.14%, Nasdaq flat. AUD 70.10c. AU 2-year yield down 6.0bp to 4.89%, 10-year down 8.7bp to 5.16%. Money markets priced a two in three chance of an RBA hike on Cup Day. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Ma...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 23 October: US tech tumbles - Nasdaq and Chips fall hard - SPI down 19 - Yields drop on safe haven demand

Oct 22, 2026 14 min

US stock indices closed lower on Thursday amid a sell-off in technology stocks. The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, and the Nasdaq lost 2.9%, while the Dow closed flat. Tech stocks were under pressure as corporate earnings failed to impress, renewing concerns over the AI trade, while the rotation away from semiconductor stocks continued. Meta sank 7% despite reporting higher earnings and revenue, as its credit risk reached a record high. Meta plans to ramp up capital spending reignited fears that tech firms will take on more debt to finance AI infrastructure. Other hyperscalers also declined, with Alphabet (-3.2%), Microsoft (-2.2%) and Amazon (-4.6%) falling ahead of their earnings reports next week. Tesla dropped 3.1% after scaling back its spending plans, with capital investment in the previous quarter coming in below expectations. Lam Research tumbled 11.8% after issuing a disappointing outlook. Among chipmakers, Nvidia lost 4.4%, Micron shed 6.3%, AMD plunged 8.1%, and Intel fell 8%. Oil rises - Gold drops - Yields fall - SPI down 20 - TPW and MIN early. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Thursday 22 October: ASX 200 falls 38 - NXT recovers a little - US futures fall - FMG down 4.5% on China woes.

Oct 22, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 closed down 38 points at 8793, well off the lows, as the banks continued to offer stability, whilst mining stocks were generally easier, with comments from FMG on Chinese iron ore negotiations hurting the big boys and falling 4.5%. BHP lost 2.4%. Gold miners were also slipping after a slightly positive start, but bullion prices eased in Asia. The oil and gas sector was also easier, with WDS down 3.5% and STO down 1.3%. The banks held steady, with ANZ up 1.2% and the Big Bank Basket up to $272.55. MQG eased back, whereas the insurers pushed ahead slightly, with QBE up 1.4% and SUN up 2.5%. REITs were also better today, led by GMG up 1.2% and VCX up 0.9%. It was the industrials' chance to shine today, with a positive update from BXB rising 3.2%, QAN rising 1.2%, and SGH rising 1.9%. TLS also had a good day today, along with REA in the corner, up 1.9%. Technology stocks were somewhat mixed, and we saw a bounce back in NXT today, rising X% after the drubbing yesterday on that significant earnings downgrade. WTC continued its rally up 3.1%. Those XRO slipped away again. CDA saw some profit-taking down 8.1%. A solid rally, too, in MAQ and MP1, helping the sector, with the All-Tech index rising 0.9%. In Corporate news today, NCK was down 15.3% following an earnings downgrade at the AGM. CSL will defend its class action over its earnings forecast disclosure. STO trimmed its output guidance on Alaskan oil delays. FPH was also hit with a cyberattack, whilst BXB said guidance remains intact despite repair costs. MFG also under pressure after AGM. Nothing substantial locally in economic news. Asian markets dropped, Japan down 2%, HK down 2.9% and China off 1.3% again. US futures falling DJ down 0.4% Nasdaq down 1.4% 10-year yields relatively stable at 5.25%. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 22 October: US markets push higher - Tesla and Meta results after hours - SPI up 5 - NXT in focus.

Oct 21, 2026 12 min

The Nasdaq Composite added 1.05% to end at 26,702.86, and the S&P 500 rose 0.58% to 7,757.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 360.21 points, or 0.69%, to close at 52,856.09. Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX surged 7% after the company said its revenue grew 161% in the third quarter. Musk also said that SpaceX and Tesla, his auto manufacturer, have formed special committees to discuss a merger. Tesla, which is due to report earnings later, saw shares rise more than 3%. US mortgage rates fall for 1st time in 11 weeks. SPI up 5 - Tesla and Meta beat expectations after hours. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Wednesday 21 October: ASX Ends Slightly In the Green - US Futures Up

Oct 21, 2026 5 min

A big hit for Nextdc today, down more than 40% after a power delay at its Melbourne data centre slashed its earnings guidance. The ASX 200 still edged higher as the banks bounced. The RBA’s Hauser warned inflation is running well above forecast, and markets now see a November rate hike as more likely than not. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 21 October: ASX Set To Rise -

Oct 20, 2026 4 min

End of Day Report – Tuesday 20 October: ASX Fights Back But Still Ends Down 29 Points.

Oct 20, 2026 5 min

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 20 October: Wall St mostly higher as the AI trade bounced. SPI futures down 77.

Oct 19, 2026 4 min

ASX set to fall. SPI futures down 77 points or 0.87%. Wall St mostly higher as the AI trade bounced. The Dow fell 0.07%, the S&P 500 up 0.41% and the Nasdaq rose 1.11%. Stocks ended off the best levels. Breadth was negative, with the equal-weight S&P 500 lagging by ~70bp. Discretionary (up 2.73%) and Technology (up 1.19%) were the only sectors to outperform. Utilities (down 1.97%), Real Estate (down 1.17%) and Financials (down 0.79%) were the worst. The VIX fell 7.75%. Treasuries were weaker, near the worst levels, with a big move at the short end. The 2-year rose 7.0bp to 4.78%, the 10-year 7.1bp to 5.15% and the 30-year 5.4bp to 5.48%. The Australian 10-year rose 4.3bp to 5.29% and the Australian 2-year 3.4bp to 4.93%. The Technology rebound sapped haven demand and traders rebuilt bets on Fed hikes next year, still pricing a December hike. China cut its Treasury holdings to an 18-year low in August. The Fed is in blackout ahead of the 28 October FOMC. Wells Fargo called it "one of the weakest starts to EPS season in history". In Europe, markets were sold off - the STOXX 600 fell 0.80%, the FTSE 100 down 1.08%, the DAX down 1.18% and the CAC off 1.11%. French banks and bonds led the losses after a weekend of violent civil unrest, with the French 10-year up 14bp. UK banks fell on budget tax fears. The Euro 10-year rose 3.8bp to 3.47% and the UK 10-year 6.1bp to 5.44%. The US dollar index rose 0.20% to 101.99. The AUD rose 0.47% to 69.77c. Bitcoin rose 0.39% to $82,000. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed...

End of Day Report – Monday 19 October: ASX 200 up 39 - Takeovers everywhere - Banks better - Tech drifts lower

Oct 19, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 continued its run higher, up another 39 points to 8846, although slightly off the top. The news was dominated by M&A announcements in CWY, CGF, FPR, amongst others. The banks once again proving resilient, with CBA up 0.7% and the big bank basket rising to $269.99 (0.8%). MQG eased back slightly, but insurers were better, and other financials took their cue from a bid for CGF from Japanese insurer TAL. It rose 19.3%. AMP up 3.8%. REITs were somewhat mixed, with GMG down 0.4% and CHC rising 4.5%. Industrials, too, were mixed, with some losses in healthcare stocks like RHC down X% and RMD down 0.8%. BXB rose slightly, and retail flatlined today. Technology stocks came under pressure again, with XRO down 2.4% and MP1 also falling hard again. The All-Tech Index fell 0.8%. Meanwhile, resources were mixed, with the iron ore miners firming as BHP rose 0.7%, and oil and gas stocks were also better as the Brent crude price hovered around $110. WDS up 2.7%. There was also action in the coal sector. NHC announced a scrip bid for a privately listed coal company. Gold miners eased back slightly, as did lithium stocks again, but LYC made some gains today. In corporate news, NXT is in a trading halt as issues surrounding power supply to a Melbourne data centre come to the fore. ALD fell 2.5% despite reporting a doubling of its refining margin. M&A activity in CWY, CGF, and INA. MSB fell hard after missing forecasts for Ryonsil sales, and BEN fell 4.0% after higher cash earnings but lower margins saw sellers return. In economic news, the Chinese economy grew 4.5% in September. The RBA's Chris Kent spoke at a conference, saying monetary policy is still working. Asian markets mixed with the Nikkei down 0.9%, HK up 0.5% and China unchanged. Korea under pressure again. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd li...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 October: US markets slip - SPI down 11 - CWY and FPR in focus - CGF gets a bid too

Oct 18, 2026 10 min

US stock indices closed lower on Friday as the selloff in chipmakers extended into an eighth consecutive session, marking the sector’s longest losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, the Dow shed 175 points, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.5%. CoreWeave plunged 11.9%, extending its weekly losses to 23.7% and highlighting renewed credit concerns surrounding AI infrastructure companies. The sector has come under pressure following relatively modest revenue figures from Anthropic and growing concerns about higher interest rates for heavily indebted companies. Economic data released last week showed accelerating consumer inflation and surging producer prices, both at the headline and core levels. Nvidia lost 1.4%, Micron fell 5.6%, and AMD dropped 5.9%. Meanwhile, Tesla declined 2.1% and SpaceX fell 1.7% amid speculation about a potential merger between the companies. For the week, the S&P 500 shed 2%, the Nasdaq lost 5% and the Dow added 156 points. SPI down 11 - CWY and FPR in focus - CGF gets a bid too. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Friday 16 October: ASX up 87 - Up 90 for the week - Tech rebounds - Big miners rebound - Banks slip - US Futures drift higher

Oct 16, 2026 11 min

The ASX 200 jumped 87 points to close at 8,807, up around 90 points for the week, on better U.S. markets and comments from the Federal Reserve chief, Kevin Warsh, in Bangkok. Banks saw profit-taking today, with CBA down 1.1% and NAB down 1.0%, with the Big Bank Basket slipping 1%. Elsewhere in financials, though, MQG rose 1.1%, and financial stocks rose, with the ASX up 0.7% and PNI up 5.6%. REITs were a little weaker today, with SCG down 0.9% and VCX down 0.8%. Healthcare was once again a standout sector, with CSL up 2.8%, PME up 7.4%, and also RMD doing well. Industrials were back in favour, with the tech sector leading the charge, as WTC rose 9.0%, TNE rose 4.2%, and even NXT had a good day, up 3.6%. The All - Tech index rose 4.4%. Retail stocks also did well after the jobs number yesterday helped the bond market, with WES up 1.0%, JBH up 1.3%, and PMV up 1.6%. In the resource sector, we had a good bounce back, with BHP up 3.5%, RIO up 1.5%, and the gold miners also showing good gains, with NST up 3.3% and GMD up 4.9%. Rare earths and lithium stocks remained on the sidelines, although we did see some small gains. After a torrid week, buyers were back covering shorts in PDN and DYL, with oil and gas stocks easing slightly. In corporate news, MGH rallied 14.8% after an update from the company, while CWY fell 6.1% ahead of Monday's deadline on the takeover approach. MSB rose 2.6% despite a 44% increase in net revenue. New listing OWL fell 12.5% after an $8m raise. MYX rose 1.2% after reaching a patent settlement. Nothing locally on the economic front, with all eyes on Kevin Warsh in Bangkok. 10-year yields ease to 5.21%. US Futures – Dow up 40 Nasdaq up 44 Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus T...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 October - SPI Futures up 93 - Bond yields drop in flight to safety

Oct 15, 2026 10 min

End of Day Report – Thursday 15 October: ASX 200 recovers to close down only 8 - Banks shoot higher up 3% on Jobs - Resources smacked - AI related sold - Defensives in fashion

Oct 15, 2026 12 min

The ASX 200 recovered to close down just 8 points at 8,720 after hitting a low this morning of 8,641 on a pullback in AI and risk across the board. The catalyst for the turnaround was the banks, which had a very strong day, with CBA up 3.3%, WBC up 2.9%, and good results from BOQ helping sentiment. The Big Bank Basket rallied 3%. The jobs data came in at a headline rate of 4.7%, which may give the RBA an excuse to pause for the time being. Insurers, too, rallied, with QBE up 2.7% and SUN up 2.2%, although we did see financials generally weaker and MQG slipping 1.3%. Industrials, and interest-rate-sensitive stocks had a good day, with TCL up 1.9%, QAN rallying 1.1%, and TLS up 1.9% on the back of defensive buying. Both WOW and COL also had good days on defensive qualities. Tech stocks, though, slipped again, with XRO down 3.0%, and TNE down 1.9%, with MP1 crashing another 10.1%, along with other data centre companies like NXT, off 7.4%. Healthcare stocks were mixed, with CSL pushing another 1.3% higher, but PME slipping today. Resources were where the damage was done, together with the data centres. BHP fell 4.7%, with RIO also down heavily. Once again, we saw lithium and rare earth stocks under serious pressure, with PLS down 6.3%, LYC down 6.6%, and MIN down 4.9%. Gold miners slipped slightly on lower bullion prices as fears of further rate rises in the U.S. hurt sentiment. A slowdown in the rollout of the data centres in the U.S. continues to hurt the uranium sector, with PDN down 5.1% and DYL down 5.8%. Coal stocks are joining in the weakness today, with WHC falling 4.5%. In corporate news, the rot continues at MGH, down 11.0%, as its founder pulled out of a conference. We also saw numbers today from BOQ which were slightly better than anticipated, and an update from TWE also helped them rise 4.6%. In takeover news today, TPG (PE Group) surprised the market by taking a 14.9% stake in EQT. INA also had a tough day after Warburg Pincus gave the company a Monday dea...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15 October: US markets stumble - CoreWeave falls hard - SPI down 18 - Gold eases - US CPI rises

Oct 14, 2026 13 min

The S&P 500 pulled back on Wednesday, pressured by losses in the artificial intelligence trade, as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected September consumer inflation data. The broad market index fell 1.11% to end at 7,718.94, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 1.88% to close at 26,692.87. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 48.62 points, or 0.09%, to 51,621.48. Gains in key healthcare stocks such as UnitedHealth and Amgen kept the 30-stock index’s losses in check. The consumer price index rose 0.6% in September month over month, with its year-over-year gain coming in at 3.7%. While the former was in line with expectations, the latter was hotter than expected, as economists polled by Dow Jones had anticipated a 3.6% advance on the year. Excluding food and energy prices, core CPI posted a monthly and yearly advance of 0.3% and 2.6%, respectively. Both were also slightly higher than the increase of 0.2% and 2.5% that economists had expected. SPI down 18 - Gold eases - BOQ results - TWE update Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Wednesday 14 October: ASX 200 drops 56 - Banks stumble - Gold miners slip - Tech steady - US futures up.

Oct 14, 2026 11 min

The ASX 200 finished the day down 56 points to 8,728, or 0.6% lower, off its lows for the day, but weighed down by the banking sector taking its cue from the U.S. bank results last night. The Big Bank Basket fell to $262.71, with CBA down 2.2% after its AGM and WBC down 1.3%. Financials generally were weaker, with MQG down 0.8%, and the insurers slipping away slightly too. QBE dropped 1.7%, and IAG was also falling a similar amount. The REITs were mixed, with GMG up 3.6%, although others slipped. VCX was down 0.4%, and GPT was down 0.9%. Industrials, too, were a little weaker, with CPU down 0.6%, QAN falling on higher oil prices, and the healthcare sector relatively unchanged. Retail stocks were patchy, with WES up 0.6%, JBH up 0.6%, but APE dropped 2.0%. Tech stocks rallied after a weaker start, with WTC finishing up 1.3% and TNE up 1.9%. NXT had a better day today, but the rot continued in MP1, off 1.9%. Resources were once again on the nose, with BHP down 0.7% and RIO falling after its quarterly production update. Gold miners, too, eased off slightly, with EVN down 3.2% and NEM down 2.0%. Finally, we saw some bargain hunting appear in the lithium stocks, with PLS up 2.9% and MIN up 1.8%. The oil and gas space was better, with WDS and STO both putting on over 1%. Uranium stocks fell, led by PDN, with a disappointing quarterly production update. In corporate news today, GLC made its debut on the ASX, trading much in line with its London listing. We also saw the GYG chairman, Guy Russo, selling 1.4 million shares, and the CBA AGM leading to some cost increases through pay negotiations. On the economic front, nothing locally, but China reported a jump in September producer inflation on the crisis in Iran. 10-year yields ease to 5.31%. US Futures showing solid gains. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 October: US markets ease on bank results - SPI down 30 - Gold eases - RIO quarterly

Oct 13, 2026 10 min

The S&P 500 ended near the flatline on Tuesday, with traders digesting a slew of corporate earnings reports from major banks along with a steep overnight decline in South Korea that put pressure on memory chip names. The broad market index was down 0.02% to end at 7,805.45, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.15% to 27,204.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 180.45 points, or 0.35%, to close at 51,670.10. At its high of the day, the 30-stock index was up more than 460 points. JPMorgan Chase reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations, but the bank raised its net interest income guidance for 2026. Shares ended the session 0.9% lower. Wells Fargo shed 3% on mixed Q3 numbers, while Goldman Sachs inched down 0.2% even after its revenue for the third quarter surpassed expectations. SPI down 30 - Gold eases - Oil up - RIO results - Glencore lists . Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 October: ASX Flat as Value Rises, Resources and Tech Hammered -

Oct 13, 2026 5 min

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13 October: US markets mixed in quiet session - SPI up 9 - Gold eases - Lithium depressed - US earnings beckon

Oct 12, 2026 9 min

The S&P 500 closed just below the flatline on Monday after the major averages posted a winning week and as investors looked ahead to a busy week of earnings results and inflation data. The broad market index fell 0.06% to end at 7,807.24, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed, rising 195.60 points, or 0.38%, to 51,850.55. It was the third straight positive day for the 30-stock index. The Nasdaq Composite, however, underperformed and lost 0.44% to close at 27,245.90. The Nasdaq was weighed down by a 3.9% drop in shares of Micron Technology. SPI up 9 - Gold eases - Oil higher - US earnings in focus. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

End of Day Report – Monday 12 October: ASX 200 up 67 - Banks and miners rally - REITs slip - Healthcare pushes higher

Oct 12, 2026 10 min

The ASX 200 Jumped 67 points to close at 8,783 (0.8%), slightly off the day's highs but a solid performance nonetheless. A recovery in the banking sector helping push things along, with CBA up 1.2%, NAB up 2.3%, and MQG also having a good day, up 2.1%. Insurers were generally positive, and other financials also in the green. Elsewhere, REITs fell, with GMG down 1.9% and SCG also falling 1.2%. SGP fell on a broker downgrade. In the industrials, generally weaker across the board, with retail under a little pressure. JBH down 0.5% and APE down 1.4%. With TLS continuing to stumble after the SpaceX Spectrum deal last week, both WOW and REA slipped too. Tech stocks again showing some signs of life, although the sector was well off its intraday highs as well. XRO up 2.8% on a broker upgrade, and WTC also doing okay, although NXT continues to stumble, with MP1 up 4.8%. Resources were a little mixed, with the iron ore majors doing well, led by BHP up 2.5% on copper prices pushing higher in Asia. Gold miners had a good day, with NST up 2.5% and GMD up 0.7%, but lithium stocks remained depressed, PLS down 3.7%, and rare earth stocks also falling, LYC down 3.1%. Not much happening in WDS or STO today, and uranium stocks continue to struggle somewhat. In corporate news, MGH continues to slide on the Firmus fiasco last week. TWE announced it had sold the Rosemount brands back to the Oatley family. Nothing significant today on the economic front. 10-year yields ease to 5.32%. US Futures showing solid gains. Bond markets closed for Colombus Day. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed po...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 12 October: US markets firm ahead of earnings this week - SPI up 37 - Gold up

Oct 11, 2026 10 min

Wall St rose Friday as AI jitters eased, ending the week close to record highs. Dow Jones up 423 points. S&P 500 up 0.59%. Nasdaq up 0.64%. Russell 2000 up 0.46%. Mag7 up 1.01%. SOX down 0.41% (failing to bounce). ASX set to rise. SPI futures up 37 points or 0.42%. Gold and commodities firm - Columbus Day in US tonight - Bond markets closed. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

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