Market Updates

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 155.09 points, or 0.37%, to end at 42,299.70. The S&P 500 declined 0.33% to close at 5,693.31, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.53% to settle at 17,804.03. Shares of several automakers declined on the announced 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States,” which will go into effect on April 2. General Motors pulled back more than 7%,...

The ASX 200 dropped 30 points to 7969 (0.4%) as the banks came under a little pressure on car tariffs in the US. The Big Bank Basket rose to $245.27 (+0.1%).  Financial services also under some pressure as the OPT fall out continues. MQG down 1.1% and GQG off 1.8%. PNI also falling 3.5%. REITs also under some pressure with GMG falling 4.0% as data centre growth seems to be questioned. SCG off 1.4%...

The S&P 500 lost 1.12% and ended at 5,712.20, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 132.71 points, or 0.31%, to close at 42,454.79. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 2.04% and closed at 17,899.01, as Nvidia shares dropped nearly 6%. Major tech names such as Meta Platforms and Amazon dropped more than 2%, while Alphabet lost more than 3%. Tesla slid more than 5%. SPI down 37 - Car tari...

The ASX 200 pushed up 57 points to 7999 (0.7%) after a better lead from the US and benign CPI numbers. Banks once again leading us higher with the Big Bank Basket up to $245.09 (+1.3%). ANZ bouncing back from the big sell down yesterday. Other financials also in demand, MQG up 0.5% and ASX up 1.3% as volumes pick up. REITs better led by GMG up 1.0% and SCG rising 3.3% on Budget news and CPI. Indus...

The S&P 500 posted a slim gain on Tuesday as investors built on the previous session’s gains, which were largely sparked by hopes of U.S. tariffs being narrower in scope.  The broad market index added 0.16% to close at 5,776.65, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.46% and ended at 18,271.86. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crept higher by 4.18 points, or 0.01%, to settle at 42,587.50. SPI up...

The ASX 200 gave up strong gains to finish up 6 points at 7943 (0.1%) as US futures turned slightly negative. Banks were mixed with ANZ sold off by 3.2% and CBA up 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket down to $242.05 (-0.1%). MQG had a good day, up 2.6% as financials generally did well. RPL came clean with its exposure to OPT . VG1 rose 0.6% with RF1 down 2.4%. REITs did well, SGP up 0.8% with SCG up 0.9%. H...

Stocks jumped Monday on optimism that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and so the U.S. could skirt an economic slowdown from a protracted trade war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 597.97 points, or 1.42%, to end at 42,583.32. The S&P 500 added 1.76% and closed at 5,767.57, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 2.27% to...

The ASX 200 rose 6 points to 7937 (0.1%) in quiet trade ahead of the Budget . Banks were firm with the Big Bank Basket at $242.34 (+1.5%). Tariff proof fenced perhaps. CBA up 1.4% and insurers better too, QBE up 0.3%. REITs were a little mixed, GMG down 0.6% and SCG rising 0.6%. RPL was smashed 14.8% on news from OPT that it had missed Phase III end point. RPL owns 32% of the biotech. In the indus...

Another quiet night on Wall Street which saw growth outperform value after some Trump comments sparked a small, late rally. Dow Jones and the S&P near flat , closing near the high. Nasdaq up 0.5% . All three indices notched small weekly gains. Dow Jones the best up 497 points. Trump said he is going ahead with the April 2 tariff date but there may be some flexibility on the terms . His ‘top tr...

The ASX 200 put on another 13 points to 7932 (0.2%) after a tentative start. 2% up for the week. Banks were sold with the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $238.82. CBA flat. MQG saw some profit taking, other financials also flat, GQG down 1.4% and HUB off 1.8%. REITs once again in demand, SGP up 0.8% with VCX up 2.4%. Industrials were firm but unexciting, WOW and COL rallied hard on ACCC news, CPU up...

The S&P 500 slipped on Thursday as uncertainty around the U.S. economy continued to weigh on equities, thwarting the market’s attempts at recovery from a month long rout. The broad market index pulled back 0.22% to close at 5,662.89. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.33% to end the day at 17,691.63, weighed down by losses in Apple and Alphabet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 11.31 poin...

The ASX 200 rose 91 points to 7919 (1.2%) as the Fed soothes nerves. Banks did well with the Big Bank Basket up to $238.79 (+1.9%). MQG bouncing hard, up 3.8% as a market player. Other financials also doing well, GQG up 2.8% and NWL rallying 4.6%. CGF put in a stellar day up 5.7%. REITs also rallying hard, GMG up 2.8% and SCG up 2.5% with industrials seeing bargain hunters. ALL up 2.3%, CPU up 2.2...

Wall St had a good session overnight with all key indices up. US stocks bounced on the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged and a hint that it will still reduce rates by half a percentage point this year. NASDAQ up 1.41%. S&P 500 up 1.08%. Dow Jones up 383 points or 0.92% within a medium trading range. Want to invest with Marcus Today ? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors...

The ASX 200 fell 32 points to 7828 (0.4%) after a failed rally attempt petered out. Losses across the board with the banks under pressure again, the Big Bank Basket slipping to $234.26(-0.7%). MQG down again off 0.9% with other financials sliding lower, PNI down 5.4% and MFG off 1.8%. REITs down led by GMG off 1.6% and SCG down 1.5%. Industrials also under pressure, ALL off 1.6%, QAN falling 2.7%...

Stocks pulled back Tuesday as a sell-off that has engulfed Wall Street in recent weeks resumed after two straight winning sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 260.32 points, or 0.62%, closing at 41,581.31. The S&P 500 shed 1.07%, ending at 5,614.66. The broad market index concluded the day 8.6% off its closing high reached in February, bringing it near correction territory. The Nasd...

ASX 200 finished up only 6 points to 7860 (0.1%) as enthusiasm waned ahead of the Fed. US futures negative again. Banks slid with NAB and MQG under pressure, the Big Bank Basket down to $235.85 (-0.1%). REITs were solid with GMG up 1.1% and GPT up 0.9%. Industrials were mixed, ALL fell 2.8% with JBH off another 2.2% but WOW rose 1.2% with TLS quietly creeping higher. QAN jumped 2.5% with tech goin...

Stocks rose on Monday, building on their comeback from a four-week rout on Wall Street exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout and falling consumer confidence. The S&P 500 gained 0.64% to close at 5,675.12, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.31% and ended at 17,808.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced 353.44 points, or 0.85%, to end at 41,841.63. T...

The ASX 200 rose another 64 points to 7854 (0.8%) with the banks finding bargain hunters, CBA up % and ANZ rallying % as the Big Bank Basket hit $236.48 ( +1.2%). Financials were mixed, MQG up 1.3% with GQG down 0.5% and PNI rallying 3.2%. REITs were flat as GMG rose 0.3%. Industrials a mixed picture, QAN down 0.9% and WOW and COL slipping slightly, Tech mixed, WTC down 0.6% and XRO up 1.0%. Retai...

Happy St Patrick's Day Solid bounce on Wall St om Friday. Dow Jones up 675 points closing near the high. S&P 500 up 2.13% . Nasdaq the outperformer. Up 2.6%. Its best session since November. Boosted by both Big Tech and Big Chips. That said …there was no new macro-catalyst for the buying. Sometimes the only reason the market needs for a bounce is that things get oversold . For the week, t...

A solid end to the week with the ASX 200 up 41 points to 7790 (0.5%). For the week the ASX 200 is down 2%. Resources leading the charge higher and Asian markets soaring. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket down to $233.56 (-0.7%). Insurers gained a little QBE up 1.2% and financials generally better, GQG up 1.4% with MQG rallying 0.8%. REITs were better generally, SCG up 0.9% and GPT up 1.4%. Indus...

Stocks fell on Thursday, with equities unable to shake a three-week market rout under the weight of new tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 dropped 1.39% to settle at 5,521.52. The index ended the day in correction, 10.1% off its record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 537.36 points, or 1.3%, marking its fourth day of declines and closing at 40,813.57. The Nasda...

 The ASX 200 turned turtle after a promising start and closed down 37 points at 7749. (0.5%). Market heavyweights led us lower with the banks under pressure again, the Big Bank Basket fell to $235.18. WBC off 1.5% and CBA down 0.6%. MQG dropped another 1.2% and insurers slid, SUN off 1.4%. REITS firmed, GMG finding bottom feeders up 1% and SCG rising 0.3%. Healthcare mixed, RMD continuing to fall,...

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares. The Nasdaq added 1.22% and closed at 17,648.45, while the S&P 500 gained 0.49% to end at 5,599.30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 82.55 points, or 0.2%, to settle at 41,350.93. US CPI 0.2% below expectations SPI up 18 - Gold an...

Another day, another drubbing as the ASX falls 104 points to 7786 (1.3%) with banks soggy again. The Big Bank Basket down to $236.66 (-1.7%) with NAB and WBC the worst affected. MQG dropped another 1.4% with ASX off 3.8% despite good volumes recently. GQG fell 2.4% and CGF off 1.5%. REITs also in the seller’s sights, GMG bucked the trend, up 0.5% and SGP off 1.0% with healthcare under pressure as...

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, extending their losses from Monday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.76%, closing at 5,572.07. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 478.23 points, or 1.14%, finishing at 41,433.48. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.18% and ended at 17,436.10. ASX SPI fell 75 - Gold rallies - Tariffs hit Australia - Commodity prices rally slightly. Want to inves...