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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 May: US markets retreat as bond yields head higher | SPI down 39
1w ago00:14:51Tap to summarizeUS equities extended their decline on Tuesday as a continued selloff in US Treasuries, driven by inflation concerns tied to the war in the Middle East, pressured investor sentiment. The S&P 500 finished 0.7% lower, the Nasdaq closed down 0.8% while The Dow shed more than 300 points, or 0.6%. AI infrastructure companies continued their correction after soaring this month, previously supported by bumper earnings and ambitious guidance. Speculative long positions propelled AI infrastructure stocks higher in the period, prompting a pullback in risk sentiment and a cautious outlook by Seagate to spark a sharp pullback. Seagate sank 10% so far this week. Hyperscalers also fell with Amazon, Tesla, and Meta dropping up to 2% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Dominion energy sustained its surge from the previous session and NextEra Energy bounced from sharp losses following NextEra's $67 billion acquisition of the former, the largest ever in the power sector.SPI down 39 - Resources under pressure - JHX results - Nvidia in focus—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →End of Day Report – Tuesday 19 May: ASX 200 jumps 99 | Banks lead rebound, CSL better too
2w ago00:14:01Tap to summarizeThe ASX 200 bounced back 99 points today to 8605 (1.2%) as banks led the recovery. CBA gained % with the Big Bank Basket up to $271.83 (=1.5%%). NAB the standout gaining 2.0%. MQG also had a good day up 1.9% and insurers did well as higher bond yields helped, QBE up 2.9% and MPL rising 2.1%. REITs also had a better day with GMG up 1.8% and CHC up 2.2%.Industrials were firm, WES finally finding buyers up 2.4% and TLS gained 2.6%. WOW and COL both did very well on some broker upgrades. Healthcare also found support, CSL up 2.6% and RMD gaining 2.0%. BXB fell another 0.6% and TUA up 17.6% after a 68% fall yesterday. Tech slightly better with the All-Tech Index up 0.8%.Resources eased back, iron ore off in Asia, BHP down 0.1% and FMG down 0.3% with gold miners mixed, NEM up 1.8% and NST falling 0.7%. Lithium and rare earth stocks slid, LYC down 4.3% and PLS falling 1.3%. Oil and gas stocks held, uranium stocks gained, coal better too.In corporate news, MIN rose 2.6% after it announced a restart at Bald Hill, SLC flagged a 4.5m share purchase for staff. TNE fell 2.9% as FX headwinds hurt.On the economic front, RBA minutes pointed to a pause perhaps from the RBA. Asian markets bounced a little, Japan down 0.5%, HK flat, China down 0.4% Kospi down 2.8%.US futures lower with Dow down 39, Nasdaq down 105. European futures opening around 1% lower. Oil down around 2%.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 May: US markets volatile | Trump delays attack
2w ago00:10:59Tap to summarizeThe Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 fell on Monday, bogged down by declines in technology, as traders monitored oil prices and bond yields while awaiting further developments with the conflict in the Middle East.The broad market benchmark dropped 0.07% to end at 7,403.05, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid 0.51% and closed at 26,090.73. It was the second straight day of declines for both indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 159.95 points, or 0.32%, at 49,686.12.SPI up 92 - RBA Minutes - TNE Results—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →End of Day Report – Monday 18 May: ASX 200 sinks 126 as bond yields rise and commodities fall
2w ago00:14:01Tap to summarizeThe ASX 200 fell 126 points to 8,505 (-1.5%) today in a dismal start to the week. Thankfully, the banking sector held up relatively well, with CBA posting a 1% rise, while insurers also performed strongly on the back of higher bond yields. The Big Bank Basket rose to $267.83 (+0.3%). Other financials did not fare as well, with MQG falling 2.6%, HUB down 1.1%, and the REIT sector also under pressure, with GMG down 4.0% and CHC off 3.5%.Industrials were weaker across the board, with the healthcare sector hit again. CSL fell 1.8% and RMD dropped 0.5%. A couple of poor results this morning set the tone for further weakness in industrials, with SGH down 2.9% and BXB falling 20.2% on a downgrade to earnings, as pallet repair apparently became a thing. The tech space was mixed, with XRO falling 2.0%, although WTC rose slightly, helping the All-Tech Index finish marginally lower.The real damage today came from the resources sector as iron ore stocks reversed and copper prices came under pressure. BHP fell 2.8% and RIO dropped 3.6% as sentiment towards bulk miners deteriorated.Gold miners were also under pressure as bullion prices eased, even while the oil price rose. NST fell 2.4%, while EVN suffered the double whammy of weaker gold and copper prices. Oil and gas stocks were inevitably firmer as crude prices pushed higher. WDS rose 2.9%, while STO gained a similar amount. Uranium stocks slipped again, with PDN down 2.5% and BOE off 3.8%.In corporate news, three major stories stood out. TUA dropped an astonishing 62.8% following issues in Singapore relating to its spectrum licences. ELD also came under pressure, down 22.9%, as higher diesel prices and a messy result hurt sentiment. Meanwhile, the downgrade from BXB simply added to today’s misery. Down 20.8%There was little on the economic front today, although all eyes remain firmly fixed on bond markets as inflation fears continue to build. Asian markets drop hard, Japan down 0.7%, HK off 1.1%, China down 0.6% Kospi bouncing US futures lower with Dow down 386 Nasdaq down 192. European futures opening around 1% lower. Oil up over 1.2%.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 May: US markets slip | SPI drops 38
2w ago00:12:38Tap to summarizeStocks fell sharply on Friday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the impact of the prolonged conflict with Iran, particularly the risk that higher energy prices could further fuel inflation and keep interest rates elevated. The S&P 500 lost 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5% and the Dow Jones fell 1.1%. Investors took profits in the technology sector following strong recent gains. Intel declined 5%, while Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 3% and 4%, respectively. Nvidia lost 2%, and Cerebras Systems dropped 4% after surging 68% in the previous session following its Nasdaq debut. Microsoft outperformed, rising 4% after Bill Ackman revealed that Pershing Square had built a position in the company. Boeing shares also extended losses, falling 3% after dropping nearly 5% a day earlier, as investors reacted negatively to Trump’s announcement that China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets, only modestly above prior expectations.SPI down 38 - BHP falls hard in US - BXB Downgrades.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →End of Day Report – Friday 15 May: ASX 200 falls 10 points | Banks bounce, resources sink
2w ago00:11:54Tap to summarizeThe ASX 200 eased back another 10 points to 8631 (0.1%), capping off a miserable week at the index level. The index fell 1.3% this Budget week, mainly as banks crashed with CBA in focus. Banks made up some lost ground after significant falls this week, with CBA up 1.9%, ANZ up 1.1%, and the Big Bank Basket rising to $266.97 (1.4%). Insurers had a good day, with QBE rising 1.9% and SUN also doing well. REITs strengthened, with VCX up 1.6% and GPT also leading the charge. Industrials were firm too, with stocks like SHG, REH, and WOR all posting solid gains today. Even the supermarkets WOW and COL were firmer despite recent court woes.Healthcare edged higher, with RMD up 1.2% and CSL finding some friends, up 0.7% , but the real stars of the show today were, surprisingly, the tech space, with XRO bouncing 8.1% following yesterday’s results and WTC also having a strong day, with the All-Tech Index bouncing 2.3%.Whilst banks, industrials, and technology stocks were firm, resources were well and truly on the nose today as inflation continues to plague the market, or at least traders’ thoughts. Copper and gold both eased back, with BHP down 2.6% and RIO falling 3.2%. The gold stocks were also under pressure, with NEM falling hard, as did EVN, down 5.5%. Lithium stocks also took a breather, and news that Chris Ellison had sold part of his holding in MIN also weighed on the sector, down 7.7%. The oil price continues to bubble higher, with no resolution, it seems, on the blockade in the Gulf. WGS did well, up 2.1%, and STO also had a blinder today, rising 2.7%. In corporate news, EOS shot the lights out as it prepares to take control of MARSS Defence Technology in the coming days, while also securing a $165 million order from an existing Middle Eastern customer. TWE added 1.9% after French billionaire Olivier Goudet lifted his stake in the company.Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets drop hard, Japan down 2.1%, HK off 1.6%, China down 0.8%, Kospi off 6%.US futures lower with Dow down 184, Nasdaq down 367. European futures opening around 1% lower.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 May: US markets hit new records on AI boom | Gold eases, banks to rebound
2w ago00:13:24Tap to summarizeStocks were higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retaking 50,000 after strong earnings from Cisco Systems and following a key meeting between U.S. and China.The 30-stock index popped 370.26 points, or 0.75%, to end at 50,063.46. The S&P 500 climbed 0.77% and closed at 7,501.24, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.88% to 26,635.22. Those two indexes scored fresh all-time intraday highs and record closes.Cisco’s gain gave the Dow a boost, sending it to 50,000 during the session. The Dow also got a lift from Nvidia also advanced more than 4% after Reuters reported that the U.S. has cleared about 10 Chinese firms to purchase Nvidia’s H200 chip, though no deliveries have been made yet.Retail sales were better than expected. Cerebras IPO was a huge success.SPI up 50 – Banks in focus – Resources under a little pressure.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →End of Day Report – Thursday 14 May: Budget aftershock
2w ago00:10:48Tap to summarizeMarcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 May: US markets mixed | Trump in Beijing
2w ago00:15:41Tap to summarizeUS equities were mixed, with tech outperforming losses in broader sectors as faster inflation weighed against the ongoing AI rally. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose more than 0.5% while the Dow fell 200 points. Producer inflation surged more than expected in April, both for energy-exposed goods and non-energy services, to show that the impact of the war in the Middle East on prices has spread past direct fuel costs onto the broader economy. This coincided with a fresh increase in refined fuel prices this week amid the continued blockade of tankers in the Persian Gulf. Still, strong earnings prospectives from AI software and hardware producers continued to carry stock indices since the Q1 earnings season. Hyperscalers were higher premarket after SoftBank unveiled soaring gains from its private OpenAI stake. Also, Nvidia gained 2.5% as CEO Huang surprisingly joined other tech leaders and the US delegation in their summit with China.SPI down 22 - Copper in focus - BAP warns- XRO updates—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – 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-podcastPrinciples – 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.
Transcribe →End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 May: ASX 200 drops 40 points | CBA drops 10.4%
2w ago00:14:23Tap to summarizeThe ASX 200 fell another 40 points to 8630 (0.5%) as the banks came under intense pressure following the budget last night. Adding to the bank woes was the update from CBA, which shocked the market as bad debts rose and growth was sadly lacking. CBA fell an astonishing 10.4%, with the other three banks also falling hard on changes to housing policy in the budget. The CBA fall accounted for around 85 index points. The Big Bank Basket fell hard to $260.67 (-7.1%) as the Big Resource Basket soared 2.2%, overtaking the banks. BHP led resource stocks higher, hitting another record high, up 2.9%, and claiming the mantle back from CBA as the 'big Australian'. RIO also had a good day on the back of near-record highs in copper, with FMG also putting on the ritz. Given the fall in CBA, the index elsewhere had a good day.The gold miners were in demand, although bullion was relatively stable. EVN up 0.6%, and NST up 1.0%. Lithium stocks had a small break today, with PLS easing back 0.9%, as did LTR, but rare earth stocks were back in demand, with LYC up a further 2.0%. Energy stocks were mixed, with WDS up 0.4% and STO having a good day, up 1.6%, but uranium stocks eased back, with PDN falling hard on results. Coal stocks firmed.Industrials generally rose post-budget, with the REITs doing well. GMG up 1.4%, WES finding a base, up 0.4%, and even retail stocks looking a little firmer, JBH up 2.0%. One of the big winners was in the gaming space, with ALL updating the market with some latest numbers and rallying strongly, up 13.3%. Technology stocks were also in demand today. XRO rose after announcing some AI integration progress, although WTC was still on the nose. Healthcare stocks were also slightly better today, with CSL up 0.2% and RMD having a good day for a change, up 2.0%. Financials ex the banking sector were also firm, with AMP up 1.7% and GQG having a very good day, up 4.8%.In corporate news, CSL signed a flu vaccine deal in South America, PRN also doing well up 8.4%, after being awarded a mining contract, and TPW fell again after guidance was cut. In other news, WTC fell slightly after DSV confirmed it will transition away from cargo-wise and on to an in-house solution. ALL was a huge winner on a first half beat.Asian markets better with Japan up 1.2%, China up 0.5% and HK down 0.2%; The Kospi back up 2.4%US futures modestly higher, Dow futures down 2, Nasdaq up 149. European futures opening slightly higher. US PPI tonight.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus 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 Todayhttp://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus TodayUse code MTPODCAST for 10% offhttp://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF PortfolioA professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing.http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About InvestingA short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips.http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—DisclaimerThis podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.
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