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Strong Not StarvingThe Life Changing Power of Opposite Action with Natalie RoseEver feel stuck in self limiting habits or emotions? In this episode, we explore Opposite Action - a powerful tool to break cycles of anxiety, guilt, shame, even fear. Therapist and Coach, Natalie Rose, joins us to unpack how acting against your instincts in key moments can transform your mindset, behaviour, and ultimately, your life.Natalie Rose: https://wakeupandsmelltherosay.com/Book a Call with Marcus Here! https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free weekly Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytipsStrong Not Starving...2025-03-1143 min
Brick and Mortar VisibilityBold Content, Big Results: Marcus Sheridan's 5 Keys to Winning Trust and Boosting SEO for Dance StudiosAre you effectively telling, showing, selling, and being human in your content creation in your marketing efforts? Marketing expert Marcus Sheridan believes these four pillars should guide your strategy. As the best-selling author of "They Ask, You Answer," Marcus's insights have been instrumental in shaping my success as a top-rated business owner in the dance studio industry. Having him as a guest on the podcast was a dream come true, and we had an incredible discussion about deepening content creation to enhance our business's SEO and build client trust.Marcus's approach is not just about c...2024-09-0230 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 20th FebruaryASX 200 slips slightly by 6 points to 7659 (0.1%). Big day again for results, ANZ also got the green light for its SUN Banking business acquisition. Good for SUN, not maybe so good for ANZ down 2.2% on the news. WBC rose 2.6% on broker upgrades, the Big Bank Basket rose slightly to $204.22(0.1%). MQG sold off slightly following Investor Day reactions. Insurers rose with SUN news, QBE up 2.4% and MPL up 2.4%. REITs better, GMG up 2.2% and SCG down 0.7...2024-02-2005 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Friday 16th FebruaryASX 200 finished up 53 points to 7658 (0.7%) off early highs but still a very solid day. Up 10 points for the week. Most cylinders firing today, Banks firm as usual with the Big Bank Basket up to $202.34 (). CBA bounced 1.9% the best of the four. MQG rose 0.3% after big run yesterday, insurers slipped as big premium increases may have peaked. QBE and IAG reported falling 1.7% and 3.8% respectively. REITs better again as bond yields steady at 4.17%. GMG kicked a little higher, consolidating gains up 0.5%. SGP 2024-02-1616 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 16th February US stocks closed higher on Thursday as retail sales data disappointed, fuelling expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Fed in the coming months. The S&P 500 rose by 0.58%, the NASDAQ by 0.30%, and the Dow Jones climbed by 350.07 points or 0.91%. US Treasury yields edged lower, with the 10Y Treasury note down 2.4bps 4.242%, marking its second consecutive decline after a rally earlier in the week. The USD also weakened for a second day amid mixed economic data, reinforcing beliefs that the Fed might begin cutting interest rates by June. Betting odds f...2024-02-1516 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 7th FebruaryStocks rose on Tuesday as Wall Street assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and the timeline for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to settle at 4,954.23, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up 0.07% to close at 15,609.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 141.24 points, or 0.37%, to end at 38,521.36.ASX SPI Futures up 55 points.Base metals higher supported by a weaker USD. Aluminium +1.13%, Zinc +0.83%, Lead +0.28%, and Tin +1.13%.Copper rose by +0.37%, buoyed by efforts from China to stabilise its market.Nickel...2024-02-0613 min
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Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Friday 2nd FebruaryThe ASX 200 powered back up another 111 points to an all-time high of 7699 (+1.5%) as US tech took off. Green across the screen, banks found buyers again with the Big Bank Basket up to $199.37 (+1.4%). CBA jumped 1.5%, with MQG up 1.7%, but the real stars were the REITs GMG up a massive 6.2% on a Citi research report into the sector. SCG rose 2.7%, and DXS up 0.8%. Industrials rocketed higher, TLS up 1.2%, with WOW gaining 1.8%, WES up 1.5...2024-02-0212 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 2nd FebruaryStocks in the US closed higher on Thursday, as the S&P 500 rose 1.25%, the Nasdaq advanced 1.3% and the Dow Jones added 369.Meta soars after hours on first dividend payment and Buy Back. Amazon and Apple results too.ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 30 points (+0.40%).Base metals are broadly lower. Nickel +0.52%, Aluminium -1.08%, Zinc -2.0%, Lead -0.21%, and Tin -1.56%.Uranium up to $107lb on Kazatomprom output guidance cuts.Copper prices fell 2.03%, though losses were limited by...2024-02-0111 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 31st JanuaryASX regrouped after an early swoon jumping 81 points to 7681 (+1.1%). The CPI number turned things around coming in below forecast and pointing to zero chance now of a rate rise. Rate cuts could be sooner rather than later. Looked like some month end window dressing helping things along too. Banks continue to lead the market ever higher, CBA up to another record up 1.3%, WBC up 1.5%, and ANZ up 1.5%. MQG rose 1.3%, with financials and REITs kicking higher. Insurers doing exceptionally well, QBE up 2.7% and ...2024-01-3117 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 29th JanuaryASX 200 finished up 23 points to 7578 (0.3%). A positive start to the week with some big events to come. Once again, we saw a divergence in the markets with financials continuing to defy analysts and power up, The Big Bank Basket up to $198.84 (0.9%). MQG rose 0.6% with insurers under a little pressure today. REITS back in demand despite no real change in bond yields, Industrials relatively firm, COL up 0.6% and WOW unchanged despite some Kiwi woes. Gaming stocks did well, TLC up 1.4% and ...2024-01-2911 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 25th JanuaryWall Street finished mixed overnight. The S&P 500 marked its fourth consecutive record-high close, driven by strong quarterly results from Netflix +10.7% and positive reports from chipmaker ASML +8.85%. NASDAQ Composite rose 0.36%, now ~4% below its 2021 all-time high, while the NASDAQ 100 advanced 0.3%, hitting record highs. The Dow Jones fell 99 points (-0.26%). Up 159 points at best. Down 110 points at worst. Treasury yields rebounded following strong US business activity data and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting. Among stocks, Microsoft +0.9% reached a record high, surpassing a $3 trillion market value for...2024-01-2417 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 24th January The ASX 200 has finished near flat, remaining close to unchanged since midday. Individual stocks had a different story with plenty of volatility around during confessions and results season. NAN was the worst performer in the All Ords, falling 33.4% as revenue dropped and costs rose. KGN was one of the standout performers, rising 14.9% on a profit upgrade thanks to improved margins and selling inventory. Lithium saw some buyers thanks to PLS reporting well and news of a bullish outlook from the AFIC fund manager. PLS rose 6%, 2024-01-2417 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 22nd JanuaryLast Friday, the S&P 500 achieved a record-high close, up 1.13% to 4840, propelled by chipmakers and tech stocks amid optimism surrounding AI. This milestone confirmed the S&P 500's bull market status since Oct-22, signalling the end of a bear market. The NASDAQ rose 1.7%, and the Dow advanced 395 points (+1.05%), up 465 points at best. Notably, Nvidia and AMD rose 4.2% and over 7.1%, respectively, following an optimistic profit forecast from server maker Super Micro Computer. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index also soared 4% to a record high. The week saw the S&P 500 rising...2024-01-2112 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 11th DecemberThe ASX 200 bounced back strongly from the slide yesterday closing up 38 points to 7506 (0.5%). All systems go and Asian markets helping too as Japan hit 35k. Quiet trade again though. Banks were once again leading the charge, the Big Bank Basket hit $193.87 with CBA up 1.4% and WBC up 1.2%. MQG also did very well up 1.5%. Insurers flat but REITs once again pushing ahead, SCG up 0.7% and VCX up 1.0% with consumer stocks finding plenty of more friends, JBH up 3.8% and DMP up 0.6% with ...2024-01-1112 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 20th DecemberWall Street finished higher overnight near best levels, extending its rally while shrugging off warnings from Fed officials trying to rein in rate cut expectations. The Dow nabbed another all-time closing high, up 252 points (+0.68%). Dow up 257 at best. The S&P 500 rose 0.59% and is now within one percentage point of its all-time closing high. The NASDAQ 100 hit another all-time high, and the NASDAQ Composite advanced 0.66%. US small caps Russell 2000 rose 1.97%, rising over 11.7% in December so far. Bond yields dipped slightly despite Atlanta Fed President Bostic predicting the Fed would...2023-12-1914 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 13th DecemberASX 200 rose another 23 points to 7258 (0.3%) in another solid day. Once again banks led us higher with the Big Bank Basket up to $185.04 (+0.8%). WBC leading the charge. MQG had a good day up 1.5% but insurers slid with IAG down 3.2% and SUN off 1.0%. REITs were mixed, GMG bouncing nicely, SCG down %. Healthcare also picking up, CSL up another 1.1% and RMD doing ok, up 1.2%. Tech stalled and industrials a little flat, WOW down 0.7% and EDV2023-12-1316 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 7th DecemberWall Street finished lower near worst levels, pulled back by mega-caps and energy stocks after signs of a cooling job market reinforced bets the Fed could start cutting rates early next year. The Dow Jones fell 70 points (-0.19%). Dow up 168 points at best. Dow down 100 points at worst. S&P 500 lost steam amid a slide in energy producers, down 0.39%, with 7 of the 11 sector indices lower led by energy -1.67% and tech -0.76%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite slid 0.58%, and small caps Russell 2000 fell 0.21%. 10Y yields extended...2023-12-0615 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 6th DecemberASX 200 romped ahead by 117 points to 7178 (+1.7%). All is forgiven after the losses of yesterday, even lithium staged a significant comeback. This despite falls in international lithium stocks. AKE up 3.0%, PLS up 5.6% with some large blocks traded, MIN rose 4.2% with iron ore miners not even stirred by news from RIO on Simandou, RIO up 0.7% and BHP rising 1.5%. Base metals better, Gina will be happier as LTR rose 6.1% and CHN up 10.8% on access permits. Gold miners mixed with EVN dropping 13.0% on...2023-12-0615 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 4th DecemberASX 200 rose 52 points to 7125 (0.7%) in a very solid day although off highs. Gains in most sectors with the Banks up again CBA up 0.9% and NAB up 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket at $179.61(0.7%). MQG rose 0.7% with other financials doing well, ASX up 0.6% and SUN up 0.4% on ACCC hopes. QBE dropped 3.2% with other insurers easing back. REITs higher again, GMG up 1.4% and SCG up 1.5% with healthcare also firm, CSL up 0.5% and RMD2023-12-0411 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 4th DecemberAll three major US indices advanced overnight, with the Dow finishing near best levels up 295 points (+0.82%), up 314 points at best. S&P 500 achieved its highest close for the year, up 0.59%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.55% starting December on a positive note following Powell’s latest comments bolstering the view that policy rates have peaked. Powell, despite expressing the Fed's readiness to tighten further if necessary, noted that policy is currently in "well into restrictive territory," leading to a decline in bond yields, with the 2Y yield down by 15bps and th...2023-12-0311 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 28th NovemberASX 200 clawed back some losses closing up 28 points to 7015 (0.4%). Early euphoria gave way to apathy again. Banks were a strong sector with the Big Bank Basket up to $177.31 (0.8%). NAB leading the charge up 1.2% and MQG managing to eke out a 0.1% rise. QBE and insurers flat, REITs did well as yields fell again, GMG up 1.3% and SCG running hard up 2.0%. Industrials too doing ok, WOW up 0.9%, TCL unchanged as Rozelle Interchange opens up. QAN up 0.4% and TLS pushing ahead. Tech...2023-11-2810 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 14th NovemberASX 200 rose strongly holding above 700 closing up 58 points at 7007 (+0.8%). Resources are back in fashion as FMG led the iron ore miners higher up 2.7%, with BHP and RIO also doing well. Lithium had a rare day in the green, PLS up 0.9% and MIN up 3.1%. Gold miners slightly higher, Base metals are also better, with IGO up 1.8% and SFR rallying 2.5%. Oil and gas stocks rose as crude prices bounced, WDS up 2.6% and STO up 2.5%. Coal stocks also in demand. Industrials were...2023-11-1413 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 8th NovemberThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday to notch their longest winning streaks in nearly two years and build on November’s rally.The S&P 500 added 0.28% to close at 4,378.38, while the Nasdaq jumped 0.9% to end at 13,639.86. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 56.74 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 34,152.60. The S&P 500 rose for a seventh consecutive day for the first time since its eight-day win streak reached in November 2021, while the Nasdaq posted eight days of wins for the first time since an 11-day streak ended in November 2021.ASX SPI 200 down 1 point....2023-11-0712 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 6th NovemberASX 200 rose 19 points to 6998 (0.3%) in cautious trade ahead of the RBA tomorrow. Banks were firm and WBC results helping with the stock up 2.0% on a $1.5bn buyback and a $7.2bn profit. The Big Bank Basket up another 0.8% to $177.42. MQG giving back some of its gains from Friday down 1.0% and MFG slipped 0.4% following its latest FUM numbers. Insurers easing back as 10-year yields fall to 4.70% and REITs mixed. GMG reaffirming guidance down 0.4%. Industrials firm but few stand out's. Tech a little weaker with WTC up 1.0% and 2023-11-0613 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 3rd NovemberUS equities rose sharply higher overnight, a day after the Fed hinted it may be done with interest rate hikes and a batch of upbeat quarterly earnings updates added to the bullish sentiment. The Dow ended near best levels, up 565 points (1.70%). Dow traded higher all day, with a high of +578 points and a low of +175 points. The S&P 500 posted its fourth consecutive gain and its biggest one-day percentage gain since April, up 1.89%. Also, the benchmark closed above its 200-day moving average for the first time since October 24th. The NASDAQ rose for...2023-11-0213 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 31st OctoberUS equities rallied overnight, with all three major indices finishing up more than 1% following last week’s sell-off, kicking off a busy week of earnings reports, economic data and the Fed’s FOMC meeting. The Dow traded in the green all day, finishing near best levels, up 511 points (+1.58%). S&P 500 rose 1.2%, and the NASDAQ gained 1.16%, buoyed by gains in mega-cap tech stocks, Alphabet +1.9%, Meta +2.0% and Amazon +3.9%. Earnings season has reached its halfway point, with 251 companies in the S&P 500 reported earnings. Oil prices settled more than 3% lower as fears ease...2023-10-3012 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 30th OctoberASX 200 closed down another 54 points to 6773 (0.8%). A brief rally after the retail sales fizzled out as banks sold off, CBA fell 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket slid to $169.11 (-1.5%). Insurers also under pressure with QBE off 0.7% and SUN falling 1.0%. REITs lower with GMG escaping the sell-off up 1.4%. Healthcare mixed, CSL down again off 1.5% but RMD finding support from brokers up 1.2%. Industrials fell, WOW off 1.5%, WES down 0.3% and TLS down 0.3%. Retail stocks slipped despite...2023-10-3012 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 30th OctoberWall Street closed mixed overnight as markets grappled with weak earnings reports and data that supported the possibility of sustained low interest rates. The Dow tumbled 367 points (-1.12%). Up just 3 points at best. Down 457 points at worst. The S&P 500 erased earlier gains and fell 0.48%, while the NASDAQ added 0.38% amid mixed earnings reports. Fresh data showed the Feds preferred inflation reading rose 0.3% MoM, while spending data topped estimates. Treasury yields initially rose on economic data before easing lower. 2Y yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, fell 3.3bps. 2023-10-2911 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Friday 27th OctoberASX 200 closed up 15 points at 6827 (0.2%), down only 1% for the week. Banks better after a run yesterday, the Big Bank Basket up to $171.72 (+0.7%). CBA leading the charge up %. MQG remain under pressure ahead of results due soon, down 0.5%. Insurers slid as yields stabilised, QBE down 1.7% and SUN off 1.0%. REITs finally found some friends, GMG up 0.2% and GPT up 1.4%. Healthcare flat, RMD down 4.0% on quarterly report. Defensive staples on...2023-10-2715 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 26th OctoberASX 200 fell 42 points to 6812 (-0.6%), rallying off a one-year low. Resources held up relatively well on some more Chinese stimulus and a falling AUD. BHP up 0.5%, and RIO up 1.2%. Lithium stocks on the nose, although some big winners, in AZS on a bid from SQM up 43.1% and RDN as a ‘nearolgy’ play. PLS fell 0.5% on production report, gold miners slid with NST down 0.8% and NCM recovering some early losses down 1.3%. Oil and gas stocks higher, with...2023-10-2615 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 20th OctoberWall Street’s major indexes finished lower overnight after a choppy trading session as the market digested Powell’s comments, and the US 10Y yield approached 5%. The Dow Jones closed 251 points lower (-0.75%). Up 187 points at best. Down 297 points at worst. The S&P 500 notched its third straight loss, down 0.85%, the NASDAQ fell 0.96%, and the Russell 2000 is down 1.15%. Wall Street’s fear gauge the VIX, jumped 8%, and the 10Y treasury yield approached 5% sitting at 4.988%, while the 2Y fell after Powell said the Fed will procee...2023-10-1913 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 18th OctoberASX 200 rose 22 points to 7078 (0.3%) rallying into the close in cautious trade again. Middle East’s tragic events have been weighing on sentiment as gold and oil move higher in Asia. Banks were becalmed with NAB the best of the bunch up 0.6% with the Big Bank Basket up to $178.24( +0.24%). Insurers pushed higher again as yields rushed higher on RBA chief’s comments. 10-year yields up to 4.65%. QBE up 2.5% and SUN up 0.9%. MQG unchanged. REITs slid with GMG off 0.6% and CLW2023-10-1815 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 18th OctoberWall Street’s major indexes finished mixed overnight, losing earlier gains to end near flatline amid rising bond yields and renewed fears of higher for longer after higher-than-expected retail sales data. The Dow closed marginally in the green, up 13 points (+0.04%), up 163 points at best and down 130 points at worst. The S&P 500 ended slightly lower, down 0.01%, while the NASDAQ lost 0.25%, weighed down by heavy losses in chip companies after President Biden said it planned to halt shipments of advanced AI chips to China, Nvidia down 4.7%. US Treasuries rose to 2006 and 2007 highs, wi...2023-10-1714 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 17th OctoberASX 200 slipped from strong early gains to close up 29 points at 7056 (+0.4%) as geopolitical events hang and RBA minutes show RBA thought about a rate rise. Plenty of green on screen today with the Big Banks doing well, CBA up 0.5% and the Big Basket Basket up to $177.81 (+0.7%). Insurers rallied, with QBE up 1.7% and MQG rising 0.6%. REITs were better again despite 10-year yields rising to 4.55%. GMG up 1.0%, and VCX leading the gains, up 2.3%. Industrials were weaker as defensive slipped, WOW2023-10-1714 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Friday 13th OctoberASX 200 performs only slightly better than expected, falling only 40 points to 7051 (-0.6%). Volumes seemed light, and some book squaring ahead of US results helped sentiment. Banks eased back, with CBA down 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket down to $177.48 (-0.7%). Insurers slightly better IAG up 0.2%. Fund managers eased back, and REITs fell back as 10-year yields rose to 4.47% again. Industrials slid, with TCL down 1.4%, REA off 2.7% and CAR off 1.5%. Tech stocks fell as rates rose, ...2023-10-1312 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 13th OctoberWall Street finished in the red overnight after a US treasury auction sent bond yields higher, and CPI data came in hotter than expected. September monthly headline CPI came at 0.4%, higher than consensus of 0.3%, down from 0.6% in August. Headline YonY remained unchanged at 3.7%, although higher than expectations of 3.6%. Monthly Core CPI rose 0.3% in line with expectations, while annualised core inflation came in at 4.1% down 0.2% from August. Rising energy and shelter costs largely contributed to the elevated inflation reading. The Dow fell 174 points (-0.51%). Dow up 59 points at best. Dow...2023-10-1313 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 12th OctoberASX 200 limped to a 3-point gain to 7091 (0.04%) ahead of US CPI. Six sessions in a row. Just. CSL was the biggest drag on the index as positive drug trials in US marred outlook for medical companies. The stock fell 6,3%, RMD down 5.3% on same effect. Banks once again did the lifting with CBA up 1.0% and NAB up 0.9% as the Big Bank Basket rose to $176.90(+1.0%). Insurers better and even MQG rose 0.4%. REITS did well as yields continued to fall, GMG up 1.5...2023-10-1213 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 12th OctoberUS equities finished higher overnight after a choppy session following the release of FOMC meeting minutes, which showed caution among policymakers, fuelling bets that rates would stay steady. The Dow edged higher, up 66 points (+0.19%). Up 143 at best. Down 127 at worst. The S&P 500 rose for a fourth straight session, up 0.43%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.71%, with Nvidia gaining 2.2%. Short-dated 2Y Treasuries rose 3.1bps, while the 10Y yield fell 8.7bps. The US dollar saw its longest losing streak since March, with the USD Index down 0.10%. In corporate...2023-10-1113 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 11th OctoberUS equities rose for a third consecutive day following more dovish comments from Fed officials pushing bond yields sharply lower. The Dow Jones ended up 135 points (+0.4%). The Dow traded higher all day, up 294 points at best. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 approached 4,400 but fell short, up 0.52%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.58%. US treasuries tumbled, with the 10Y yield down 14.6bps and the 2Y down 12.6bps, along with the US dollar, with the USD Index falling 0.29% as risk appetite improved. On the corporate front, US earnings season has commenced with 2023-10-1013 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 10th OctoberUS markets finished higher overnight, recovering earlier losses following fresh remarks from Fed officials bolstering confidence the Fed will refrain from lifting rates this year amid rising oil prices and conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Dow finished near best levels, up 197 points (+0.59). Dow at best up 224 points. Dow at worst down 154 points. The S&P 500 is up 0.63%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.39%. US bond markets were closed overnight for Columbus Day. Traditional safe-haven assets were in demand amid conflict. Gold rose 1.58% and the USD Index edged higher, up 0.04%. Among...2023-10-0909 min
A Runner’s LifeRose Harvey #175This episode with Rose was originally recorded for the Relay Podcast, for the Chat with a Pro episode.
Join our hosts Marcus Brown, Kara Goucher, Laura Thweatt, and Peter Bromka as we dive into a candid conversation with Rose Harvey. Fresh off her podium finish at the Big Half Marathon in London,
Rose was gearing up for the Chicago Marathon. We'll discuss her preparation, training, and insights into being a Puma-sponsored athlete coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg.
Expect insights, not just on running b...2023-10-0953 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 9th OctoberUS equities rallied Friday, led by gains in mega-cap tech stocks after non-farm payrolls rose the most in eight months, signalling a tight labour market. The Dow Jones rose 288 points (+0.87%) in a choppy day of trade. Up 438 at best. Down 273 at worst. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ registered their largest daily gain since late August, up 1.18% and 1.6%. Markets initially fell after jobs data but rallied back late morning. Notable gainers include Nvidia +2.4%, Microsoft +2.5%, Meta +3.5%, Google 2.0% and Apple +1.5%. US 10Y yields rose over 13bps...2023-10-0811 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Friday 6th OctoberASX 200 rose 29 points to 6954 (+0.4%) ahead of NFPs tonight. Banks led the charge higher with the Big Bank Basket at $175.74 (+1.2%). CBA up 1.1%, with WBC the standout, up 2.1%. Insurers rallied, QBE up 2.7%, and MQG doing better up 0.5%, but MFG fell 18.5% on lower FUM numbers again. REITs slightly easier after a good day yesterday. GMG down 0.9% and SGP down 0.5%. Healthcare mixed, although CSL finding some support, up 0.3%. RMD eased 1.7% after...2023-10-0613 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 5th OctoberASX 200 shrugged off early indifference to push off the 6900 level to close at 6925, up 35 points (+0.5%). Banks and industrials leading the bounce from oversold levels. The Big Bank Basket rose to $173.59 (+0.9%). CBA up 0.9%, and NAB up 0.7%. Insurers steadied, fund managers found their feet, and MQG up 1.1%. REITs found support as GMG rose 2.6% and SCG up 2.9%. Industrials too finding bargain hunters, TLS up 1.1%, REA up 2.6%, and WOW...2023-10-0513 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 5th OctoberU.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 127.17 points, or 0.4%, to close at 33,129.55. The S&P 500 gained 0.81% at 4,263.75. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.35% at 13,236.01.Tesla up 5.9% and Amazon, Google, and Microsoft all up around 2%. Growth in US services sector slowed along with US private payrolls increasing less than expected. Equity markets viewed these results as reducing the chance of a Fed rate rise however all eyes remain on the key US jobs number expected Friday night (our time). In Washington, republicans Steven Scalise and Jim Jordan a...2023-10-0412 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 3rd OctoberASX 200 fell another 90 points to 6943 (1.3%) after weak leads from overseas and bond yields pushing higher. RBA leaves cash rates unchanged in Bullock’s first meeting. Low volume and only tentative signs of some bargain hunting appeared. Resources once again the problem as iron ore fell in Singapore. BHP down 1.2%, and FMG off 1.6%. Energy stocks were also under pressure as crude continued to backtrack, WDS down 3.7% and STO off 4.3%. Coal miners are also seeing selling, with WHC down 3.6%. Bullion has been falling ha...2023-10-0313 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 28th SeptemberThe Dow fell 68.61 points, or 0.20%, landing at 33,550.27. Earlier in the session, it was up as much as 112.77 points. The S&P 500 edged up 0.02% to close at 4,274.51, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.22% to end the session at 13,092.85.The S&P 500 is down by 5% month to date, while the Dow is down more than 3%. The Nasdaq is the laggard of the three, losing more than 6% this month. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose Wednesday, reaching its highest level in more than 15 year.Among S&P 500 sectors Energy rose 2.5% w...2023-09-2812 min
Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands Rose Sisters Chips is an up-and-coming snack that has been beating the odds and growing at a quick pace. This week Ari talks to Jonathan Marcus, President of Rose Sisters Brands and discovers the origin of their family's chip recipe, the story of getting started, and how they moved from co-packing to self-manufacturing. Starting at zero, Rose Sisters Brands began with no knowledge of food manufacturing, but took a crash course, first at Rutgers University and then through life experience with the own co-packer. They quickly learned wha...2023-09-1943 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 30th AugustWall Street climbed most since June, fuelled by optimism the Fed will pause rates in September following the latest jobs data. The Dow Jones rose 293 points (+0.85%), ending near best levels. Up 304 points at best. Down 29 points at worst. S&P 500 up 1.45% after nearly 90% of companies in the S&P 500 rose, pushing the gauge just shy of 4,500. Nasdaq jumped 1.74%, touching its highest in over two weeks, lifted by Tesla +7.7% and Nvidia +4.2%. US treasuries retreated, 10Y yield down 9.2bps and 2Y yield fell 11.6bps. US small caps 2023-08-3017 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 29th AugustASX 200 climbed another 51 points to 7211 (+0.7%). Banks and resources leading the way, with BHP up 1.2% and RIO doing well up 1.1%. FMG bounced back from a loss yesterday with lithium stocks also in demand, PLS up 5.1%. MIN results cheered the sector rallying 8.0%, with IGO also better by 1.7%. Gold miners continued to attract interest, with NCM up 1.1% and NST up 1.4%. Oil and gas becalmed but coal stocks better. Banks continued higher, ANZ and WBC the pick of the bunch. The 2023-08-2914 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 29th AugustUS markets kicked off the final week of August in the green ahead of key economic data, ending just off best levels. The Dow rose 213 points (+0.62%). Dow at best up 306 points. S&P 500 up 0.63%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.84% despite Powell’s comments over the weekend the central bank may need to raise interest rates further to ensure inflation is contained. Focus now shifting to the personal consumption expenditure price index (Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) released Thursday and non-farm payrolls data out Friday. US-listed Chinese companies JD.com, Baidu, and...2023-08-2915 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 28th AugustUS markets finished higher on Friday as the market weighed remarks from Fed Chair Powell at the Jackson Hole Summit. Dow Jones rose 247 points (+0.73%). Up 342 points at best. Down 70 points at worst. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 0.67% and 0.94%, respectively. The narrative from the Fed didn’t change after hype all week for additional clues. Powell addressed the string of resilient economic data while stating that the Fed is prepared to raise rates further to bring inflation down back to its target of 2%. Powell also suggested that the September interest rate wo...2023-08-2814 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 25th AugustAll major US indexes closed sharply in the red overnight, ending near worst levels, losing more than 1% each as profit-taking weighed on shares. Dow Jones down 374 points (-1.08%). Dow at best up 222 points. Dow at worst down 379 points. S&P 500 finished below the 4400 level, down 1.35%, and the NASDAQ lost 1.87% as early session big tech rallies ceased after bond yields rose. Mega cap stocks weighed, including Google -2.1, Apple -2.6, and Tesla -2.9% but Nvidia edged higher another 0.1% after hitting a record high. US treasuries rose 10...2023-08-2516 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 25th AugustASX 200 rose 34 points to 7191 (0.5%). A solid grind higher with banks in demand. The Big Bank Basket up to $174.99 (+1.1%). CBA the standout with a 1.2% gain and WBC continues to find friends post-result up 1.4%. MQG had a solid day today up 1.8%, with insurers flat. MPL up 2.6% with results pleasing. REITs rallied as GMG up 0.5% and SCG up 1.9%. Industrials mixed, TLS eased back 0.7%, Tech better led by WTC bouncing 8.1% as buyers nibbled, the All...2023-08-2416 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 24th AugustASX 200 rose 27 points to 7148 (0.4%), bouncing off the important 7100 level. Banks and BHP leading the way. Results continue to surprise.In every sense. The Big Bank Basket rose to $173.08 (+0.8%). Insurers bounced back, QBE up 1.5%, and SUN up 1.3%. MQG going nowhere, down 0.6%. REITs mixed with SCG and VCX easing back. Healthcare remains in ICU as CSL wallows, down 0.4%, RMD off 1.5% and COH falling 0.6%. Industrials were firm, TLS...2023-08-2316 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 22nd AugustASX 200 rose 6 points to 7122 (0.1%) as results continue to dominate. 'Do not disappoint' is the mantra. BHP, the big one to report today, was a little underwhelming, although most was known after production numbers. The stock fell 0.7% with a slight miss to the dividend. Other miners were steady with big lithium in demand, PLS up 1.9% and AKE rallying 1.7% on results. Gold miners also in demand, NCM up 1.2% and NST up 2.4%. Oil and gas stocks eased as WDS reported, dropping 1.0% and STO down 0.5%. Coal stocks...2023-08-2216 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 17th AugustASX 200 closed down 49 points at 7146 (-0.7%) as China and US worries weighed. Super Thursday results also disappointed from TLS to NXL. A worse-than-expected jobs number at 3.7% helped the ‘RBA is done’ narrative and caused a rally off the lows but lacked conviction. Banks were mixed with the Big Bank Basket down to $173.41 (-0.8%). MQG fell hard down 2.0% with insurers mixed. QBE down 1.6%. Healthcare also in trouble today, CSL off 0.7% and RMD snapping back to reality after outperforming in the stor...2023-08-1715 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 17th AugustWall Street ended lower overnight night after the FOMC minutes showed bank officials were divided over the need for more interest rate hikes at their last meeting. Dow Jones down 181 points (-0.52%). Up 187 points at best. Down 189 points at worst. S&P 500 off 0.76%, slumping for a second day in a row, and NASDAQ slid 1.15% as tech behemoths dragged. Treasury yields climbed, reaching levels not seen in 15 years, (10Y yield rose past the 4.25% mark its highest since Nov-07) due to conflicting signals in meeting minutes and robust industrial production figures pressuring the...2023-08-1716 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 11th AugustUS equity markets finished slightly higher overnight, ending near best levels as inflation worries ease. Dow Jones up 53 points to (+0.15%). Up 455 points at best. Down 16 points at worst. S&P 500 muted, up 0.03%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.12%. US treasuries firmed. 30Y yields climbed after a US$23bn auction was awarded the highest rate since 2011. 2Y yields reversed an earlier slide and the 10Y yield rose about 10bps to 4.1%. Oils rally, driven by signs of a tightening market, paused as technical barriers stalled further advances. On the earnings front...2023-08-1113 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 10th AugustASX 200closed up 19 points to 7357 (+0.3%) in a subdued day of trade. US CPI data tonight key. Energy sector is the top performer today as oil prices jump over US$84 a barrel, intensifying concerns that resurgent inflation will force central banks to raise rates further. STO, BPT and STX all gained over 2%. Coal stocks doing even better, YAL +4.8%, WHC +4.3% and NHC +5.8%. The big four banks let go of yesterday’s gains. WBC the only bank big bank in the green, up...2023-08-1018 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 10th AugustWall Street closed lower overnight, ending near worst levels a day before the release of key US inflation data that could influence Fed interest rate decisions. Dow Jones lost 191 points (-0.54%). Up 56 points at best. Down 256 points at worst. S&P 500 down 0.70%, and the NASDAQ shed 1.17%. The US dollar eased, and the US 10Y treasury yields fell 2bps. Meantime, demand for the new 10Y notes was high enough that investors were willing to settle for a yield of less than 4%. The US$38bn auction was awarded at 3.999%. Earnings season continues, Lyft ...2023-08-1016 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 9th AugustUS equity markets finished lower overnight, in a broad sell-off after Moody’s cut the credit ratings of 10-small to mid-sized US banks, reigniting fears about the health of the US banks and the economy. The Dow Jones closed 159 points lower (-0.45%), well off worst levels. Dow down 466 points at worst. S&P 500 dipped 0.42%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.79%. After a five-month rally this year, the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ were 5% off their lifetime highs, August has now recorded five losing sessions out of six. S&P 500 down 2% this month, with the NASDAQ fa...2023-08-0914 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 8th AugustASX 200closed flat, up 2 points to 7311 (+-%), losing early morning gains, with mining and financials balancing the market. Iron ore giants were mixed FMG up 0.4%, BHP down 0.6%, and RIO off 0.4%. Goldman predicts a fall in iron ore prices this year. Iron ore futures in Singapore have fallen 11.6% from its cyclical high last month. The “big four” banks were mixed CBA and NAB in the green while ANZ and WBC stumbled. Big Bank Basket up to $177.19 (+0.1%). Lithium stocks were broadly lowe...2023-08-0817 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 8th AugustAll three major US indexes closed higher on Monday, rebounding from their worst weekly fall since March, and ending near best levels, as investors position themselves ahead of Thursday’s CPI report due this week. Dow Jones saw its biggest advance in more than seven weeks, up 408 points (+1.16%). Dow at best up 432 points. S&P 500 halted a four-day drop, up 0.90%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.61%. The US dollar recovered from a one-week low, and the USD Index edged higher by 0.03%. Short-dated US Treasuries fell while 10Y yields rose after hitting November's peak. Tr...2023-08-0812 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 7th AugustASX 200 drifted 16 points lower to 7309 (-0.2%) as iron ore miners and banks wallowed. WBC and ANZ, the worst performers ahead of CBA numbers Wednesday. The Big Bank Basket down to $176.94 (-0.2%). Insurers slid with QBE off 1.8% and SUN dropping 2.6%. MQG slightly firmer up 0.4% and GQG up 4.5% on better FUM numbers . GMG led the REITs bouncing as bond yields came under pressure, SCG up 1.1% and VCX rallying 0.5%. ...2023-08-0711 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 7th AugustUS markets concluded the week with losses all round as the latest batch of corporate earnings reports and new job statistics dampened market sentiment. The Dow Jones declined by 150 points (-0.43%). At its best, the Dow was up by 291 points, while at its worst, it was down 182. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ experienced drops of 0.53% and 0.36%, respectively. These declines were primarily influenced by a substantial 4.8% decrease in Apple's stock value, stemming from disappointing quarterly results and a pessimistic outlook.On the European front, markets showed a...2023-08-0710 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 4th AugustAll three major US Indexes finished lower overnight after a choppy trading session as US bond yields hit nine-month highs and the dollar dipped following a US credit downgrade. Dow Jones fell 67 points (-0.19%). Dow at best up 66 points. Dow at worst down 160 points. S&P 500 posted its third straight decline, down 0.25% on track to break four-straight weekly gains. Tech under pressure as their rallies in July increased their already high sensitivity to surging treasury yields, NASDAQ down 0.1%. Treasury yields reached nine-month highs due to economic data suggesting easing inflation. The yield on 10...2023-08-0413 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 3rd AugustUS markets were lower overnight, ending near worst levels, following hot labour market data and a ramp-up in treasury issuance just a day after a US credit downgrade by Fitch. Dow Jones down 348 points (-0.98%). Dow at worst down 404 points. S&P 500 notched its worst day since April, down 1.38%. Tech-heavy NASDAQ off 2.17%, its worst day in five months. Wall Street’s “Fear Guage” the VIX climbed the most in five months, up 15.5%. US 10Y treasury yields hit the highest levels since November, and the USD Index rose 0.28%. Among stocks, AMD...2023-08-0313 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 2nd AugustWall Street closed mostly lower overnight in an uneventful session as the latest slew of corporate results came in mixed. The Dow Jones rose 71 points (+0.20%). Up 120 at best. Down 33 at worst. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dipped by 0.27% and 0.43%, respectively. US treasury yields rose, with the 30Y paper touching a new year high. Conversely, gold prices fell, weighed down by a stronger dollar and an uptick in bond yields. Among stocks, Merck & Co lost 1.3% despite exceeding sales expectations. Pfizer retreated 1.2% despite upbeat results. Caterpillar surged 8.8% on...2023-08-0211 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 1st AugustASX 200 up 40 points to 7451 (+0.5%) as shares rallied slightly further in the afternoon after the RBA announced it was leaving the cash rate unchanged. The Aussie dollar fell 0.8% to 66.66c, and bond yields took a hit. 2Y and 10Y bond yields fell 9bps and 8bps, respectively. Gold miners were golden today thanks to Lowe, NCM up 1.4%, EVN up 2.4% and NST +1.6%. Major iron ore miners rose following last week’s declines tracking a higher iron price. The big trio BHP, RIO and...2023-08-0115 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 1st AugustUS equities finished in the green overnight on July’s last trading day, closing near best levels. Dow Jones up 100 points (+0.28%). Up 108 points at best. Down 29 points at worst. S&P 500 and NASDAQ added 0.15% and 0.21%, respectively. All three major indexes ended with gains for the month, Dow +3.32%, and the S&P 500 and NASDAQ jumped 2.9% and +3.8% marking the fifth positive month in a row. US treasuries edged lower, and the US dollar ticked up as the Yen slipped. On the corporate front, Chevron +3% supporting the Dow, after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to...2023-08-0112 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 31st JulyThe Dow Jones gained 177 points (+0.5%), ending the week on a win. At its best, the Dow was up by 283 points, while at its worst, it was up 72 points. The S&P 500 also saw an increase of 0.99%, while the NASDAQ rose 1.9% as US reporting season continued.The USD Index slipped on price data showing moderation in annual US inflation. VIX was down 7.7%, and Gold bounced up 0.72%.Roku surged 31.41%, beating market revenue expectations, Procter &2023-07-3111 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 28th JulyUS stocks ended lower overnight, ending near worst levels as strong economic data showed the resilience of the economy, paving the way for the Fed to continue its tightening cycle. Dow down 237 points (-0.67%), snapping 13 straight sessions of gains dragged down by Microsoft -2.09% and Visa -1.12%. Dow at best up 125 points. Dow at worst down 304. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell 0.64%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.55%. US treasury yields jumped after news that the BoJ will allow long-term interest rates to rise, pushing the 10Y yield above 4% reducing...2023-07-2815 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 27th JulyASX 200 closed up 54 points to 7456 (+0.7%), a five-month high rebounding after an initial dip at the opening bell and now up 1.79% for the week. Tech stocks led the charge today bucking the trend and moving in tandem with the Nasdaq futures on Meta results. All-Tech Index up 2.1% and SQ2 rose 1.8% and XRO up 2.1%, Consumer discretionary enjoyed a boost, WES +1.6%, JBH +3.2% and ADH gained 10.7%. Miners in a hole, with the big trio BHP, RIO and FMG2023-07-2716 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 26th JulyWall Street closed higher overnight, led by the NASDAQ amid excitement about AI before earnings reports from tech mega-cap companies Google and Microsoft after the bell. Dow Jones finished 27 points higher (+0.08%), marking its longest winning streak in more than six years and the 12th consecutive session of gains just shy of the all-time record of 13 set in 1987. Dow at worst down 46 points. Dow at best up 116 points. Meanwhile, S&P 500 rose 0.28% despite most of its 11 sectors being subdued, and the NASDAQ gained 0.61%. Approximately 25% of S&P 500 companies have reported Q2 results nearly 79% surpassed...2023-07-2615 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 25th July ASX 200 closed up 33 points to 7340 (+0.5%), snapping a two-day decline, led by miners and energy stocks, although investors exercised caution ahead of local quarterly CPI results and FOMC meeting both due on Wednesday. Iron ore miners led the advance, sector majors BHP, RIO and FMG up 3.3%, 3.4% and 4.6%, respectively. Energy stocks rose as oil prices extended gains, with WTI crude futures hovering around a 3-month high. Index heavyweights STO up 0.6% and WDS up 1.2%. Lithium miners did well, MIN up 3.9%, AKE up 2.3%, and P...2023-07-2516 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 25th JulyThe Dow Jones led US markets higher overnight and notched its 11th straight session of gains, its longest winning streak in six years. Dow Jones up 184 points (+0.52%). Dow at best up 236 points. S&P 500 added 0.4% and the NASDAQ lagged the other indexes up 0.19% as the market looked for non-tech stocks for bargains, lifting energy and bank sectors. 10Y US bond yields closed higher up 3.9bps, rebounding from an early session decline, while the 2Y yield rose 7.7bps. The US dollar gained some ground against major currencies as the latest...2023-07-2510 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Thursday 20th JulyThe ASX 200closed flat, near unchanged, up 1 point to 7325, after jumping over 50 points in early trade before unemployment data dampened the market’s mood raising bets of further tightening from the RBA. The Aussie dollar jumped 0.6% to 68.15c, clawing back recent losses, and bond yields rose with 2Y yield up 12bps, and 10Y yield up 9bps on jobs data. Financials performed well today, with the big four banks all ending in positive territory. The Big Bank Basket up to $180.66 (+0.3%). Interest rate-sensitive tech stocks are in demand tracking their US pe...2023-07-2016 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 20th JulyUS equities closed higher overnight, and the US dollar strengthened after a surprise cooling of UK inflation bolstered sentiment across global markets. The Dow rose 109 points (+0.31%), marking its eighth straight day of gains, its longest streak since September 2019. Dow at best up 282 points. S&P 500 up 0.24%, reaching levels not seen since April 2022, while a decline in Microsoft and Google held the NASDAQ near the unchanged mark +0.03%. US 10Y treasury yields fell overnight following new home construction data for June but remained above its month low, as...2023-07-2015 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 19th JulyAll major US indices were up overnight, boosted by stronger-than-expected earnings results from heavy-weight banks and AI stocks. The Dow rose 367 points (+1.06%). Dow at worst down 55 points. Dow at best up 401 points. S&P 500 up 0.71%. NASDAQ up 0.76%. USD slid to a 15-month low before rebounding as futures point to a 99.2% probability that the Fed will hike rates by 25bps at its next meeting. US Treasury yields mixed. The yield inversion between 2Y and 10Y notes widened to -97.5 basis points. Among stocks, Morgan Stanley up 6.45%, their biggest one-day jump since November 2020...2023-07-1913 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 18th July ASX 200 slid 15 points to 7284 (-0.2%) after an early loss kicked on by RBA minutes reminding all that there could be more rate rises to come. Banks held up with the Big Bank Basket up to $176.79 (1%). NAB led the charge higher, up 2% with ANZ up 1.7%. Insurers too in demand, QBE up 0.4% and some buying in financial services with GQG up 1.3%. ASX continues to struggle down 0.2%. REITs slid with GMG off 1.1% and SGP hurt falling 2.4% as yields r...2023-07-1815 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 12th JulyUS markets closed higher overnight, extending gains for the second session and ending just off best levels after rallying the last hour of trade. Dow Jones up 317 points (+0.93%). Dow at best up 344 points. S&P 500 up 0.67% (+16.09% YTD). NASDAQ up 0.55%. Markets await US CPI data tomorrow and the official start of Q2 reporting season on Friday with the banks, which are expected to report higher profits in Q2 as rising interest payments offset a reduction in dealmaking. US 10Y yield fell 2.8bps to 3.978%, having broken below 4% the day before, while the 2...2023-07-1213 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 11th JulyASX 200closed up 105 points to 7109 (+1.5%), lifted by mining and gold stocks snapping a four-day losing streak with all sectors in positive territory. Gold miners outperformed today as gold prices firmed slightly overnight, and the US dollar extended a small retreat. EVN +4.6%, NST +3.1%, and NCM +1.8%. Mining trio BHP, RIO and FMG all rose over 1% each. Energy stocks gained, tracking an uptick in oil prices amid supply concerns. BPT +4.0%, STX +4.8%, and COE +3.6%. Lithium stocks stood out with LTR 2023-07-1116 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today End of Day Podcast – Monday 10th JulyASX 200closed down 38 points to 7004 (-0.5%) after a jump of 42 points at the opening bell, rebounding from last week’s sell-off before the market turned lower on weak consumer inflation data from China. Gold outperformed today, tracking an uptick in bullion prices. NST and NCM up 1.8% and 1.1%, respectively. Energy stocks jumped in early trade after oil prices rose sharply amid supply concerns before losing steam down 0.5%. BPT down 0.4%, STX gained 1.2% and KAR 2.3% higher. Tech stocks are in the green, with Info-Tech up 0.2%. XR...2023-07-1014 min
Market UpdatesMarcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 10th JulyStocks fell on Friday, and finished lower for the week, as Wall Street struggled to shake off fears that the Federal Reserve may start hiking rates again later this month.The S&P 500 lost 0.29% to end at 4,398.95, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.13% to close at 13,660.72. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 187.38 points, or 0.55%, to settle at 33,734.88.Gold rose 0.71%, as US yields slip on further rate hike possibilities.Copper rose 1.07%, as USD falls making.Tin -0.63% Nickel -1.72% Aluminium +0.5% Zinc -0.59%, Lead2023-07-1011 min