Market Updates

End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 February: ASX 200 charges 106 points ahead | Resources and tech lead the charge

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rose 106 points to 9128 (1.2%). Banks were slightly higher with WBC up % and the Big Bank Basket rose to $310.41 (0.5%). MQG had an anaemi...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 February: US markets rally, SPI up 61 | Results in focus

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. equities rose on Tuesday, led by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and software stocks, as investors’ fears around artificial intelligence disrup...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 February: ASX 200 falls 4 points as US futures rally | Banks firm

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 opened firm, slipped then rallied off lows as US futures stayed positive. We closed down only 4 points to 9022. Banks made a comeback, NAB...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 February: US markets fall on tariff uncertainty and AI woes | Gold pushes higher

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street was down overnight, and sharply too. The Nasdaq and S&P500 both fell over 1%, and the Russell 2000 dropped 1.6%. The VIX rose 10% as A...

End of Day Report – Monday 23 February: ASX 200 drops 55 - Gold shines - Banks fall - Tech crumbles

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 gave back 55 points to 9026 (0.6%). US futures turned negative early and banks slid, the Big Bank Basket down to $308.21 (-1.0%). MQG also...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 February: US markets firm, Trump tariff news | Results continue

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street finished higher for the last session as the market received the Supreme Court ruling over Trump’s tariffs and liked it. The Nasdaq rose ...

End of Day Report – Friday 20 February: ASX 200 loses 5 points in narrow range trading | TLX soars

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 lost 5 points to 9081 for its first down day this week. No Freaky Friday drop! For the week, the index is up 1.8%. Banks leading the way a...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 February: US markets going nowhere | Results in focus

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks fell on Thursday, leaving the S&P 500 near the flatline for the year, as investors shifted away from financials and monitored simmering ten...

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 February: ASX 200 up 79 points | Banks fire, BHP up

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked higher again. Four days in a row, up 79 to 9086 (0.9%). Up nearly 2% this week. Off record highs as jobs data provides reasons for ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 February: US markets push higher | Fed minutes

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 moved higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in key technology names, as traders weighed the release of the minutes from the Federal ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 February: ASX 200 jumps 48 points to 9007 | NAB soars

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked higher again. Three days in a row, up 48 to 9007 (0.5%) despite CBA going ex-dividend. Record high back in sight. NAB was the stand...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 February: US markets flat - SPI up 43 - NAB Q1 - BSL bid - Gold eases.

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wobbly, uncertain, but they held on. That was the tale of US stocks last night. They opened down but the Nasdaq finished 0.1% higher and S&P500 mu...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 February: ASX 200 up 22 | Drifting around waiting for US lead

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 February: US markets closed | BHP results and silver deal

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US bond and stock markets were closed Monday for Presidents’ Day. That means we have no Wall Street lead for today’s ASX. SPI futures are up 1...

End of Day Report – Monday 16 February: ASX 200 rallies 0.2% | ASB bounces, JBH OK

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished up 20 to 8937 (0.2%) despite the big miners falling on lower iron ore prices.  Banks pushed up slightly, NAB down 1.0% and ANZ o...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 February: US markets mixed | BEN, JBH, TWE results

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a modest night of action on Friday as far as Wall Street is concerned. The S&P500 and the Nasdaq were essentially flat while the Russell 20...

End of Day Report – Friday 13 February: ASX 200 drops 126 | Tech punished, results dominate

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 lived up to its new Friday ‘free fall’ and dropped 126 points to 8925 (1.4%). Friday the 13th. Banks gave back some ground today as WB...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 February: US markets drop again | Commodities sold down

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks dropped on Thursday as investors began to worry about the negative side of the artificial intelligence buildout, which threatens to disrupt the...

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 February: ASX 200 up 29 points | Touches records, fails to hold

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 missed it by this much. Closed up 29 points to close at 9044 (0.3%). Banks were once again the stars of the show as the ANZ result kicked ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 February: US markets going nowhere | Jobs beat

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US shares largely trod water, with the S&P 500 not moving either way. Bond yields rose as the US labour market data came out stronger than expecte...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 February: ASX 200 soars 147 points | Banks hit new records

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 soared today as CBA delivered in spades, the index rising 147 points to 9015 (+1.7%). How things have changed around since ‘shambolic’...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 February: US markets mixed - SPI up 39 - CBA CSL JHX Results

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected retail sales data and grew concerned about the threat artificial intel...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 February: ASX 200 falls 3 pts as CSL dumped on MD News - Banks slide - Resources and tech shine.

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started strongly, but wilted in the summer sun, up only 17 points at 8887 (0.2%). Part of the reason was the banks which fell as ANZ Consu...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 February: US markets push higher | Commodities strong

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose on Monday, boosted by technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new heights as investors awaited critical...

End of Day Report – Monday 9 February: ASX 200 up 1.9% | Banks and resources rally hard

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX200 rose 161 points to 8870 (1.9%) as we wait for the next catalyst. US futures are slightly positive, but it’s a big week for earnings. CBA ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 9 February: US markets bounce back hard | Dow over 50k

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street traded higher on Friday, paring losses from earlier in the week, with the Dow Jones index surpassing 50 000 for the first time. Almost all...

End of Day Report – Friday 6th February - ASX 200 drops 180 - 1.8% for the week - Losses across the board - WEB and EOS hit - REA down on results

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 180points today to 8691 (2.0%). Biggest loss since Liberation Day! Across the board losses and no rally in sight this afternoon. Is t...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 February: US markets continue to slide | Commodities fall

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. equities fell for another session on Thursday as investors took a risk-off stance, leading popular trades in technology and bitcoin to unravel.Th...

End of Day Report – Thursday 5th February - ASX falls 39 - Resources stumble - Banks steady - Tech unchanged

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 39 points to 8889 (0.4%) as resources came under pressure again. One day up, one day down.  Silver tumbled 15% in Asian trade and dragge...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 February: US markets mixed | Tech sold down again

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 fell on Wednesday as the sell-off in technology stocks intensified, with losses in Advanced Micro Devices hindering the trade.The broa...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 February: ASX 200 jumps 71 points | BHP and CBA race for dominance

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied 71 points to 8928 (0.8%) throughout the day as banks and resources rose in tandem. Tech was shattered again with the All-Tech Index do...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4th February - US markets see rotation - Tech and software sold down - SPI down 20 - Commodities bounce.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

USS equities had a soggy Tuesday. Not disaster territory, but definitely a “this could’ve been worse” close after things looked uglier earlier. ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 February: US markets push ahead again | Gold and silver steady

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks bounced as the world seemed a little less fraught. Boosting by a strong PMI manufacturing number. Oil prices fell sharply as Iran tensions e...

End of Day Report – Monday 2 February: ASX 200 drops 91 as resources hit again | Banks steady

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 down 91 points to 8779 (-1.0%) as losses accelerated across Asia. 30-point rally into the close helped somewhat. South Korea was smashed over ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 2nd February US markets slip - Gold and Silver smashed - SPI down 60

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US equities finished down in Friday trading, though ended off worst levels. Big tech was mostly lower; however AAPL was a slight gainer on its report ...

End of Day Report – Friday 30 January: Mining stocks get rattled

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 30 January: US markets mixed | Apple beats forecasts

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The markets are really moving now – both up and down. The Nasdaq was down 0.7% and the S&P500 was off a minor 0.1%. There were bigger moves in i...

End of Day Report – Thursday 29 January: ASX 200 rallies on BHP and RIO turnaround | Gold shines

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 6 points to 8928 as iron ore stocks rallied into the close. The turn in BHP and RIO helped on a bump higher in iron ore. Gold miners were...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 29 January: US markets flat | Fed keeps rates on hold

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US markets were braced all day for some important earnings release after the market. Marcus has the initial reactions in the Market Strategy section. ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 28 January: ASX 200 shrugs off CPI | Resources and uranium shine

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 started strong but wobbled ahead of CPI and ended down 8 points to 8934 (0.1%) after CPI nudged higher. Now a 70% chance of a rate rise next w...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 28th January - S&P 500 hits new record - Dow drops on health insurers - USD falls - Gold up SPI up 38

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another positive session for the US stock market with the S&P500 trading to a record high of 6988 points. That’s the fifth straight day of gains...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 27 January: ASX 200 rises 82 points | BHP back to #1, gold miners steady

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked another 82 points higher to 8942 as BHP roared back into #1 spot on the ASX. Up 2.6% today.  Fair to say resources were a little mixed...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 27th January - US Markets push ahead - Gold and silver jump - SPI up 37 - Quarterlies in focus.

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose on Monday as traders monitored political developments and braced for a big week of key earnings reports as well as the latest Fed...

End of Day Report – Friday 23 January: ASX 200 up 11 points | Gold miners soar on record bullion

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 limped into the Australia Day weekend rising a modest 11 pts to 8860. Down around 44 points for the week. But what a ride! A reverse of ye...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 23rd January - US markets continue to recover - Russell 2000 hits record - Gold hits record - SPI down 8

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a positive night for US stocks with geopolitical risk continuing to moderate. The S&P500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq 0.9%. The VIX fell back t...

End of Day Report – Thursday 22 January: ASX 200 rallies 66 despite jobs number | Gold drops, banks run

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied 66 points to 8849 (0.8%) on Greenland relief despite firmer than expected jobs data putting a Feb rate rise on the table. The reve...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 22 January: Trump blinks | US markets rally, SPI up 47

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was a relief rally in the US markets overnight after Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric against the EU over Greenland and withdrew his tariffs ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 21 January: ASX 200 down 33 | Resources run hard, banks drop hard

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 21 January: US markets stumble on Greenland and JGBs | Gold and silver hit records

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a difficult night for US stocks with the SP500 down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.4%. The VIX index hit 20, a 26% rise and gold topped US$4700. Pres...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 20 January: ASX 200 drops 59 on Greenland issues | BHP falls 2%

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 20 January: US markets closed | Europe falls on Greenland worries

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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End of Day Report – Monday 19 January: ASX 200 falls 29 points | US markets closed tonight

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 slipped 29 points lower to 8875 today on worries over Trump’s move on Greenland. US futures turned lower, US physical markets closed tonight...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 January: US markets drift lower | Greenland an issue

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ran out of steam on Friday night. Losing an opening gain to finish flat as Trump hinted at a new, potentially more Hawkish Fed president. SP50...

End of Day Report – Friday 16 January: ASX 200 up 42, 2.1% this week | Banks lead today

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 had another good day up 42 points to 8904 to a 10-weeek high. For the week we are up around 2.1%. Technology saw buyers return after a period ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 January: US markets rally | Chip stocks rise, TSMC up over 4%

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A cracking result and profit beat from AI bellwether stock TSMC overnight sent a buzz of confidence back through the US market, especially around the ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 15 January: ASX 200 up 41 | BHP heads higher, banks find friends

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15th January US Rotation continues - Sell Tech Buy Small Caps - Gold and silver soar - SPI up 24

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 dropped 0.53% and closed at 6,926.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 42.36 points, or 0.09%, and ended at 49,149.63. The Nasdaq...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 14th January - Energy and Resources Up, Banks Down -

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 January: US markets ease on JP Morgan and credit card fears

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a mixed session for Wall Street overnight, with the major indices modestly down. The Dow dropped 398 points and the Nasdaq was 0.1% lower. The ...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 January: ASX 200 up 49 | Resources shine, banks chip in too

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked another 49 points to 8809 (0.6%) as resources continue to soar, banks joined in too with the iron ore majors recovering. Some selling o...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13th January - US markets shrug off Powell moves - SPI up 30 - Gold hits record - Lithium kicking ahead.

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks rallied off their session lows, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new all-time highs as investors shook off the Dep...

End of Day Report – Monday 12 January: ASX 200 jumps 42 points | Banks and gold miners

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked off the week with a 42-point rise to 8759 (0.5%) as banks pushed higher. CBA up 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $269.67 (%). Some fl...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 12th January - US Markets push ever higher - SPI up 29 - ALL wins.

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US equities were higher in Friday trading as stocks ended just off best levels. S&P 500 set a fresh record close and Nasdaq a little over 1% off i...

Pre-Market Report – Christmas Eve - US markets hit records - SPI down 17 - MVF bid withdrawn - Gold and silver at records

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, as artificial intelligence names continued to outperform during a holiday-shortened week.The S&a...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 23rd December - ASX 200 jumps 96 pts to six week high - Banks shine - Resources pause - RBA Minutes.

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 jumped 96 points to close at 8796 (1.1%) on a six-week high as Santa seems to have found his plug-in charger. Yesterday was all about the ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 23rd December - US markets push higher in thin trade - SPI up 14 - Gold and silver hit records - Oil up on Venezuela.

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose on Monday, lifted by strength in artificial intelligence stocks, kicking off a shortened holiday week on a positive note. The ind...

End of Day Report – Monday 22 December: ASX 200 up 79 to 8700 | Resources flying, banks drift higher

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked off the short week in fine style up 79 points (0.9%) to 8699 as gold and copper headed for records in Asia. Resource stocks kicked ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 22 December: US markets better, SPI up 41 | Commodities in focus

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were higher Friday. There was a broad based rally across big tech, the chip makers and the financial firms. The Industrial sector was strong...

End of Day Report – Friday 19th December ASX 200 jumps 40 - Banks star - Iron ore slips - Tech Rallies - 4DX soars

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the week up 40 points to 8628 for a 70-odd point loss for the week. Banks were firm, CBA up 1.8% and WBC up 1.3% as the Big Bank ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 19th December - US Tech rallies on CPI - SPI up 47 - Gold steady

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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End of Day Report – Thursday 18 December: ASX 200 inches 3 points higher | Tech finds support

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet session on the ASX with the index rising 3 points to 8588. The banks held up with CBA rising 0.7% and the Big Bank Basket rising to $271.08 (0...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 December: US markets fall again | Tech under pressure, commodities rally

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI trade certainly has the wobbles right now. The Nasdaq was down 1.8% and the SP500 1.1% overnight. Big tech had a session to forget with only Ne...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 17th December ASX 200 drops 200 - Gold shines - JP Morgan updates lithium stocks - Shorts smashed

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian sharemarket fell on Wednesday after key US jobs data did little to bolster expectations of further interest-rate cuts in America and oi...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 December: US markets mixed on jobs data | SPI down 3 points

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 fell for a third session Tuesday as traders digested the delayed release of the November jobs report. The broad market index dropped 0...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 December: ASX 200 falls 36 to 8598 | Tech wrecked again, banks steady

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 slipped another 36 points to 8598 (0.4%) as we wait for US data and Futures turned negative. Asian markets also under pressure as the AI t...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 December: US markets drift ahead of data | Resources back in focus

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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End of Day Report – Monday 15 December: ASX 200 fall 62 points | Miners sold down, banks steady

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started off the week down 62 points to 8635 (0.7%). Miners bore the brunt of the selling after a stellar week last week, with BHP down 2.9...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 15th December US market pulls back on AI fears - SPI down 51 - Iron ore falls - TWE in trading halt

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St had a nasty fall overnight as Broadcom results drove an uptick in AI ROI concerns and hawkish Fed speak drove up bond yields. S&P 500 down...

End of Day Report – Friday 12 December: ASX 200 up 105 | Gold miners soar, banks rally hard

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the week on a very firm note up 105 points to 8697(1.2%). Up 0.7% for the week. Across the board gains, with banks surging as CBA...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 12 December: US markets hit records | Resources shine

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reached new heights on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve interest rate cut followed by disappointing Ora...

End of Day Report – Thursday 11th December ASX 200 up 13 points as Jobs and Futures weigh - Resources continue to shine - Retail slips

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started in fine form after the Fed rate cut, but finished up only 13 points to 8592 (0.2%) as enthusiasm waned after the jobs data and US ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 December: Fed cuts, US markets kick | SPI up 76

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates once again this year and as traders bet m...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 10th December - ASX 200 drfits 7 points lower - Resources shine - Rate sensitive stocks fall - Fed tonight

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 wandered around again today, waiting for the Fed, closing down 7 points to 8579 (0.1%). Banks eased back slightly, CBA down 0.5% and the B...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10th December US markets in wait and see - JP Morgan falls nearly 5% on CFO comments - Gold and silver in focus - SPI up 24

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were middling overnight as the market sweats the Fed tomorrow, US time. The Nasdaq was up 0.13% and the S&P500 down 0.1%.The only notabl...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 9th December ASX 200 drops 39 - RBA keeps rates on hold - BAP craters

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 39 points to 8586 (0.5%) after the RBA kept rates on hold as forecast. The index was down a similar amount before the 2.30pm announce...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 December: US markets slip ahead of Fed | RBA today

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were down overnight as the market keeps sweating the Fed meeting coming up. All sectors in the red. SP500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.14%. B...

End of Day Report – Monday 8 December: ASX 200 falls 10, quiet day | RBA tomorrow

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 slipped 10 points in quiet trade to 8624 (0.1%). Banks eased slightly with ANZ and NAB down around 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket up to $269.33...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 December: US markets drift higher ahead of Fed | SPI down 13

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ground higher Friday ‘Expectations for Fed rate cuts’ was the excuse for last week’s market rally and that same narrative supported a mo...

End of Day Report – Friday 5 December: Resources show strength

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 5 December: US markets drift, SPI up 20 | Energy in focus

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets mixed: S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished narrowly higher for the week, with small caps outperforming; leadership came from AI enablers, banks...

End of Day Report – Thursday 4th December ASX 200 closes near high up 23 - Banks firm - Copper shines - BHP RIO up over 3.7% - US futures better

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 meandered around waiting for the Test to start. At the close, the index was up 23 points to 8618 (0.3%) in a narrow trading range. Banks f...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4th December - US Markets better - Tech lags as rotation continues - Russell up 2% - SPI up 21 - Copper hits record - Resources in focus.

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were up modestly overnight, with the Nasdaq up 0.17% and the SP500 0.30%. The Dow was up 408 points. Private sector data showed that payroll...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 December: ASX 200 up 16 points | GDP disappoints some

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rose just 16 points to 8595 (0.2%) after slightly disappointing GDP numbers boosted hopes for steady rates at least. Banks were stable, AN...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3rd December - US market slightly positive - Bitcoin bounces - GDP today - Resources to drift

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in bitcoin and technology names, as traders recovered some of the ground lost in the previous session. The...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 2nd December - ASX 200 up 15 - Quiet day - No themes - Iron ore miners better - US futures steady.

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 pushed 15 points higher to 8580 (0.2%) in another quiet directionless day of trade. Banks were steady with the Big Bank Basket at $263.74 ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2nd December - US markets slip - Bitcoin slides - SPI up 6 - CKF and Trade today

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street drifted lower overnight as the recent recovery rally took a pause. The SP500 was down 0.53% and the Nasdaq 0.38%. That was at least slight...

End of Day Report – Monday 1 December: ASX 200 drops 49 points | Japan slips on rate rise possibility

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped 49 points to 8565 (0.6%) after a promising start. US futures in the negative hurt sentiment, together with Japanese losses on high...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 December: US markets firm, commodities jump | SPI up 4

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St had a good short session overnight on thin volume. Path of least resistance in the short-term higher amid a lack of major news. S&P 500 up...

End of Day Report – Friday 28 November: ASX 200 down 3 points, up 2.4% for the week | Futures better

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 drifted lower today in listless trade finishing down 3 to 8614. Up 2.4% this week. Banks eased back with the Big Bank Basket down to $264....

Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 November: US markets closed, SPI down 26 | Quiet day ahead

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets closed last night. European markets lightly firmer- Commodities drifting lower SPI down 26 - Quiet day ahead.Want to invest with Marcus Tod...