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The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of only 31 points this shortened week. Performing much better than the US which had futures off between 1.5-1.8%. Stand-out sectors were not unexpectedly gold miners and oil and gas stocks. Crude and bullion jumping on the Iranian news. NST up 5.1% and EVN rising 5.5% with BGL up 4.3%. Resources generally were flat, BHP down 2.6% with FMG slightly firmer. MIN took a breather and PLS rose 0.4%. LYC rallied 3.8% on rare earth promise, WDS showed a clean pair of heels up 7.4% with STO up 3.7% and KAR the real star up 10.9%. Uranium stocks fell on attack news. Industrials slid, banks off slightly, CBA down 0.7% with the Big Bank Basket down to $281.21 (-0.5%). Other financials slipped, GQG down 1.4% and XYZ down 2.4%. Insurers gained a little, REITs fell, GMG bucked the trend up 0.2%. Tech stocks fell in sympathy with Nasdaq futures. XRO down 0.4% and WTC falling 2,4% with the index down 1.7%. Retail stocks dropped 24.7% on AX1 earnings warning, JBH fell 1.8% and travel stocks down, QAN off 4.9%. In corporate news, Brookfield sold a large parcel of its DBI holding, the stock falling 6.2%. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets down on war worries. Japan down 0.9%, HK off 0.7% and China down 0.6%.10-year yields falling to 4.16%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 drifted 23 points lower to 8516 (0.3%) ahead of the long weekend. Broad based losses with some of the stars yesterday giving back gains today. Lithium stocks dropped back, PLS dropped 5.2% and IGO down 3.5% with rare earth stock also falling back, LYC down 1.2% and ILU off 3.8%.  Gold miners were slippy today, GMD off 3.4% and EVN down 2.0% and RRL dropping 5.8%. Uranium stock easing back, oil stock better and coal doing better. Banks suffered slightly, CBA down 0.8% and ANZ off 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket down to $281.16 (0.2%). Financials also eased back, GQG off 1.9% and IFL down 3.6%. REITS slightly lower, Industrials also flat, WES down 0.5% and ALL off 1.1% with the tech sector slipping, XRO off 0.7% and WTC down 1.0% with the All-Tech Index off 0.9%. In corporate news, OBM dumped 14.1% on a production downgrade, QAN up 3.5% as Virgin confirmed strong demand for the upcoming IPO. Nothing on the economic front local, the AUD near a six-month high. Asian markets mixed again, Japan up 0.4% and HK off 0.4% with China flat. 10-year yields steady at 4.27%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

ASX 200 finished up 75 points at 8542 (0.9%) close but no cigar. CBA became the first $300bn market cap stock on the ASX. Not surprisingly a new record, the Big Bank Basket up another 1.3% to $282.44. WBC the best of the bunch, up 1.5% with MQG up 1.5% and GQG lifting 4.3%. REITs also firmed GMG up 0.7% on data centre demand. Retail stocks also in demand following lacklustre GDP numbers and hopes fro more rate cuts. LOV romped 9.1% higher as Mark McInnes joined as deputy chair. JBH up 2.1% and HVN up 3.0% with travel and fast-food stocks rallying too. Defensives sold down as WOL, COL and TLS fell slightly, tech gained a little, WTC up 1.1% and TNE up 1.4% with the All-Tech Index up 0.9%. In resources BHP up 1.0% with FMG rising 1.6% as iron ore found some strength in Singapore. Gold miners sold down, EVN down 2.7% with GMD off 2.8% and SPR losing 0.9%. Uranium stocks spurted higher on Meta moves in US to shore up nuclear power deals, Lithium also saw buyers return, PLS up 5.7% and LTR rising 6.1% with MIN doing well, up 9.2%. Oil and gas better with CRN sorting some liquidity issues out, up 38.1%. In corporate news, MYX was issued with the scheme termination notice falling 5.3%, IEL fell another 2.6% after the 48% loss yesterday, and PBH had an upgraded bid of 120c. On the economic front, GDP came in below expectation at 0.2%. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.8%, HK up 0.6% and China up 0.5% 10-year yields steady at 4.25%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

In today's podcast, Kevin Van Dyk, Managing Director at BULLWEALTH, speaks with Brian Kersmanc, one of GQG's three Portfolio Managers on its Global Equity Portfolio, for an insightful discussion on their distinctive investment philosophy, process, and strategy. Brian explains that GQG evaluates each holding on a five-year basis and emphasizes the firm's perspective advantage—rather than an information advantage—when identifying new investment opportunities, illustrated through his analogy of viewing an apple from multiple angles. He further elaborates that GQG does not adhere strictly to a value or growth investment style; instead, they view quality as dynamic, allowing the portfolio to shift across sectors and regions as opportunities evolve. In addition, Brian highlights how GQG combines traditional analysis with input from non-traditional investigative journalists to uncover unique investment ideas and proactively adjust the portfolio in anticipation of potential risks.

The ASX 200 limped 12 points higher to 8361 (+0.2%) ahead of a long weekend in the US. For the week, we are up 17 points. Banks once again firm, CBA up another 0.7% with the Big Bank Basket up to $271.95 (+0.6%). ANZ outperforming. Insurers rose slightly, and financial services better, with XYZ up 5.5% and GQG bouncing 2.4%. REITs were firm, GMG up 2.2% and SGP rising 0.2% as 10-year yields steadied to 4.45%. Healthcare is flat, tech stocks are slightly better, XRO is up 0.7%, and the Index is up 0.9%. ‘Old Skool' platforms are doing ok, REA up 0.5% and CAR up 1.3%. TLS continues to push ahead. Retail better, JBH up 1.6% and MYR up 5.4% following a sales update. Utilities are under a little pressure on an ORG downgrade, off 1.1%. Resources were mainly weaker; iron ore stocks eased back, FMG was down 2.4%, with gold miners drifting slightly lower. Uranium stocks are on fire as Reuters reported that Trump will sign an order to benefit the uranium and nuclear industry. BOE up 12.1%, PDN up 6.7% and SLX up a huge 15.3%. Oil and gas are moving a smidge higher.In corporate news, BEN results out this morning, up 0.8%, and NUF continued to fall as one broker lost faith in the stock. Nothing locally on the economic front, Japanese CPI picked up more than anticipated, 3.5% excluding fresh food. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.6%, and HK up 0.3%. Dow futures flat, Nasdaq futures down 0.3%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 was up 11 at 8280 (0.1%), with some big movers hurting positive sentiments. ALL had an 8.9% fall on an earnings miss, and MQG slid 1.6% as ASIC looks at short selling reports. CBA reported a better-than-expected number and rose 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket up to $263.99 (+0.6%). NAB is rallying hard again. Insurers were better, SUN was up 0.9% with financials mixed, IFL toppled 15.8% as Bain pulled the plug, GQG saw some profit-taking, and XYZ and ZIP both showed a clean pair of heels. REITs remain under some pressure as yields hit 4.47% in the 10s. Healthcare slipped, CSL down 0.4% and SIG falling 2.3% with PME pushing higher again. Retail stocks slipped a little, APE down 2.4% on a broker downgrade, but JBH up 0.6%. ALL weighed on the sector. Tech stocks built on Tuesday's gains, WTC down 0.6% and the All-Tech Index up 1.5%. Resources were a mixed bag. BHP and RIO were around 0.5% higher, FMG was moving 2.2% higher, gold miners were mixed, GMD up 3.5% and CYL up 6.4% with NEM down 2.0%. MIN rose 4.0%, and LTR continues to roar ahead in the lithium space, up another 6.1%. Oil and gas better, WDS up 3.4% as oil prices rose, and it signed a deal with Aramco in Louisiana. In corporate news, MYX back from a trading pause as the US regulatory deadline draws close. On the economic front, wage growth came in at 3.4%, slightly higher than expected. Asian markets mixed, with Japan down 0.2%, HK up 1.7%, and China up 0.9%.  Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

ASX 200 kicks higher, just up 2 points to 8234 (+0.0%) after losing momentum as the day wore on. US futures are up strongly on hoped-for details on US/China trade negotiations. Dow futures up 1.1%, Nasdaq futures up 2.1%. Gold fell, miners under pressure with GMD down 5.7% and EVN off 3.7%. Base metals and lithium stocks are better, MIN up 8.3% and LTR roaring ahead, up 12.6%. S32 is also having a good day on CEO retirement. The stars were for iron ore stocks on China hopes, BHP up 2.3% and RIO up 2.1%, with FMG only managing half that rise. Oil and gas stocks were also better, with WDS up 2.0% and KAR up 5.1%. Uranium stocks also firmed again. Banks were flat as NAB went Ex-dividend. Down 2.3% and the other three mixed. The Big Bank Basket is down to $263.16 (-0.2%). MQG rose 2.1% as its run continued, GQG had a great day up 8.0%, and REITs were a little underwhelming. GMG rose 1.6% on a broker upgrade. Industrials mixed, WOW fell 1.5% after announcing price cuts. Drug companies fell on news that Trump was going to cut drug prices in the US.In corporate news, DNL rose 2.0% as it sold the fertiliser distribution business to RIC. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets were firm again. Japan up 0.3%, HK up 1.4%. 10-year yields rose to 4.37%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 jumped out of the box to finish up 29 points to 7997 (0.4%) as some caution crept in as the day wore on. CBA turned negative, not helping as NAB soared 1.7% and the Big Bank Basket fell to $260.16 (-0.2%). Financials were generally firm, AMP finding a few new friends up 2.5% and XYZ bouncing slightly. GQG fell 1.4% and PNI popped 2.7%. REITs were mixed, GMG rose 0.8%. Healthcare stocks back in favour, RMD up 2.4% and even CSL put on 1.0% with PME up 3.7%. TLX fell 6.6% on FDA news. Industrials were positive with WES up 1.4% and the tech space better, XRO up 1.9% and the Index up 1.3%. Retailers getting a boost with JBH up 1.5% and AX1 rising 1.7%. HVN also put on 2.4%. In resources, gold miners continued to see profit taking as bullion slipped further as risks cooled. NEM fell 1.3% with VAU down 2.3% and GMD falling 3.6%. Lithium stocks are under pressure again, with LTR down 4.4% and PLS falling 2.4%. BHP slid 1.1% with RIO unchanged. LYC led rare earth stocks higher on its quarterly, uranium stocks saw modest moves with STO up 2.2% and WDS gaining 1.8%. In corporate news, BVS slid 11.2% on a surprise CEO resignation. AGI rose 31.1% as minority shareholder bid 100c for remaining shares. Nothing on the economic front today. China making some noises about stimulus and protecting jobs. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.4%, China unchanged and HK up 0.1%. 10-year yields falling to 4.16%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 was a mirror of yesterday with CBA and gold miners down today and the rest of the market up. The index closed up 104 points at 7920(1.3%). In the banks, CBA fell 2.5% with NAB the standout up 3.2% with the Big Bank Basket down to $258.77 (-0.8%). MQG leapt 5.3% with other financials back in demand, PNI up 6.0% and GQG up 7.1%. REITs also doing well with GMG rallying 3.0% and VCX up 2.7%. Industrials firmed across the board, WES up 1.8%, ALL rising 4.4% and SGH up 3.2%. Healthcare stocks also saw gain, TLX up 12.5% on a sales update. Tech stocks better, WTC put in 5.5% with XRO up 2.9% and the All-Tech Index up 3.5%. Resources were generally firm, BHP up 3.3% with FMG rallying 2.7%, LYC fell 7.6% on possible Chinese de-escalation, gold miners too saw some profit taking across the board, with NST down 9.6% and EVN falling 10.9% as NEM dropped 7.0%. Uranium stocks had a lovely day out, PDN reassured the markets with a production update, up 24.6%, and Spott has been buying the sector; DYL is up 12.0% with oil and gas stocks also doing well, STO is up 6.1% with WDS putting on 3.6%. On the corporate front, IFL revealed FUM and rallied 4.5% with CTT falling 24.4% on reporting weak demand in US on tariff uncertainty. On the economic front, new business activity in Australia's private sector rose at the fastest pace in three years. Asian markets firmed with Japan up 1.9%, HK up 2.2% and China up 0.3%. 10-year yields eased slightly to 4.26%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 shook off early losses as banks pushed ahead. The index closed down 2 points at 7800 (0.03%), with CBA hitting a record high! Up 4.2% The strength here has masked underlying index weakness.  Other banks trailed in its wake with the Big Bank Basket up to $260.87 (+2.5%). Other financials were mixed, GQG up 2.9% with CGF also doing well, IFL dropped 4.3% on a broker downgrade, PNI fell 2.4% and XYZ off 5.5%. REITs also fell hard, GMG down 1.6% and CHC falling 1.2%. Industrials also fell with tech under serious pressure, WTC down 2.4% and the Index down 2.0%. Retail fell too, LOV off 1.6% and APE down 1.6%. Travel stocks fell, FLT off 4.1% and CTD falling 2.9%. In resources, gold miners were the stars again, NST up 3.0% and EVN pushing 4.9% ahead as copper hit a two-week high. GMD up 1.4% and OBM rose 3.0%. Lithium miners fell as CATL is pushing ahead with sodium-ion technology. Uranium stocks trounced as DYL paused its Namibian operations, falling 8.2% and PDN down 12.5%. Iron ore miners steady, despite the fall in iron ore in Singapore. In corporate news, MQG rose 0.6% as it sold is asset management business to Nomura. BGL fell 7.1% after more detail on its hedge book emerged. ILU and REE joined forces to bid for a Kenyan Rare earth project. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets were better than expected with 10-year yields at 4.23%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 consolidated the move yesterday with a gain of 13 points to 7762. Easter is calling it seems. Banks were the key with the Big Bank Basket up to $250.19 (0.6%). CBA up 0.5% and MQG gaining 0.8% too. Other financials were a little soggy, GQG down 1.9% with HUB falling 2.9% despite good FUA numbers. PNI dropped 5.0%. REITs eased back too, GMG down 1.2% and SCG down 0.9%. Healthcare saw CSL better despite threats from Trump to put tariffs on pharma; Industrials drifted lower. WOW down 1.8% with REA off 1.8% and tech under some pressure. WTC down 2.2% with XRO falling 1.5% as the All-Tech index dropped 0.8%. Retail generally slipped with SUL off 2.9% and FLT falling 2.8%. Resources were flat in the main; EVN had a great quarterly and rose 3.9%, whilst other gold miners saw some profit-taking; BHP, RIO, and FMG showed slight gains. LYC and other rare earth stocks in demand,  as China blocks exports. Uranium and coal stocks falling away, NXG down 2.6% and NHC off 1.3%. In corporate news, BGL resumed trade down % as it raised $156m to buy back its hedge. CKF fell 7.7% on news it will close Taco Bell. PPT fell 1.4% as money left the building and AX1 up 4.7% on news of Sports Direct launch. On the economic front, The RBA minutes left the door open for a possible May rate cut. Asian markets mixed, Japan up 0.9%, HK down 0.3% and China down 0.3%. 10-year yields falling to 4.35%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 finished down 63 points to 7647 after rallying through the day to close on its highs. European futures expected to open slightly higher. For the week the ASX 200 is down 20 points! Banks slipped slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $244.92 (-0.6%). MQG slid 0.8% and insurers also turned down, QBE down 0.6% and SUN off 1.5%. PNI continued to fall with GQG up 1.5% and ASX up 2.2%. REITs pulled back, GMG down 1.3% and SCG off 2.6%. Industrials were mixed, WES up 2.0% and TLS a star still up 1.1% with WOW and COL slightly former.  Tech eased. WTC down 1.2% and XRO off 0.7%. The All-Tech Index down 1.2%. Resources were easier, BHP off 1.6% with RIO down 1.2%. MIN down 2.0% despite a broker upgrade, gold miners were on fire. NST up 5.5%, EVN up 7.8% and NEM up 5.4%. Bullion pushing higher yet again. JHX resumed its fall down 3.5% with ORI down 3.8%. Oil and gas slipped, WDS down 2.1% and STX off 5.9% with the uranium stocks back under slight pressure again. PDN down 3.0% and BOE flat. Not much on the corporate or the economic front today. Asian markets were mixed, Chinese market seeing support from authorities. Japan down 3.2% with China up 0.5% HK up 1.9%. 10-year yields jumped to 4.39%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX best day in five years up 335 points to 7710 although off early opening highs. Remarkably stable after the initial surge and fall back. Waiting for more information perhaps. Resources were the big winners today, BHP up 5.4% and RIO and FMG a similar rise, shorts getting hurt in MIN up 18.1% and S32 rising 9.5% with the gold miners also very positive. In AUD terms bullion fell but NEM up 4.0% and NST rising 5.1%. Lithium stocks recovered as shorts covered positions, LTR up 15.1% and PLS rising 12.7%. BSL rallied 8.0% and even JHX up 12.0%. Oil and gas showed strength as crude rallied, WDS up 4.7% and STO gaining 4.1%. Uranium stocks were back in fashion, no fall out today, PDN up 17.4% and DYL rallying a dizzying 15.9%. Banks were firm too although off early highs, CBA up 3.6% and WBC gaining 4.9% with MQG up 5.5%. Insurers and financials were very positive, GQG up 3.4% and XYZ rising 13.3% with ZIP rallying 20.7%. QBE up 4.4% and MPL rising 3.7%. Healthcare stocks were better, CSL recovered 3.5% and PME gained 8.4%. Across the board gains in industrials, WES up 2.6% and GMG rising 6.6%. Tech in demand, WTC rallied another 8.0% with XRO up 6.2% and the All -Tech Index up 6.8%. Retailers did well, JBH up 6.6% and travel stocks in demand. In corporate news, QUB got ACCC approvals, ABB rose 4.9% after announcing plans to expand its mobile network. Nothing on the economic front locally. Deutsche pulled back its call for an emergency 50bps rate cut and in Asia, China saw more evidence of deflation and a weakening yuan. Asian market burst higher, Japan up 8.3% with HK up 2.6% and China up 1.3%. 10-year yields slid to 4.33%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 rose 167 points to 7510 in a Tuesday turnaround. Buoyed by hopes that the tariffs are still negotiable and the US futures showing a good start at least. The market rallied across the board with a special shout out to resources with BHP up 2.3% and FMG gaining 3.5%. Gold miners were also better despite bullion falling as quarterlies beckon. NST ran 5.0% ahead, EVN bounced 5.0% and NEM up 2.7%. Lithium stocks rallied on hopes for more EV stimulus in China, PLS up 5.4% and LTR up 8.1%, short covering helped. In the uranium space, BOE saw shorts in play up 11.0% and WDS rallied 3.3% with STO up 5.4%. Coal stocks also did well, WHC up 8.7%. Banks were solid with the Big Bank Basket up to $237.69 (+2.2%). CBA up 2.8% and MQG bouncing another 3.8%. Financials generally much stronger, GQG up 6.2% and XYZ up 8.6%. ZIP announced a $50m buyback and rallied 6.7%. RETs firmed,  GMG up 0.4%. Industrials were strong across the board, WES up 3.0% with JBH up 3.4% and REA doing well up 4.6%. SGH rallied 4.3% with healthcare stocks also in demand, COH up 1.2% on tariff relief, SIG up 5.3%. Tech also doing well, WTC up another 5.0% with XRO up 4.3% and the All-Tech Index up 4.5%. In corporate news, GYG said it was on track for dividend payment. WPR also better on capex required to convert stores with VEA. In economic news, Consumer sentiment fell, the RBNZ has a temporary governor in Christian Hawkesby. Asian markets recovered along China was muted after talking tough on a fightback. 10 -year yields rallied to 4.23%. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 dropped as expected 325 points to 7343 (4.2%). US futures pointing to another realignment of valuation with a big drop in store. Asian markets are playing some catch-up as China comes back from a holiday. Our market bounced off its low this morning of 7169 with the banks recovering some ground. The Big Bank Basket down 5.7% to $232.68, CBA down 6.2% and WBC off 5.6% with MQG turning positive after an 8% fall to close down 0.8%. Financials were squashed, GQG down 1.9% and PPT does 7.3%. QBE were hit hard as bond yields fall down 6.8%. Some winners in finance though with CGF up 8.3% on a strategic stake acquired and ASK also doing well up % on a NBIO. REITS stumbled lower, GMG down 4.3% and SCG off 3.8% despite rate falls. Industrials too under pressure, WES down 4.9% and CPU off 4.4% with QAN falling 3.7%. ALL came up lemons dropping 6.2% and retail in trouble, JBH down 5.9% and LOV off 8.3%. Travel stocks fell, and tech stocks did better than expected, with WTC actually firmer by 2.2%. The All-Tech Index down 3.1%. Resources struggled as global growth expectations were adjusted, BHP down 6.1% with FMG losing only 3.6%. Gold miners saw profit taking but off early lows, NEM down 3.5% after being down twice that.  Oil and gas stocks declined as crude fell, WDS off 5.8% despite selling a US LNG business. Uranium under pressure again, PDN down 9.6% and BOE off 8.7%. In corporate news, ASK got a NBIO from Ki Corp at 147c, CGF saw a Japanese buyer take a 15% stake. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets played catch up, China down 7.1%, HK off 12.2% and Japan down 6.7%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 finished down only 75 points to 7860 (0.9%) as it bounced solidly from support at 7800. The extreme knee jerk reaction on the promises in the Rose Garden saw banks back on the defensive buyers list and companies with little or no overseas exposure did better. CBA rose 1.0% with the Big Bank Basket up to $251.54 (0.2%). ANZ had a shaky start after moves to increase its capital requirements, closing down 1.4% with MQG on the nose off 2.9%. Financial services copped it with GQG off 5.2% and PPT down 4.8%. ZIP remained undone as US consumer confidence woes will continue. NWL hit hard off 8.7%. REITs also reversing some recent gains, GMG off 3.7% and CHC down 4.7%. Healthcare stocks found buyers, CSL up 1.0% and PME rising 2.0%. Industrials eased, WOW and COL better on defensive buyers, WES up 0.3% and REA doing better, up 0.9%. Tech followed US tech lower, WTC off 2.7% with XRO falling 3.4%. The All-Tech Index down 1.2%.Resources were hurt badly, BHP down 3.4% and RIO off 2.7% with MIN falling 9.5% and PLS down another 6.8%. Gold miners were boosted by bullion price rises on tariff uncertainty, NEM up 2.3% and NST up 2.1%. SPR rose 4.4% with WGX also better. Oil and gas stocks fell hard, WDS down 2.9% and BPT off 2.9%. WHC dropped 7.6% on broker downgrades and uranium still toxic, PDN down 1.3%. In corporate news, TWE reassured no impact from tariffs. CTT smacked 14.5% on serious impact from rising tariffs.Nothing on the economic front although the RBA released its financial stability report. Asian markets fared better than some feared, with Japan down 3.5%. China down 0.4% and HK off 1.6%. AUD stable with bond yields falling to 4.24% in the 10's. Dow futures down 2.0%, NASDAQ futures worse at -3.1%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX fell 139 points to 7843 (-1.7%). Tariff and global growth fears weighed as Asian markets saw profit taking, Japan off 3.8%. Some patches of green with the banks holding up better than expected, CBA up 0.3% but MQG off 3.4% though with the Big Bank Basket down to $(%). Financials geared to the market were in trouble across the board, GQG fell 2.8% with the ASX in trouble with ACCC and ASIC off 2.8%. PNI fell 4.0% with ZIP dropping 7.7% on US consumer slowdown. AMP also falling 3.5%. REITs slid, GMG dropped 2.9% with SCG down 2.0% and industrials also falling. TLS fell only 0.5% on defensive perceptions, CPU down 2.7% and retail sliding, JBH off 1.9% and PMV falling 2.8%. ARB dipped another 3.1% with DMP down 4.6%. ‘Old Skool' platforms also under pressure, REA dipped 3.3% on news NEC were in DD for the CoStar bid, SEK down 4.0% and the All-Tech Index down 2.2%. WTC rallied 1.5% as it named two new directors. Resources which had done better last week, cast all that asunder and we saw selling in the iron ore stocks, BHP down 3.8% and FMG off 4.0% with lithium under pressure, PLS off 8.2% with LTR falling 4.6%. Gold miners were mixed despite gold heading through $4900. WGX fell 1.4% and NST down 1.7%. Oil and gas also lower, WDS off 2.9% and KAR dropping 5.1%. Uranium stocks were knocked over again, PDN down 5.7% and NXG off 7.3%. In corporate news, DHG was the big one today, down 1.6%. Todd Sampson quit the QAN board, and HMC fell 5.8% as talks emerged of ambitions on Healthscope. Nothing locally on the economic front. Asian market fell hard, Japan under serious pressure, off 3.8% with China and HK down 1.7% and 1.0% respectively. 10-year yields around 4.39%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 dropped 30 points to 7969 (0.4%) as the banks came under a little pressure on car tariffs in the US. The Big Bank Basket rose to $245.27 (+0.1%).  Financial services also under some pressure as the OPT fall out continues. MQG down 1.1% and GQG off 1.8%. PNI also falling 3.5%. REITs also under some pressure with GMG falling 4.0% as data centre growth seems to be questioned. SCG off 1.4% and GPT down 2.0%. Tech is also under pressure with WTC off 2.0% as AussieSuper sells out on government issues. The All -Tech Index down 2.6%. REA and CAR fell too with DHG down 4.9% on CoStar revised bid being best and final. Retail down too with car stocks sliding, APE off 2.7%, BAP down 2.5% and ARB down 2.0%. Resources were holding their end up, gold miners pushing ahead again, NEM up 0.7% and NST up 0.8%. GOR rose 3.9% as shareholders urged the board to engage. LTR up 1.5% and MIN slightly firmer. BHP, RIO and FMG seeing small gains. JHX finding some support up 2.1% with uranium shorts back in control. BOE falling 5.0% and NXG off 0.3%. Oil and gas better WDS up 1.5%. In corporate news, TRS soared 109.5% on a huge premium bid from Dollarama. RPL fell another 8.9% as OPT fall out continues. DVP quashed rumours on BGL contract. Nothing significant on the economic front although it looks like Albanese will call an election tomorrow for May 3rd. Asian markets were weaker with car makers under pressure. Japan down 0.9%, HK up 1% and China up 0.4%. 10-year yields 4.50%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Our guest this week is Sudarshan Murthy from GQG Partners. Sudarshan is a co-portfolio manager on all GQG investment strategies, which include global equities, US equities, and emerging markets. Before joining GQG in 2016, Sudarshan worked as an Asian equities analyst for Matthews International, and he was also a sell-side researcher at Sanford Bernstein. Before his investment career, Sudarshan worked in IT services at Infosys Technologies and in banking. He holds degrees from the National Institute of Technology in India, the Indian Institute of Management, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.BackgroundGQG PartnersLinkedIn bioEmerging Markets“Turning Tides in Emerging Markets: India, Indonesia, and Brazil are making waves,” GQG Research, Feb. 18, 2025.“GQG's $19 Billion Fund Says Chinese Stock Rally Is ‘Confusing,' ” by Ishika Mookerjee, Bloomberg, March 1, 2024“India has moved from red tape to red carpet”: PM Modi in virtual address at G20 meet, Financial Express, Aug. 24, 2023“Navigating the Herd Mentality in Indian Markets,” GQG Research, Nov. 15, 2024Current Events“Sudarshan Murthy speaks with Gabriel Mellqvist from EFN Ekonomikanalen about elections,” GQG Partners Instagram, Nov. 8, 2024.“What are the potential impacts of the new US administration's tariff policies?” GQG Facebook video, Jan. 9, 2025.

The ASX 200 put on another 13 points to 7932 (0.2%) after a tentative start. 2% up for the week. Banks were sold with the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $238.82. CBA flat. MQG saw some profit taking, other financials also flat, GQG down 1.4% and HUB off 1.8%. REITs once again in demand, SGP up 0.8% with VCX up 2.4%. Industrials were firm but unexciting, WOW and COL rallied hard on ACCC news, CPU up 3.7% and retail doing ok again, PMV up 3.9% on an update. JBH bounced back a little too. Tech was a little soft, WTC off 0.5% with the All-Tech Index down 0.7%.Iron ore stocks were firm despite falls in the iron ore price. BHP up 1.1% and RIO up 0.9%, maybe copper more a factor. Lithium stocks were depressed, PLS fell 5.1% and uranium squeeze continues, BOE up 6.7%. Gold miners slid on some fatigue in bullion. GOR down 3.3% and NST off 0.6%. In corporate news, PDN dropped 4% as the rains came down in Africa. CSC lifted 0.7% after announcing plans to issue $500mn worth of senior unsecured bonds and EMR crashed 3.85% on a production miss.Nothing locally on the economic front as we head into the Budget next week. Asian markets seeing sellers win, China down 0.9%, HK off 2% and Japan back from another holiday up 0.6%. 10-year yields steady at 4.41%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 rose 91 points to 7919 (1.2%) as the Fed soothes nerves. Banks did well with the Big Bank Basket up to $238.79 (+1.9%). MQG bouncing hard, up 3.8% as a market player. Other financials also doing well, GQG up 2.8% and NWL rallying 4.6%. CGF put in a stellar day up 5.7%. REITs also rallying hard, GMG up 2.8% and SCG up 2.5% with industrials seeing bargain hunters. ALL up 2.3%, CPU up 2.2% and SGH doing better up 1.9%. Retail showing signs of life, JBH up another 3.1% with WES up 0.9% and WEB rising 3.9%. MYR struggling after the recent robo update. Tech better, WTC up 2.5% and XRO doing well as the All -Tech Index rose %. Resources out of favour today. BHP down 1.1% and FMG tumbling another 3.3%. Gold miners better as bullion held records, NST up 3.1% and GMD up 3.2% with GOR bouncing back 2.1%. Lithium stocks saw the shorts stay their hand, LTR down 4.8% and PLS off 2.5%. MIN continue to disappoint, down 2.1%. Uranium stocks finding buyers again. DYL up 5.2% and BOE up 8.4%. Have we seen the bottom here? In corporate news, NANrose 14.0% after US regulators approved its tool designed to clean endoscopes. ARU bumped 2.7% higher on an offtake deal and CWY jumped 2.0% on an acquisition. TPG also got the Vocus nod, up 5.9%. On the economic front, unemployment came in at 4.1%. Pretty much in line. Asian markets saw some profit taking. Japan down 0.3%, China off 0.4% and HK down 1.2%. 10-year yields slipped to 4.38%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX 200 rose another 64 points to 7854 (0.8%) with the banks finding bargain hunters, CBA up % and ANZ rallying % as the Big Bank Basket hit $236.48 ( +1.2%). Financials were mixed, MQG up 1.3% with GQG down 0.5% and PNI rallying 3.2%. REITs were flat as GMG rose 0.3%. Industrials a mixed picture, QAN down 0.9% and WOW and COL slipping slightly, Tech mixed, WTC down 0.6% and XRO up 1.0%. Retails stocks firmed, LOV up 4.2% and PMV rising 1.3% with DMP up 3.6%. Footy has started perhaps! MYR also had a good day, up 3.3%. Resources were the stand outs, BHP up 2.4% and FMG rallying 4.2%. Lithium shorts scrambling to cover with MIN up 11.6% as UBS upgraded. PLS rallying 7.1%. LTR also doing well, roaring 6.2% ahead. Gold miners were slightly better, GMD up 1.8% and SPR rose 9.1% as RMS made its move to merge. Oil stocks formed, WDS up 1.9% and coal better too, WHC up 2.5% with uranium stocks finding a little love. In corporate news, the NAB CFO has switched banks to WBC, SMP jumped 47.1% on news TYR and another was looking at a bid. Nothing on the economic front, Asian markets pushed hard, Japan up 1.3%, HK up 1.3% and China flat. 10-year yields 4.41%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

A solid end to the week with the ASX 200 up 41 points to 7790 (0.5%). For the week the ASX 200 is down 2%. Resources leading the charge higher and Asian markets soaring. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket down to $233.56 (-0.7%). Insurers gained a little QBE up 1.2% and financials generally better, GQG up 1.4% with MQG rallying 0.8%. REITs were better generally, SCG up 0.9% and GPT up 1.4%. Industrials also saw bargain hunting, WES up 0.8% with BXB up 0.8% and utilities bouncing, ORG up 1.9% and TWE up 1.9% on wine tariffs. Healthcare also back in demand, SIG rising 2.9%. Tech slightly better, TNE up 2.1%.Resources were the stars today, iron ore miners finding some love with BHP up 1.1% and FMG up 2.7%. Gold miners celebrated record gold prices, NST up 2.8%, NEM up 5.7% and EVN up 4.6%.  Lithium stocks also saw gains with PLS up 4.3% and MIN gaining 0.9%. MLX soared 22.2% as tin prices erupted as a mine in Africa closed. Even uranium stocks managed a small bounce, PDN up 2.2% and BOE up 4.5%. In corporate news, MYR announced some C-Suite changes. CYL up 5.2% after initiating production at Plutonic.Nothing on the economic front. Asian market bouncing hard. Japan up 0.9%, HK up 2.5% and China up 1.8%. 10-year yields steady at 4.42%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Another day, another drubbing as the ASX falls 104 points to 7786 (1.3%) with banks soggy again. The Big Bank Basket down to $236.66 (-1.7%) with NAB and WBC the worst affected. MQG dropped another 1.4% with ASX off 3.8% despite good volumes recently. GQG fell 2.4% and CGF off 1.5%. REITs also in the seller's sights, GMG bucked the trend, up 0.5% and SGP off 1.0% with healthcare under pressure as the holy trinity of CSL, RMD and COH all lost ground. Industrials found it tough going today, TCL fell 1.9% with WES off 2.6% and BXB down 2.6% with ALL slipping 1.6%. Retail once again saw selling, JBH off 1.0% and NCK down 3.5%. Travel stocks all fell, significantly as did gaming stocks, tech slipped with WTC down 1.7% and XRO off 1.1% as the All-Tech Index dropped 1.1%. Resources were again a mixed bag; gold miners rallied but somewhat muted, RMS fell 8.7% on a disappointing mine plan, EVN rose 0.8% and NEM was up 1.5%. BHP and RIO all fell 1.8% with FMG finding some friends up 1.5%. Lithium remains depressed and uranium stocks mixed. PDN up 2.7% and DYL up 3.2%. Oil and gas stocks eased back. In corporate news, IPH fell 10.0% as the CFO quit. Nothing on the economic front with US CPI due tonight. Asian markets eased slightly and 10-year yields rose to 4.43%. US Futures slightly positive.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX dropped hard and bounced a little closing down 72 points at 7890 (0.9%) after touching 7818. Banks were the turnaround story with the Big Bank Basket down to $240.73 (0.2%). MQG suffered as US investment banks have sunk. Other financials were also sold down hard, GQG off 3.2% and XYZ falling 6.3% with insurers slipping lower as government warns on Alfred issues. REITs fell back to earth, DGT dropped 7.4% on a broker downgrade, as HMC fell 9.7% too, SCG off 0.9%. Industrials slipped across the board, QAN fell 8.9% with it ex-dividend too, SGH down 3.2% and CPU falling 3.6%. Retail under pressure, JBH down 2.5% and TPW sliding 3.7%. Travel stocks took their cue from Delta Airlines, CTD off 0.5% and FLT falling 3.6%. Tech was also on the nose for obvious reasons, WTC down only 1.9% after bouncing hard off the lows, XRO saw no real bounce with the All-Tech Index down 4.0%. Resources was an interesting space. BHP and RIO both rallied hard, gold miners fell hard despite bullion prices picking back up. NST fell 1.9% and NEM dropped 2.6%. Lithium stocks under pressure as usual, oil and gas stocks better, WDS up 1.2% and uranium remains under a toxic cloud. In corporate news, NIC saw a large block trade causing a drop of 19.9% combined with possible tax changes. ASB in a trading halt as it seeks $200m at 380c together with a founder partial sell down. PNV lost its CEO and more value, GYG fell 2.2% on details of recently released escrow stock. In economic news, consumer confidence rose in March. In Asia, Japan down 1.3%, HK off 0.8% and CSI China off 0.6%. 10-year yields 4.36%. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

A quiet muted start to the week with the ASX rising a modest 16 points to 7964 (0.2%) as US futures pointed to another tricky US session ahead. Banks were flat with the Big Bank Basket easing to $241.33 (-0.3%). MQG down another 0.4% with insurers looking better as Cyclone Alfred was downgraded. REITS improved led by GMG up 0.6% with some bottom fishing taking place. Industrials a mixed bag too, QAN off 1.7% and ALL down 0.5% with retail steady, APE rose 3.3% with JBH up 0.8%. Some buying in BXB and CPU with TLS off 1.0%. Tech stocks mixed, WTC off 1.1% and XRO up 0.6% with the All-Tech Index up 0.1%. Resource stocks were generally firmer, BHP rallied 0.6% with RIO doing very well up 3.1% as the capital raise looks to have been put on ice. FMG still struggling. Gold miners still in demand, NEM up 0.6% and VAU up 3.7%. MIN had a good day up 3.3% with PLS rallying too. Oil and gas stocks also finding friends, WDS up 1.9% and BPT up 4.1%. Uranium still toxic, BOE down 3.9% and NXG off 1.4%. In corporate news, GQG were off 0.9% on FUM, JLG fell 12.5% on index changes due on March 25th. SGR looks to have had a last-minute rescue attempt from Bally although it remains in a trading halt. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets mixed, China down 0.9% and HK off 2.1% with Japan up 0.3%.10-year yields at 4.44%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The ASX took another beating down 62 points to 8419 (-0.7%) as NAB cratered 8.1% and the Big Bank Basket came undone, down to $257.57 (-2.8%). MQG held up well considering, other financials came under some pressure, GQG off 3.2% and HMC down 3.9%. REITs were weighed down by the giant $4bn capital raise from GMG to fund its data centre push. DXS off 2.3%, and SGP fell 3.7% on results. Industrials were mainly weaker, WES off 1.8%, WOW and COL eased, retail fell, JBH down 2.3%, and SUL 2.9% cheaper. Travel stocks did well after CTD cheered the sector, up 10.3%. WEB up 4.4%, and FLT up 3.4%. LNW powered 9.6% ahead on an acquisition and ALL joined in the fun up 1.0%. Tech better, with CPU up 1.4% and WTC off 1.4% and the All-Tech Index gained 0.7%. Resources were patchy again, BHP flat and FMG down 0.6% on legal issues, gold miners rose, NEM up 0.5% and NST up 2.1%. Lithium stocks on the nose, MIN crashed 20.7% as it cancelled the dividend and announced a big loss. Energy stocks sold down again, WDS off 2.0% and STO falling 4.5% on results.  On the corporate front, NAB the biggest disappointment on margin compression and rising impairments. CBA was ex-dividend today, NGI rose 15.5% on results, and SXE jumped 14.2% after very positive results. VNT also out today marched 7% ahead. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets eased, Japan down 0.3% and HK off 0.2%, with China up 0.6%. 10-year yields at 4.52%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

ASX 200 fell 19 points to 8537 well off the lows for the day. Results dominated as the Banking sector had two to contend with WBC underwhelmed falling 4.1%, and BEN crashed 15.3% on higher costs and lower margins. The Big Bank Basket fell to $269.95 (-0.9%). Financials were missed with MQG up 0.7% and GQG putting on another 3.3% but insurers slipped on Dutton's comments and IAG downgrades. SUN down 7.2%. REITs are in demand on rate cut hopes, GMG down 1.1% but SGP up 3.2% and GPT up 4.5% on better-than-expected rates. Industrials mixed, AD8 smashed the bears on a decent outlook, rising 26.5%, tech fell as WTC back on the front page again. The All-Tech Index up 0.2%. Utilities firmed with ORG up 2.7% and retail mixed, JBH up 0.3%, and PMV off 0.9%. Resources were very mixed, gold miners saw profit takers move in following bullion falls, GMD down 3.3% and NEM off 2.8%. Iron ore stocks eased, FMG down 0.6% with energy under pressure, WDS off 2.9% on reserve statement and dividend concerns, STO down 0.9%. Uranium did better than expected, NXG off 4.2% though. In corporate news, WBC disappointed, BEN really disappointed. A2M +19.7% saw good traction in China, BSL rose 13.0% on a positive outlook statement and SGR rose 12.5% on an offer from Oaktree to refinance $650m of debt. Nothing on the economic front. Japanese GDP was better than expected. Asian markets slightly better, Japan up 0.1%, China up 0.1% and HK up 0.2%. 10-year yields rose to 4.45%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The local market closed 0.2% higher on Friday, buoyed by a strong rally for the consumer staples sector amid strong results out of TWE and investors buying up the supermarket giants on Friday. For the week, the ASX posted a gain of 0.52% as industrials and the consumers stocks rallied, while healthcare stocks took a 3.75% hit over the 5-trading days.Reporting season ramped up on Friday with Avita Medical soaring 11% after the company announced a guidance range of $158m to $167m for commercial revenues in 2025, while GQG rose 5.9% after doubling net inflows to the half year to December.Hearing device specialist Cochlear on the other hand fell 13% on Friday after downgrading profit guidance for FY25 due to weaker services contribution and increased cloud-related investment, despite the company posting a 5% rise in sales in H1 to $1.17bn.In the US on Friday, markets closed mixed on Friday despite investors gaining certainty around Trump's tariff plans and fresh economic data signalling the US inflation story is not running hot as was previously feared. The Dow Jones fell 0.4%, the S&P500 fell just 0.01% and the Nasdaq ended the day up 0.41%. For the week, each of the major averages posted a gain. The latest US inflation reading out last week showed core inflation rose more than expected in January by 0.4% MoM, and 3.3% YoY, while the overall inflation rate rose to 3% YoY, while retail sales in the US fell 0.9% in January MoM, which was more of a decline than the markets were expecting.Across the European region on Friday, markets pulled back from record highs earlier in the week. The STOXX fell 0.24%, Germany's DAX lost 0.44%, the French CAC rose 0.18%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.37%.Asia markets closed mixed on Friday as investors assessed President Trump's reciprocal tariff plans but did not enact levies immediately. China's CSI index rose 0.87%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 3.48%, South Korea's Kospi Index gained 0.31%, and Japan's Nikkei fell 0.79%.What to watch today:Ahead of Monday's session on the ASX, the SPI futures are anticipating the local market will open the day down 0.61%.On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.77% lower at US$70.74/barrel, gold is down 1.73% at US$2880.76/ounce and iron ore is up 0.06% at US$106.83/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened against the greenback to buy US$0.63, 96.63 Japanese Yen, 50.47 British Pence and NZ$1.11.On the reporting season calendar today, Aurizon, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BlueScope Steel, Lendlease Group and A2 Milk will release results.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has upgraded Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) from a hold to a buy rating and have increased the 12-month price target on the leading diagnostic imaging healthcare provider following the release of the company's first half results. Despite PME reporting a small miss on earnings, the outlook remains strong and with 10 contract announcements and strong growth in the cardiology space expected, the analyst sees strong upside potential for the company in H2.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 52-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $4.42 to the range of $4.68 and $4.74 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

ASX 200 rallied 16 points to 8556(0.2%) after stalling at record highs. For the week the index is up 45 points. RBA next week. Once again results dominated after a strong lead from US markets. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket at $272.43 (-0.5%). CBA lost 0.8% and MQG eased 0.3%. AMP results saw a big rerating downwards, off 14.9% and GQG rose another 3.0% on FUM and results. ASX saw some upgrades and rose 1.0%. Insurers bounced back a little with IAG finding some support rising 0.1%. REITs mixed, GMG down 1.8%, the remainder better. Industrials were firm again, JBH up 0.6% with WES up 0.8% and ALL up 0.7%. SGH continued 2.4% higher with CPU flat. TWE bounced 3.0% after broker comments on results. Tech slightly better, WTC up 0.5% and the All- Tech Index up 0.9%. Resources mixed, iron ore miners opened very firm on cyclone news, but iron ore failed to kick in Asian trade. Lithium back in the canine club. MIN down 4.9% and PLS off 0.9%. Gold miners were again in demand, NEM up another 1.6% with GMD up 2.5%. BSL continued to push higher up 1.6%. Energy stocks listless. In corporate news, COH results were at the bottom end of expectations and we saw another downgrade, down 13.7%. MGR jumped 5.5% on results, WGX doubled half year revenue and rose 2.4% with URW down 4.4% on earnings. Nothing on the economic front today. RBA the focus. Asian markets mixed again, HK continuing to power ahead up 2.2%. Japan down 0.6% and China up 0.7%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

ASX 200 rallied 5 points as banks lost momentum. CBA up 0.5%, the Big Bank Basket closed at $273.85 (+0.3%). Insurers slumped led lower by IAG on disappointing numbers, losing 12.6%, SUN also off 4.6% with SDF falling 3.1%. Other financials were ok, MQG up 0.3% and GQG up 0.9%. ASX had a good results driven by volume increases on futures and options. REITs slipped, SCG off 3.0% and industrials mixed. Utilities fell as ORG was underwhelming down 1.2% and QAN dropped 2.0% on a broker downgrade. JBH fell 1.1% with LOV up 1.7% and TPW doing very well on positive results. Up 13.0%. ALL and LNW both pushed higher. TLS fell 1.0% despite plans to offload its data-centre business. Resources were the go-to today. Iron ore stocks in demand, BHP up 2.1% and FMG up 1.8% with good numbers from S32. MIN rallied 7.0% on governance news, PLS up 4.7% and LTR better by 9.2% on a presentation. Gold miners in demand again, NEM up 3.2% and NST up 0.2% with EVN seeing some profit taking down 0.6%. BSL continuing to rally on tariff news. Energy stocks fell as oil dropped on Ukraine's peace plan. In corporate news, SIG rose 6.1% kicking off as Chemist Warehouse with several block trades done as some exited. TWE fell 5.7% on no deal on its cheaper brands. DHG ran 7.0% on news of a new CEO from REA. PME also failed to live up to some expectations falling 3.2% on results. Nothing on the economic front, Asian markets firm, HK continues to charge up 1.9%, China flat but Japan up 1.4%. 10-year yields up to 4.48%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

ASX 200 rallied 51 points to a new record of 8535 (+0.6%) after a slow start dominated by results. CBA set the tone and gained 2.5%, with other banks following in its wake, the Big Bank Basket up to $272.97 (+2.0%). MQG found some love from brokers, up 1.7%, and SUN delivered a special dividend up 1.3%. GQG continued higher by 1.7% with MFG going down 2.7%. BVS knocked the lights out with its results up 18.6%, and CPU also doing well on upgrades to guidance, up 15.5%. REITs mixed but uneventful despite yields pushing higher, CQE continued to gather fans up 2.9% after the good result yesterday. Industrials firmed, supermarkets were better, WOW and COL doing ok. SGH continued to grind higher on broker upgrades, up another 2.8%, and REA rose 1.5%. Healthcare seems to be struggling with US concerns on cutbacks, with PME down 1.2% and TLX off 1.0%. CSL stumbling around but trying hard to find fans, In resources, the Three Amigos were mixed, FMG up and RIO down. Gold miners took a breath, NEM down 2.5% ahead of Barrick results tonight, EVN delivered on promise and rose 1.1%. Lithium miners still squirming, MIN off 2.4% and PLS up 0.5%. Oil and gas stocks were slightly firmer as STO upgraded its reserves, uranium slipping slightly and coal not such a merry old soul, WHC off 2.7%. In corporate news, AGL rose 0.2% on better numbers, and AOV fell 7.1% on less than GUD results. On the economic front, lending indicators today. Asian markets a little mixed, with Japan off 0.1%, China unchanged and HK up 1.6%. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

ASX 200 falls 29 points to 8483(0.3%). Banks steady as she goes ahead of CBA results later this week. MQG fell 0.9% and PNI sliding 4.2% with GQG up 3.1% on FUM numbers. REITs mixed as GMG fell 0.9% and SCG rose 1.1%. Healthcare better, RMD up 0.6% and PME up 0.5% with CSL bucking the trend down %. Industrials flat as retail came under some pressure on JBH results, reversing early gains after conference call. LOV down 2.2% and NCK falling 3.7% despite brokers positive. Travel stocks better, WEB up 0.8% and LNW doing well up 7.9%. DMP steady after the big run Friday. Tech stocks dominated by front page headlines for WTC again, the All-Tech Index down 1.0% with WTC off 4.4%.  In resources, iron ore stocks fell, FMG off 1.5% and RIO fell 1.2% on proposed tariffs in the US on aluminum. Gold miners held up, NEM up 0.7% and EVN up 0.3%. LYC continued higher up 1.9% with PLS down slightly on an earnings update. BSL rose 1.8% on Trump steel tariffs. Energy stocks mixed, STO up 0.4% with BPT firming 4.0%. In corporate news, ANN rose 8.1% on better-than-expected numbers, CAR crashed 6.5% on some disappointment on growth and US price rises and JBH down on rethink. SGR rallied 13.6% on news of proposals for its Queen Street Wharf complex in Brisbane. Citi upgraded its gold price forecast to US$2900 this year. In Asian markets, Japan unchanged, HK up 1.4% and China unchanged. 10-year yields at 4.39%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

 A quiet cautious session as the ASX 200 gave back 9 points to 8411. Down 21 points for the week after a torrid start. Banks were solid ahead of CBA results next week. The Big Bank Basket rose to $268.42 +0.2%) MQG slipped slightly with GQG down 1.3% with insurers steady. REITs better on lower 10-year yields, GMG up 0.6% and CHC up 0.5%. Industrials were mixed, and REA kicked 2.8% on broker upgrades. WES slid 1.1% with retail firm, PMV up 1.2% and SUL up 2.6%. Travel stocks also in demand, WEB up 2.6% and CTD rising 3.3%. DMP rose 21.3% like a cheesy crust as store closures were announced in Japan. Finally. Healthcare on the nose as RMD continues to stagger around after quarterly, down another 2.6%. CSL off 1.1% and PME falling 1.5%. Resources were generally weaker, though iron ore miners rose, BHP up 0.6% and FMG up 1.9%. Gold miners saw some profit taking, NST down 2.4% and WGX off 2.0%. Rare earths LYC up 6.1% on Chinese fears, and lithium stocks walloped as CATL rumoured to be reopening a lepidolite mine. PLS down 4.3% and LTR off 4.4%. Energy stocks fell, STO down 0.9% and WHC down 3.9% with uranium under pressure. In corporate news, MMS fell 10.4% on a broker downgrade, and NCK rose 10.5% on better-than-expected results. SIG guided up and rose 3.2%. Nothing locally on the economic front. Asian markets mixed, Japan down 0.6% and HK up 1.5% and China up 1.7%. 10-year yields slightly higher at 4.36%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

The ASX 200 continues to march ever higher gaining 104 points to 8521 with a cooee of the record close. Banks led, everything else follows. CBA is up %, and ANZ is playing some catch-up football is up %, with the Big Bank Basket up to a new record of $267.97 (2.5%). MQG bounced 0.9% but still some question marks given the banks green and clean push in recent years. Insurers gained, QBE up 0.7% and SUN up 1.6%. GQG continue to push higher up 3.6% and MFG up 2.0% on FUM news. REITs pushed up, GMG up 1.5% and VCX up 0.9% as yields fell. 10-year yields falling to 4.30%. Healthcare mixed, CSL bounced 0.9% with RMD still finding it tough going. Industrials firmed, WES up 3.2% on a broker upgrade with Bunnings the driver. ALL up 1.6% with BXB up 2.1% and REA gaining 1.2% despite the CEO announcing his retirement. NWS results cheered, up 5.8%. Retail mildly positive, MYR fell 5.6% as the in-specie distribution came to pass. In resources, iron ore majors were slightly firmer, gold miners striong as bullion hit new records, NEM up 2.1% ahead of results. WGX bouncing 3.7% with SPR doing well up 4.3%. Some firmness in the lithium market, but energy stocks under a little pressure. STO down 0.6%. Uranium stocks weaker along with coal. In corporate news, NWS released good results, PEXA disappointed with an update, BPT fell 5.0% on a tightening of guidance. In economic news, the seasonally adjusted balance on goods decreased $1,707bn in December. Asian markets better. 10-year yield down to 4.32%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

The ASX 200 finished up 43 points at 8417 (0.5%). Resources were the stars today, BHP up 1.5% with FMG rallying another 2.0% and even lithium stocks better, MIN up 1.8% and PLS up 1.8%. Gold miners took a little while to warm up, but NEM ended up 1.2% and DEG up 2.5% with WGX bouncing back 3.4%. Uranium stocks glowing again, PDN up 2.8% and DYL up 1.9% with oil and gas stocks better too. Coal stocks got a boost from tariffs on US coal perhaps. Banks were solid but uninspiring, The Big Bank Basket rose to $261.41 (0.5%). MQG got walloped down 3.6% with XYZ down too, perhaps on Paypal numbers. GQG continue to push higher, up 1.5%. IFL got yet another bid, this time from Brookfield at 460c. Insurers eased and REITs pushed up on falling bond yields. GMG up 0.6% and SCG up 1.1%. Industrials firmed across the board. WES up 0.3% with ALL finding support up % and SGH doing well. REA had a good day up % and CAR rose 2.0%. Tech better, WTC up 1.9% and XRO up 1.6% with the All-Tech Index up 1.2%. In corporate news, AMC results better than expectations and the stock rose 2.9%. PNI hit record highs on results, BWP rose too on higher profits and dividends. In economic news, the government has sold $15 billion of Treasury bonds maturing in March 2036 in a heavily oversubscribed deal. Asian markets a little mixed as China returns from New Year.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

The ASX 200 finishes down 5 at 8374 (0.1%) as nerves and some investor apathy kicked in. China imposing a 15% tariff on US Coal and LNG hurting sentiment late. After a strong start banks faded with the Big Bank Basket closed modestly lower at $260.06(-0.25%). CBA down 0.3% with WBC down 0.2%. MQG kicked 0.4% higher and other financials improved, GQG up 2.4% and XYZ bouncing 1.0% on Bitcoin and tech sentiment. Insurers mixed, QBE down 0.2% and SUN down. REITs slid a little, GMG down 1.2% and SGP off 1.6% with 10-year yields higher at 4.41%. Industrials drifted lower, BXB off 1.6% with ALL down 1.3% and WOW and COL easing. Tech better with WTC up 3.6% and the All-Tech Index up 1.3%. Resources were generally firm, iron ore stocks gained, RIO bouncing 1.6% on Canadian news. Gold miners were in demand, NEM up 0.9% with GMD rallying 2.5% and EVN up 1.6%. LYC slipped back 3.8% and lithium stocks bounced slightly, PLS up 2.7% and MIN up 2.4%. Oil and gas stocks drifted down, uranium stocks mixed, PDN up 1.3%. In corporate news, SEK pulled out of XF1 bid after vote failed to get up, PDI rallied 13.2% on a strategic placement and PME up again on a $53m order. On the economic front, consumer confidence came in better than expected at a near 3-year high. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

The ASX 200 faded slightly to close up 48 points at 8447, almost at an all-time high as US markets rebounded and CPI came in better than expected opening the door to a February rate cut. Banks led the charge early before fading slightly, the Big Bank Basket closed off at $262.75 (-0.1%). MQG rose 0.7% and insurers did better with QBE up 0.7%. Financial services continue to push ahead GQG up 3.5% and ASX bouncing back 2.9%. REITS better, GMG bouncing a little, SCG up 1.1% on rate hopes. Healthcare too in demand as CSL put on 1.8% with negativity on RFK Jnr helping sentiment. Industrials firmed across the board, WES up 1.2% and BXB up 0.6% with TLS up 0.8% and ORG bouncing back 1.6%. Retail firmed on CPI data. JBH up 1.9% and PMV went ex-bonus shares today and rose 4.7%. Tech in demand on Nasdaq rally, WTC up 2.6% and XRO up 2.5% with the All-Tech Index up 1.4%.  Resources were generally firm, BHP and RIO the exceptions, gold miners doing well as quarterlies continue to drop and show cash piles, lithium bounced a little as PLS rose 3.5% on its quarterly. Despite uranium slipping below $70, stocks rallied hard after the rout yesterday. BOE quarterly helped its Honeymoon period up 5.6% and DYL up 6.9%. Oil and gas modestly higher. Asian markets better with China closed for Lunar New Year. HK up 0.1% and Japan up 0.8%. 10-year yields eased to 4.37%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

ASX 200 up another 30 points to 8409 (0.4%). Plenty of green across the board, even resources improved in places. BHP up 0.5%, RIO up 0.3% and FMG rallying 1.0%. Gold miners eased back, EVN down 1.8% and NST off 0.6%. WGX dropped 4.8% on quarterly feedback. Lithium stocks firmed slightly, IGO confirmed the closure of its TLEA refinery, up 0.8% and LTR rallied 1.5%. Uranium stocks eased back, PDN dropped 2.2% with WDS and STO both easier on lower crude prices. Banks were firm, yet again. The Big Bank Basket rose to $261.25 (+0.4%). Financials were firm, GQG up 1.0% and AMP pushing further ahead up 5.0%. Insurers mixed. REITs firmed, SCG up 0.6% and GPT up 1.4%. Industrials stronger, led by WES up 3.2% on a broker upgrade, ALL bounced back 1.9% and healthcare firmed. PME up 0.7% and COH up 1.1%. Retail firmed with PMV soaring 6.6% and MYR up 2.6%. In corporate news, MND raised guidance, SNL profits rose 32% and KGN dropped 15.2% on issues with Mighty Ape. 4DX had a positive reaction to a deal with Qscan Radiology, and SM1 saw cream rise on very positive H2 guidance. Nothing locally on the economic front, Japan raised rates 25bps as widely expected after Core CPI rose to 3%. Asian market followed US markets higher with Japan up 0.3%, HK up 1.8% and China up 1.0%. 10-year yields steady at 4.47%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

ASX 200 greeted the Trump era with volatility. The ASX 200 finished up 55 points to 8402 (0.7%), having sprinted out of the blocks early on tariff news and then collapsing as Mexico and Canada were threatened with a Feb 1 kick-off. Welcome to the funhouse. Across the board gains ultimately stuck, banks moved higher again on Macquarie upgrades, the Big Bank Basket ran to $257.96 (+1.2%). NAB up 2.1% and insurers moved higher, QBE up 0.9% and AMP up 2.5% with GQG up 3.3%. HUB up 11.0% on a FUA update. REITs flat, GMG down 0.6% and VCX off 0.5%. Industrials firm, but unexciting, JBH bounced 3.3% with WES up 1.6% on Catch news, REA did well up 2.8% and tech was slightly higher. The All-Tech Index was up 0.7%. Resources saw buyers back, iron ore miners up, BHP up 0.9% and RIO pushing 0.4% higher. Gold miners were better, NST on quarterly numbers, EVN up 2.2% and NEM up another 0.7%. Energy stocks mixed, WDS up 0.5% and STO falling 2.2%. YAL had a good quarter. In corporate news, LTR rallied another 11.9% on latest production numbers, CVN fell 22.6% on another delay to El Dorado. Nothing locally on the economic front, it was all about Trump. Asian markets were firm but cautious as no new tariffs were announced. So far. Japan unchanged. HK up 1.1% and CSI 300 up 0.4%. 10-year yields slid to 4.41%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

ASX 200 grinds 37 points higher ahead to 8347 (0.5%) of Trump's inauguration. US markets closed tonight for Martin Luther King Day. Banks solid again with CBA up 0.8% and the Big Bank Basket up to $255.00 (0.7%). Financials were better, MQG up 1.9% and GQG better too. REITS higher, GMG up 0.6% and SCG up 1.4% with industrials also doing ok. WOW, COL and WES all solid, retail rallied, JBH up 3.0% and BAP up 2.3%. PMV eased off slightly with the vote this week, LOV gave back some of Friday's gains. Tech a little muted with the All -Tech Index up 0.9%. Iron ore miners were better as Port Hedland reopened after the cyclone was downgraded, Singapore iron ore futures slightly better. BHP up 0.5% and RIO up 1.1%. Gold miners eased with NST down 2.6% and EVN down 1.1%. Lithium miners continue to find a few friends and short covering, PLS up 2.5% and IGO up 2.6% despite talking impairments at Kwinana. Energy stocks flat, PDN down 3.7% with DYL up 0.8% on a broker upgrade. In corporate news, IFL granted DD to CC, KAR was plugged and abandoned with a Who Dat well. SGR fell 17.9% on uncertainty unless it can find funding. INR jumped 20.6% on a US government loan. FND is up 25.0% on acquisition and update. In economic news, China left rates unchanged as expected. Asian markets better with Japan 1.2%, HK up 2.3% and CSI up 0.9% on hopes for a Trump visit to China. 10-year yields steady at 4.49%.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

 ASX 200 jumped 114 points to 8324 (+1.4%) following the US rally. Jobs numbers stifled gains to some extent coming in at 4% with any RBA cut in February a distant dream. Banks as usual led the charge higher as US banks delivered in spades, CBA up 3.0% and ANZ up 2.7% with the Big Bank Basket up to $256.84 (+2.9%). MQG put in a solid day up 3.2% with insurers and other financials also doing well. GQG finally saw some reasons to be cheerful, up 2.5%. REITs too were in demand led by tech GMG, up 3.2% and SGP leaping 3.7%. Industrials firmed, Tech did well with the All-Tech Index up 1.4% as WTC rallied 2.6% and XRO up 1.5%. TLS fell another 0.5% as the trading bots trumped the customer service bot upgrade. Retail found some friends as MYR and PMV rallied hard on the upcoming vote. In resources, Iron ore went nowhere, RIO production report failed to ignite any animal spirits, gold miners were generally better, GMD up 4.4% on a presentation and lithium stocks finding some support again. PLS up 2.2% and IGO up 0.6%. Energy stocks modestly better. DYL up 3.6% and STO up 1.0%. In corporate news, TAH soared on news of its first chief wagering officer. Whatever that is. NEU rallied hard on a Healthcare conference presentation. On the economic front, economists were once again wrong-footed with soaring PT jobs created and the headline rate modestly higher at 4%. RBA will continue to be sidelined! Asian markets better. Korea keeps rates unchanged. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community. 

The ASX 200 fell 102 points to 8192 (1.2%) as a rethink on banks, and US leads, saw across the board selling. A downgrade to banks clobbered the sector with higher yields probably not helping. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $250.75 with WBC off 2.2% and the insurers seeing sellers despite higher yields. QBE down 2.0% and SUN off 2.2%. Other financials also under pressure, MQG down 2.4% and GQG off 3.8%. IFL better, a rarity, on another competing bid from Bain at 430c. SQ2 and ZIP under pressure with retail also on the nose today thanks to PMV and MYR trading updates. Challenging mentioned four times! WES also fell 2.3% with LOV down another 1.8% on broker downgrades. Tech stocks eased, WTC down 3.6% and XRO off 2.8% with the All-Tech Index down 2.6%. Resources fared better, the ‘Three Amigos' BHP, FMG and RIO barely changed, MIN up 2.0% and gold stocks better as AUD hit highs again. NST up 1.3% and EVN up 1.2%. Energy stocks getting a boost from oil prices. WDS up 2.0% and STO rising 2.2%. In corporate news, quarterlies are kicking off. MYR and PMV fell hard on trading updates, NWL fell % on a Citi downgrade, NWH dropped 9.5% on a CFO change. Nothing on the economic front locally. Chinese trade surplus soared to US$1 trillion on pre-Trump exports. Record exports and weak imports. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

 ASX 200 closes off lows, up 2 points to 8423. Quiet trade with resources recovering somewhat. BHP down only 0.3% with FMG off 1.2%. Lithium stocks remained under pressure with PLS off 4.4% and MIN down 1.6%. Gold miners slightly better, NST up 1.0% and GMD up 1.9%. Energy stocks lower again with WDS down 1.1% and PDN falling 2.0%.  Banks were mixed, CBA rose 1.5% with ANZ down 3.6% as CEO retires and successor named. The Big Bank Basket up to $261.01 (+0.5%). Insurers weaker, QBE off 1.3% and platforms stocks easing back. SQ2 continues to push higher. Industrials mixed, RMD up 2.3% and FPH rising 1.7% with REITs slipping with the exception of GMG recovering 3.4% from the bungled sell-down last week. Tech a little mixed, XRO up 0.4% and the All-Tech Index off 0.1%. In corporate news, PTM fell 14.4% on news RPL had pulled out of discussions. 360 dropped 8.3% as directors sold small parcels. GQG released positive FUM and rose 6.3% despite cancelling buyback for US tax reasons. In economic news, Chinese CPI rose only 0.2% and Japanese GDP was revised down to -0.1%. Asian markets mixed with Japan off 0.2% and HK and China down 0.5%. 10-year yields steady around 4.21%. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.

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The ASX struggled today, slipping after an early rise of 0.4% faded, leaving markets unable to secure a fourth gain in five sessions despite a solid start to the week. Financials provided a bright spot with a modest uptick, while consumer discretionary stocks faced their second consecutive day of losses, offsetting gains earlier this month. Retailer Accent Group plunged nearly 12% due to disappointing margins, and fund manager GQG saw a 15% drop amid controversy surrounding Adani Group. On the global stage, Nvidia's earnings exceeded expectations but revealed slower growth forecasts and supply constraints, leading to a 2.5% dip in after-hours trading. Investors now await key speeches and manufacturing data for further market direction.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we are thrilled to have with us today two fabulous investors in global equities. David Herro is here from Harris Associates. He is a longtime portfolio manager at Oakmark International and Oakmark International Small Cap. Rajiv Jain, to David's left, is here from GQG Partners, which he founded in 2016. Both of these gentlemen have strategies that are rated Gold by Morningstar's Manager Research team. So, we're really excited to have them here and to dig into international investing and the case for international investing.BackgroundDavid Herro BioOakmark International InvestorOakmark International Small Cap InvestorRajiv Jain BioGQG Partners Global Quality EquityGQG Partners Emerging Markets EquityInternational Funds, Interest Rates, and More“Going Where the Value Is Greater: International Equities,” by David Herro, oakmark.com, Jan. 4, 2024.“Bloomberg Interview: Rajiv Jain Spotlights Nvidia, Discusses Elections, India's Potential, and China,” GQG.com, June 11, 2024.“Fund Manager Rajiv Jain Takes $2.8bn Bet on Middle Eastern Stocks,” by Jennifer Hughs and Brooke Masters, ft.com, Jan. 14, 2024.“The Harrowing Story of a Top Manager's Biggest Investing Mistake,” by Gregg Wolper, Morningstar.com, Aug. 30, 2023.“David Herro's 1st-Quarter International Equity Market Commentary: Granolas, Japan, and Crypto—Why We Don't Chase Momentum,” by Sydnee Gatewood, gurufocus.com, April 9, 2024.“Billionaire Fund Manager Griffin Predicts Fed Rate Cuts in 2024,” by Dan Weil, thestreet.com, May 7, 2024.“Jamie Dimon—Head of US' Largest Bank—Warns of 8% Interest Rates Along With Recession,” by Derek Saul, forbes.com, April 8, 2024.

Rajiv Jain is the Founder, CIO, Chairman and Portfolio Manager of GQG, a $120B global equity firm that he launched in 2016. Rajiv shares insights about running a successful business, his investment framework, the importance of adapting and his market outlook.

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Kaylee and grace link up one last time to say goodbye to the show that launched ladies. We'll miss you, GQG! Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices