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Episode Synopsis
Cracking day with the ASX 200 up 107 points to 8770 (1.2%) as banks, tech and resources fired simultaneously. US markets were the catalyst, but local enthusiasm was the fuel. The banks roared ahead with CBA up 1.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $280.63 (+1.0%). Financials generally firm, QBE up 2.4% and MPL rising 1.6% with XYZ up 3.0%. REITs too firm, GMG up 1.5% and SCG rising 0.8%, rate cut hopes helping the whole sector. Industrials also finding buyers, retail firmed, JBH up 1.8% and WES up 2.8% with SGH up 1.3% and FLT bouncing 1.5%. Tech stocks better too, WTC up 0.8% and XRO rallying 0.7%. Utilities were also form, ORG up 1.4%. In resource land, gold miners popped some corks, NST up 1.0% and NEM rising 4.1%. Rare earth stocks got a boost from media reports that a floor price would be put in place for product, LYC up 5.2% and ILU charging 8.7% ahead. MIN had a good day too. The iron ore sector was modestly higher, FMG up 0.5%. Oil and gas saw some buyers, BPT up 3.0% and WDS up 1.4% with uranium stocks slightly firmer. In corporate news, EOS went crazy on a big EU laser order, up 43.4% CCP defied the gloom and knocked the lights out, up 16.2% and ASB got a government tick pushing 7.9% higher. TPG announced that shareholders will be given cash back following the recent sale of its fibre business. TLX smashed 8.5% on higher operating costs.On the economic front, ANZ– Roy Morgan consumer numbers were very positive. Asian markets firmed, 10-year yields fell to 4.22%. US futures slightly firmer.This is our daily podcast, exclusively for Marcus Today members - covering everything you need to know about our Strategy Portfolio and the stock market each day. 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. Subscribe to Marcus Today and stay ahead with expert research and analysis.
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