End of Day Report – Thursday 13 March: ASX 200 falls 37 | Gold and copper doing well

 The ASX 200 turned turtle after a promising start and closed down 37 points at 7749. (0.5%). Market heavyweights led us lower with the banks under pressure again, the Big Bank Basket fell to $235.18. WBC off 1.5% and CBA down 0.6%. MQG dropped another 1.2% and insurers slid, SUN off 1.4%. REITS firmed, GMG finding bottom feeders up 1% and SCG rising 0.3%. Healthcare mixed, RMD continuing to fall, down 1.6% and FPH off 1.5%. Industrials fell too, WES off 0.8% and ALL down 0.7% with retail under some pressure, JBH falling 1.4%. Electricity prices are set to rise around 9% on the east coast. PMV off 2.4% and APE falling 2.5%. In resources, Macquarie downgraded coal and coal stocks, WHC down 5.8% and YAL ex div off 12.6%. Iron ore stocks slid too, BHP off 1.8% and FMG down 0.5%. Gold miners doing well today, NEM up 0.9% and NST up 2.5%. Lithium stocks also finding some friends, PLS up 1.8% and MIN moving 3% higher. Oil and gas stocks slightly firmer, uranium stocks also in the green, PDN up 1.8% and BOE up 1.8%. In corporate news, SLH fell 22,2% as the ACCC said they had some concerns on the DP World takeover. NEC appointed Matt Stanton as chief executive.  Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets mixed Japan up 0.3%, HK down 0.7% and China falls 0.4%.10-year yields ease to 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.