EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 12 MIN
End of Day Report – Thursday 23 April: ASX 200 falls another 50 points | Oil, gas, and uranium in the green
from Market Updates · host Marcus Today
The ASX 200 fell 50 pts to 8793 (0.6%) again today, with most sectors heading lower. Banks were weak again as the Big Bank Basket fell to $288.80 (-0.8%). WBC dropped 0.7% and NAB off 0.2%. Financials generally were weak across the spectrum, insurers fell, QBE down 0.8%, MQG falling 0.6% off its recent highs. ZIP managed to hold fast, GQG fell 3.0% as tech continues higher. REITS slid, GMG down 1.1% and CHC off 2.5%. Retail fell too, JBH off 1.2% and KGN falling 2.2%. WES continued lower again. In the healthcare space, CSL steadied but COH ditched again, off 4.6% with RMD finding some buyers. PME also good, up 0.8%. Tech stocks eased again, WTC down 3.1% and REA off 1.4% with the All-Tech Index down 0.3%.Resources tried to hold the line, oil and gas stocks were better, WDS up 3.2% and STO rising 3.7%. Uranium stocks doing ok, BMN screaming ahead, up 11.5% and NXG also doing well. Coal stocks flat.In corporate news, TPW founder stepped back, it fell 8.2% LNW hit with a fresh lawsuit. The mistitled ‘Future Fund’ announced a new CIO. Plenty of quarterlies dropping, SFR production declined with the stock down 3.6% and MGR reported weakening residential demand.Nothing on the economic front locally. 10-year yields back up to 5.0% Asian markets flopped lower, Japan down 0.9%, China off 0.8% and HK down 1.1%. Oil up 1.3% in Asian tradeUS Futures ease, Nasdaq down 128, Dow down 322. Europe is opening down.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.
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The ASX 200 fell 50 pts to 8793 (0.6%) again today, with most sectors heading lower. Banks were weak again as the Big Bank Basket fell to $288.80 (-0.8%). WBC dropped 0.7% and NAB off 0.2%. Financials generally were weak across the spectrum, insurers fell, QBE down 0.8%, MQG falling 0.6% off its recent highs. ZIP managed to hold fast, GQG fell 3.0% as tech continues higher. REITS slid, GMG down 1.1% and CHC off 2.5%. Retail fell too, JBH off 1.2% and KGN falling 2.2%. WES continued lower agai...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 23 April: ASX 200 falls another 50 points | Oil, gas, and uranium in the green
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