End of Day Report – Thursday 26 February: ASX 200 up 47 points, new record | Tech jumps

Another day, another record high as the ASX 200 rose 47 points to 9174 (0.5%). Banks missed the memo today, the Big Bank Basket fell to $309.01 (-0.5%) with ANZ a winner. MQG too rallied a little, up 1.2% and other financials also rallied, AMP up 3.9% and ZIP rallying another 5.4%. GQG also had a better day up 2.3% with PPT up 8.3% on results. Insurers flat. REITs better, GMG up 1.2% and SCG rising 1.9%. Industrials were better with the healthcare sector rising, CSL up 0.6% and COH rising 0.9%. Tech stocks were back in vogue, WTC jumped another 2.6% with XRO up 8.6% and the All-Tech Index flying 3.8% higher. REA and CAR also caught the optimism. WOW and COL pushed ahead, Agri stocks were also firm following RIC results. ELD up 2.8% and A2M up 1.4%.In resources, BHP hitting fresh records, up 2.2% with RIO playing catch up rallying 3.7%. FMG fell slightly. Gold miners took a breather with lithium stocks roaring on moves from Zimbabwe to limit exports of critical metals. PLS rallied another 8.3% to record highs, MIN up 4.0% and LTR dropping 8.6% on a large block trade indigestion. BSL dropped 2.3% as the board rejected the SGH bid. Energy stocks eased, WDS down 1.1% and PDN fell 4.2% with DYL off 4.4%.In corporate news, QAN fell on a weaker outlook, LYC rose 1.2% on better than expected results, NEU jumped 5.7% on DAYBUE sales numbers, WOR stumbled 10.2% on worse than expected results. DRO rallied 8.9% on some new orders out of Europe and SUL jumped 8.4% on better numbers. CTT went flat on results falling 25.6%.On the economic front, Private new capital expenditure (capex) rose 0.4% in the December quarter.  Asian markets came back online with Japan up 0.9%. China down 0.2% and HK down 0.4%.10-year yields steady at 4.70%US Futures slightly weaker despite Nvidia results beating forecasts. DJ down 0.2% Nasdaq down 0.3%.—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.