EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 6 MIN
End of Day Report – Thursday 3 September: ASX Bounces 42 Points
from Market Updates · host Marcus Today
The ASX closed up 42 points or 0.46% to 9020, breaking three sessions of losses. 8 of 11 sectors closed higher, 3 lower. Financials led, up 0.86%, with CBA up 0.8%, NAB up 1.8%, ANZ up 1.3% and WBC up 1.5%. Healthcare and REITs both closed up 0.80% as bond yields eased. Energy was the worst sector, down 1.24%, with BPT down 2.8% and STO down 0.4% as WDS traded ex-dividend. Info Tech fell 0.78% on WTC down 2.4% and TNE down 1.9%.Materials rose 0.39% despite BHP trading ex-dividend. The Gold sector closed up 2.92%, led by KCN up 5.4%, RSG up 4.3%, NST and EVN both up 2.6%. BSL rose 3.0%, GMG rose 2.9% and NEM rose 2.7%. Iron ore rose 1.74% to $99.25 a tonne and copper held near $6.60/lb, while WTI crude fell 1.20% to $89.92 a barrel on renewed tension in the Middle East. Lithium gave back its gains from earlier in the week, with LTR down 4.0% and WES backed lithium exposure soft. Uranium gained, with DYL up 8.4%.CTD collapsed 85.6% after it relisted on the ASX. REG fell 27.0% on aged care funding rate changes from October 1, (see ASX today). EGH closed flat after confirming a $123.8m purchase of six aged care communities from INA.Kospi up 0.26% on semiconductor demand, TAIEX down 0.67%, SSE down 0.72%, TOPIX up 0.58%. US futures flat. The AUD closed at 71.66c.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 closed up 42 points or 0.46% to 9020, breaking three sessions of losses. 8 of 11 sectors closed higher, 3 lower. Financials led, up 0.86%, with CBA up 0.8%, NAB up 1.8%, ANZ up 1.3% and WBC up 1.5%. Healthcare and REITs both closed up 0.80% as bond yields eased. Energy was the worst sector, down 1.24%, with BPT down 2.8% and STO down 0.4% as WDS traded ex-dividend. Info Tech fell 0.78% on WTC down 2.4% and TNE down 1.9%. Materials rose 0.39% despite BHP trading ex-dividend. The Gold s...
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