Pre-Market Report – Friday 3 October: US pushes slightly higher | Gold pauses, oil falls again

Wall Street reached record highs with modest Thursday gains despite the US government shutdown, as Tech helped boost US indices. S&P 500 up 0.1%, Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Dow rose at the open but then began to fall, troughing at about 11:15am, steadily rising from there onwards. Closed in upper mid-range, up 79 points. Mixed sector performance. Materials and Tech the primary drivers with Meta rising 1.4% and Intel gaining 3.8%. Energy and Cyclicals the laggards. The former followed oil downward, as oil hit a four-month low over excess supply concerns, while Tesla weighed on Cyclicals, dropping 5.1% as EV credits expired in the US.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 7 points (-0.08%).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.