Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 August: US markets push higher on Apple deal | SPI down 24

Wall Street recorded a positive session as Apple jumped 5.1% after pledging to invest $100Bn in domestic manufacturing while positive earning beats boosted risk-on sentiment. S&P 500 up 0.73%, Nasdaq up 1.21%. Dow dropped at the open, but recovered within the first hour and remained steady, falling a little just before the close. Closed mid-range, up 81 points. Mixed sector performance. Cyclicals the top performer, Amazon gaining 4.0% and Tesla rising 3.6% boosted the sector. Staples and Tech also saw gains of over 1.0%. Healthcare worst performer. Uncertainty of tariffs continues to weigh heavily on sector, not helped by Trump’s latest threats to hike tariffs on pharmaceuticals to 250% within 18 months. Energy followed oil down, and REITS dipped as yields inched up following a weaker than expected 10Y auction.Resources up. Weakening dollar a boost. Oil fell to 8-week low as Trump’s talks with Putin raised doubts about US sanctions on Russia. Copper, nickel, aluminium and zinc all gained.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 24 points (-0.27%). AMP and LNW results.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.