About this episode

The episode discusses the ASX 200's slight decline and various financial performances amid ongoing ceasefire developments.

The ASX 200 drifted 4 points lower to 8949 as the countdown continues on the ceasefire. Banks eased back, CBA down 0.3% and ANZ off 1.7% with MQG hitting record highs up 0.7% and other financials doing well. The Big Bank Basket fell to $298.32 (-0.3%). ASX up 1.4% and ZIP continuing to push higher up 2.8%. HUB was a casualty falling 8.3% on FUA news. REITs firmed slightly, GMG up 0.7% and VCX rising 1.2%. Tech slightly firmer, WTC up 0.2% and the All-Tech Index up 0.3%. WOW and COL rallied, r...

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Host: Marcus Today

Topics covered

• ASX 200
• financial markets
• bank performance
• investment trends
• ceasefire news

Keywords

• ASX 200
• CBA
• ANZ
• financials
• ceasefire
• investment
• market update

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBA, ANZ, MQG, HUB, GMG, VCX, WTC, WOW, COL

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