Best Marcus A Banks Podcasts (2024)

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End of Day Report – Friday 19 June: Solid rally off Lows. ASX 200 down only 65 points - Resources Underwhelm Again. 12:42

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ASX 200 fell 65 points to 7972 (+0.8%) off its lows in quiet nervous trade. Dow futures slightly higher on the Trump speech. 90 minutes and talking unity. Red across the screens, banks gave back some recent gains, with the Big Bank Basket down to $226.80 (-0.9%). CBA fell 0.8%, and ANZ under pressure on the recent scandal, falling 1.2%, insurers sl…

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 19 July: Dow Drops 500 Plus - SPI down 87 - Risk Off as Volatility Increases. 12:57

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 533.06 points, or 1.29%, closing at 40,665.02. The S&P 500 dropped 0.78% to end at 5,544.59. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.70%, closing at 17,871.22. All but one of the 11 sectors that comprise the S&P 500 traded lower, while nine out of every 10 Dow members also saw losses. Even the small-cap fo…

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Metaphysics On A Boat | Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals (Robert M. Pirsig) BOOK REVIEW 30:02

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Philosophy that is actually fun to read & contemplate! 'Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals' by Robert M. Pirsig is a sequel to his very popular 'Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance'. We follow Phaedrus this time sailing to New York and Florida. He meets an interesting lady called Lila who joins him on his adventure but causes him trouble. He's an int…

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End of Day Report – Thursday 18 July: Jobs Data Puts Rate Rises Back on the Cards. ASX 200 drops Only 21 points. 12:46

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ASX 200 slips 21 points to 8037 (-0.3%) after the jobs number put rate rises (yes, rises) back on the table. Relatively calm markets as US futures rose and chip stocks soured again in Asia. Banks eased back, CBA down 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket slipping to $228.89 (-0.4%). Other financials eased QBE down 0.4% and CGF off 1.6%. REITS sagged, SGP do…

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Public M&A EP25: Impact of new UK Listing Rules on public M&A 14:22

24h ago14:22

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In the latest episode of our public M&A podcast series, we look at the new UK Listing Rules that come into force on 29 July 2024 and what impact they will have on public M&A in the UK. In particular we discuss: what the new listing regime looks like and the reasons behind the changes what listed companies have to do when executing a significant tra…

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Employment Espresso Pods: Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment (Part 1: UK / Australia) 36:08

16h ago36:08

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The Worker Protection Act 2023 will come into force on 25 October of this year, imposing a new positive duty on UK employers to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment. In the first instalment of this podcast, we will be discussing the impact of the Act within workplaces within the UK, and…

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Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP19: Workplace delegates’ rights – what employers need to know 38:11

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In this episode of Inside IR, Rohan Doyle is joined by Mitchell Brennan to discuss the new rights and obligations of workplace delegates. In this not-to-be missed episode, Mitchell and Rohan: dissect the new general protections provisions relating to workplace delegates, which commenced in December 2023; explore the content and impact of the new mo…

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 July: US Markets 'ChipWrecked' - Nasdaq Falls 2.8% SPI Down 43 - DMP Downgrades 11:41

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 end sharply lower, hit by chips, megacaps; Dow extends rally. Trade fears hamper tech stocks, dollar falls amid rate cut talk. ASX to fall, Nasdaq tumbles as semiconductor stocks plunge SPI down 43 points Chip stocks shed over $500 billion in value on China trade fears. Europe's STOXX 600 falls for third straight session as tech dra…

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 July: ASX 200 up another 58 points - Off Highs - BHP down on Quarterly 12:46

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ASX 200 cruised to another 59-point gain up around 0.7% as once again, banks and industrials took their cue from US records. Slight sell-off on the close. CBA pushed up another 0.8%, with NAB up 1.0% and the Big Bank Basket hitting new record highs of $229.72 (+0.9%). MQG had a better day with the US Investment Houses showing the way and rose 2.5%,…

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 July: SPI up 55 - US Markets Surge - Small Caps up 12% Now in 12 Days - Gold Hits Records 10:21

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US equities rose overnight supported by stronger-than-expected retail sales data which reinforced the view the Fed is approaching its easing cycle. The Dow Jones hit an all-time closing high for a second consecutive session, rising 743 points (+1.85%) its strongest performance since June 2023. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to 5,667, its 38th record high t…

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 July: ASX 200 falls 18 to 8000. RIO Drops on Production Report - DRO Drops on Media Article - Banks Steady- 13:16

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ASX 200 slipped 18 points to 7999 (+0.2%) as consolidation around 8000 the go. A big divergence again in banks and resources. RIO production numbers failed to launch, and the stock dropped 2.4%, with BHP under pressure too, down 1.4%. FMG showed a small rise. Lithium stocks remain depressed, and base metal stocks also eased, IGO down 0.7% and S32 o…

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 July: Trump Trade Back On - Dow Hits Record - SPI down 4 - RIO Production Numbers 12:14

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Dow jumped 210.82 points, or 0.53%, to 40,211.72. The S&P 500 added 0.28% to 5,631.22. Both touched new intraday highs in the session, while the former also saw a record close. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% to 18,472.57. ASX SPI Down 4 points. Gold at near two-month peak as Fed rate-cut hopes lend support. Oil prices ease on demand concerns in Chi…

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End of Day Report – Monday 15 July: ASX hits 8000 in Broad Based Rally. Banks Continue to Lead Charge 10:52

2d ago10:52

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The ASX 200 pushed another 58 points higher to 8018 (0.7%) in a broad-based rally. Well off the intraday high though on some cooling as we await reactions to Trump and US reports this week. Banks were firm but off highs, CBA up 0.8% and NAB up 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket up to $227.88(0.8%). Other financials doing well too, ASX up another 1.2% wi…

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Investigate 360: EP8 – Failure to prevent bribery reaches Australia: prepare now with UK insights 36:52

12h ago36:52

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This special collaboration between the HSF Sydney and London offices explores the experiences of those who have been dealing for the last 13 years with the failure to prevent bribery offence under section 7 of the UK Bribery Act 2010. Join Kate Meakin (Partner, HSF London), Christine Wong (Partner, HSF Sydney) and Dan Hyde (Senior Associate, Sydney…

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FSR GPS (Australia): EP13 – The evolution of individual accountability regimes 11:46

9h ago11:46

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Join Partner Ruth Overington and Senior Associate James Samartzis as they discuss the evolution of individual accountability regimes around the globe and how Australia stacks up against its peers.By Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 15 July: ASX 200 eyes 8000 with SPI up 51 - US Markets Rally Again 10:59

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Wall Street ended the week on a positive note, with gains across all major indices. Fresh economic data reinforced bets that the Fed will cut rates in September, and banks kicked off the start of the US reporting season. The Dow traded higher all session, topping 40,000, narrowly missing a fresh all-time high, up 247 points (+0.62%). Dow up 503 poi…

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End of Day Report – Friday 12 June: ASX 200 hits Record. CBA bigger than BHP. 11:04

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ASX 200 hits record high, up 70 points to 7959 (0.9%) as banks once again show a clean pair of heels. CBA pushed to a record, up 1.3% and a higher valuation than BHP!. The Big Bank Basket up to $226.11 (+1.4%). MQG remained stagnant, and insurers slipped back as bond yields fell after US CPI numbers. Other financials did well, ASX up another 1.6% w…

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Pre- Market Report - SPI up 45 - US CPI better than expected - Tesla tumbles on Taxi Delay - Gold bursts Higher on Lower USD. 8:04

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SPI up 45 points. Dow +0.08% S&P -0.9% Nasdaq -2% Russell 2000 up 3.6%. Just the second day since 1979 when the Russell 2000 rose more than 3% while the S&P 500 declined. CPI better than expected Sept Rate Cut looks locked in now. USD Index falls 0.55% Gold runs 1.8% higher. Iron ore bounces of $105. LME commodities in holiday lull.…

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A Violent Socialist Dystopia | The Iron Heel (Jack London) BOOK REVIEW 23:57

2d ago23:57

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Future predictions that have NOT come true ..... kind of. 'The Iron Heel' by Jack London is a dystopian novel with a heavy political undertone (maybe even overtone) that wrongly might be called science fiction. Starts in 1900 America and told from the point of view of Avis who is seduced from her privileged upper class world by Ernest Everhard and …

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End of Day Report- ASX 200 up 73 points. US CPI Tonight. Uranium Stocks Shine. 12:21

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ASX 200 rallied towards all-time highs, up 73 points to 7890 (0.9%) as rate cuts seem to be back on the agenda. US CPI tonight and some caution creeping in. As usual, the banks led the charge higher with CBA hitting a new high, the Big Bank Basket hitting $223.09 (). Insurers continue to push higher with QBE up 1.1% and SUN up 1.4%. MQG lagging a l…

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Public Law Podcast EP16: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence 24:09

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In this edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by Jamie Susskind of 11 KBW, a leading authority in the law and regulation of digital technology. We delve into the regulation of AI, exploring the balance between safety and commercial practicality, and the role of the state and public bodies in our society. We also shed …

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On The Horizon EP11: The new UK Listing Rules 16:48

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A special episode on the new UK Listing Rules published by the FCA. Speakers: Mike Flockhart, Managing Partner, Corporate, Sarah Hawes, Head of Corporate Knowledge and Michael Jacobs, PartnerBy Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 July: ASX to rally on the opening bell. SPI Futures up 73 points (+1.09%) 6:52

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Wall Street finished higher overnight, ending near session highs fuelled by gains in heavyweight tech stocks Nvidia leads Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record high closes. Stocks rise with Treasury yields on pause, Powell boosts rate cut hopes. ASX to rally, S&P 500 closes above 5600 points – AFR. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert mark…

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 10 July: Big Bank Basket flat, Big Resource Basket tumbled 1.1%. 7:46

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The ASX 200 has finished the day down 13 points (-0.16%) to 7817 in mixed trade which saw a recovery from opening lows. Telecom was the best performer for a second day in a row thanks to TLS rising another 2.4% on positive broker commentary. Industrials rose as a drop in bond yields took TCL 1.1% higher. JHX lost 2% after a broker pushed out the US…

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10 July: ASX to fall. SPI Futures sharply lower, down 41 points (-0.52%). 8:16

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US equities ended mixed overnight. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ record their fifth and sixth straight record close, up 0.07% and 0.14%. Gains marked the S&P 500’s longest winning streak since January, buoyed by Nvidia +2.5% and Powell’s commentary to Congress. The Dow lost 53 points (-0.13%), paring earlier gains. Up 147 points at best. Down 198 points a…

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 9 July: ASX200 Up 67 points in a Broad Market Rally 5:27

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The ASX 200 has finished the day up 67 points (+0.86%) to 7830 in a broad rally covering all sectors. Telecom finished on top thanks to Telstra’s 2.2% rise. Phone plan price increases announced from August. REA, CAR, and TPG joining in. Up 2.2%, 0.7% and 1.1%, respectively. Financials were next best as the CBA hit a record high, up 1.8%. WBC, NAB a…

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 July: The S&P 500 hits its 35th record high this year, up 0.10%. 7:45

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ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 17 points (+0.22%). The S&P 500 hits its 35th record high this year, up 0.10%. The NASDAQ notched its fifth consecutive record high close, up 0.28%, buoyed by chip stocks. Blue chip Dow Jones edged lower, down 31 points (-0.08%). Up 279 points at best. Down 97 points at worst. Nvidia gained 1.9% after UBS raised its targ…

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Banking Litigation Podcast EP46: Monthly update May/June 2024 24:52

5d ago24:52

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In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Charlotte Benton. You can find links to our blogs on the …

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End of Day Report – Monday 8 July: The ASX200 has started the week on a negative note. 10:32

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The ASX200 has started the week on a negative note. Finishing down 59 points (-0.76%) to 7763 as the Materials and Energy sell-off continued into the close. The big miners were the biggest drag on the index as iron ore dropped 1.2%. High Chinese inventories to blame. BHP, RIO and FMG all down between 2.1% and 2.6%. Most other mining commodity stock…

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Cross Examining Cyber EP7: Cross Examining Dr Marcus Thompson 41:36

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In this episode we talk with the Dr Marcus Thompson. Marcus was a Major General in the Australian Army, and the inaugural head of information warfare with the ADF. Since retiring from the armed forces, Marcus has been incredibly active in the cyber space. He’s probably one of the more well known public commentators, he advises numerous companies in…

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 July: 10:42

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Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.By Marcus Today

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End of Day Report – Friday 5 July: ASX holds onto yesterday's gains. Down 10 points. 6:26

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The ASX 200 has finished the day down 10 points (-0.12%) to 7822, holding onto most of yesterday’s gains. Healthcare was the best performing sector as CSL, COH and RMD all saw modest gains between 0.3% and 1%. Macquarie said CSL will benefit from a US$105m currency tailwind in FY26. PME managed a late bounce of 1.1% a day after its 5.1% fall. Telec…

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The Network Is Supreme | New Rules For The New Economy (Kevin Kelly) BOOK REVIEW 16:23

9d ago16:23

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Future predictions that have come true ..... kind of. 'New Rules For The New Economy' by Kevin Kelly are 10 rules that he predicted would change the world just as the internet was coming of age. Most of these are related to networks, increasing adoption of technology and the ability for information to spread cheaply. He makes a lot of generalities …

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End of Day Report – Thursday 4 July: Resources Lead the ASX Higher 6:10

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The ASX 200 has finished the day up 92 points (1.2%) to 7832 as resources kicked back to life. After weeks of selling pressure iron ore giants, copper, lithium and gold saw risk-off buying. Iron ore shot to a one-month high taking BHP and RIO up 2.6%. FMG up 3.2%. Lithium stocks bounced of lows. PLS up 2.1%. LRS and LTR left behind. Positive news f…

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The Third Wheel (ESG Australia) EP44: ESG without borders: International reporting perspectives 41:47

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Isabella Kelly is joined by Gareth Sykes, Heike Schmitz and Carolyn Pugsley for a tour of some of the key ESG reporting requirements internationally and the work that is being done to understand how they map against each other. They discuss challenges around the regimes’ differences in materiality thresholds, subject matter coverage and approaches …

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4 July: ASX to jump. SPI Futures up 73 points (+0.94%). 8:05

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US equities closed broadly higher in a shortened trading session ahead of the US holiday. Weak economic data reinforced bets that the Fed will start cutting rates this year sending bond yields lower and stocks higher. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted record-high closes for a second consecutive session, up 0.51% and 0.88%, respectively. The Dow Jones e…

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 July: Quiet Day - Good for Resources, Not So Good for Banks. 6:30

11d ago6:30

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Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.By Marcus Today

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3 July: Another good night on Wall Street. 8:00

11d ago8:00

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Another good night on Wall Street. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed at record highs. S&P 500 closed above 5,500, up 0.62%, marking its 32nd record this year. The NASDAQ rose 0.84%, supported by gains in Tesla +10.2% after reporting a smaller-than-expected 5% drop in vehicle deliveries in Q2. Blue-chip Dow rose 162 points (+0.41%) in thin volume t…

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 July: RBA minutes point to potential August rate hike. 6:10

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The ASX 200 has finished down 33 points (-0.42%) to 7718, RBA meeting minutes passing quietly through the market while revealing a possible August rate hike. Energy was the only sector with significant gains as oil and coal stocks tracked their respective commodities higher. WDS up 3.1%, gaining strength throughout the session. KAR missing out, sol…

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Himalayan Bites: EP30 - Takeovers panel developments 7:24

12d ago7:24

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It's been a busy year so far at the Takeovers Panel. Tony Damien and Andrew Rich look at some of the major developments.By Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2 July: ASX to slip. SPI Futures down 24 points (-0.31%). 11:51

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Wall Street kicked off the second half of the year on a positive note, with equities mostly higher in light pre-holiday trading. The Dow gained 51 points (+0.13%). Up 320 points at best. Down 81 points at worst. Big Tech drove the bulk of the gains in the S&P 500 +0.27% and the NASDAQ +0.83%, with megacaps Tesla and Apple leading the way up 6.1% an…

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End of Day Report – Monday 1 July: Floppy Day - Resources Surprising!? 7:24

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Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.By Marcus Today

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On The Horizon EP10: June 2024 26:01

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A summary of the most material developments expected in the next 6-12 months which will be of relevance to UK listed companies. Speakers: Julie Farley, Professional Support Lawyer, Sarah Hawes, Head of Corporate Knowledge, Isobel Hoyle, Professional Support Lawyer and Erica MacDonald, Professional Support Lawyer…

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 July: Financial Year Is Over 10:51

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Wall St finished the week lower on Friday night as the presidential debate prompted new political uncertainty, outweighing easing inflation data. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% after touching a fresh intraday record high of 5.5k. The Dow Jones eased 45 points. The NASDAQ lost 0.71%, while the Russell 2000 found buyers, up 0.46%. For the quarter the NASDAQ …

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End of Day Report – Friday 28 June: The ASX200 closes up 8 points as midday tax loss selling creeps in 6:10

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The ASX200 has finished the day and financial year up 8 points (+0.1%) to 7768. Losing a 60-point gain from midday as tax loss selling crept in. US presidential debate not impacting our market. Technology was the best performing sector for the third day in a row. Following a small NASDAQ lead compared to a flat overnight performance from the S&P 50…

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Commercial litigation EP25: Special Edition on the Hague Judgments Convention 2019 18:43

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In this special edition of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we discuss the Hague Judgments Convention 2019, which the UK has now ratified, and consider its implications for the UK as a jurisdiction of choice for international dispute resolution. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our l…

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 June: Last Trading Day of Financial Year 8:03

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ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 26 points (+0.34%). Wall Street edged higher overnight following a choppy trading session amid mixed economic data ahead of tomorrow's PCE reading. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended flat, both up 0.09%, while the NASDAQ managed to eke out a small gain of 0.30%. Big night on the economic front, data showed US manufactured g…

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Let Software Run Free | The Cathedral & The Bazaar (Eric S. Raymond) BOOK REVIEW 27:56

20d ago27:56

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What is Open Source and why is it changing the world? 'The Cathedral & The Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond is a collection of essays describing the ethics, philosophy, history and implementation of the Open Source movement. As computer hardware became available to larger groups many wanted to play & tinker with their devices. Closed Source software (own…

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Episode #48 - Incorporating DE&I into Internal Marketing (with Marcus Collins) 34:34

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Diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) is both a business imperative and a core component of a thriving organizational culture. Embedding DE&I in the company culture realizes massive business benefits for those companies that have it as a genuine organizational belief. Professor and best-selling author, Marcus Collins, offers valuable insights for le…

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End of Day Report – Thursday 27 June: The ASX 200 has finished the day down 23 points (-0.3%) 6:22

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The ASX 200 has finished the day down 23 points (-0.3%) to 7760, staging an impressive 106-point turnaround. The recent CPI induced spike in bond yields triggered an excuse for a morning sell-off. Tech was the best performing sector, supported by a solid lead from the NASDAQ. WTC rallied 4.1% from a morning low (94.41) to finish up 2.5%. RMD up 4.1…

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