End of Day Report – Friday 9 October: ASX 200 jumps 57 pts to end the week up 35 pts - Firmus canned - Golds better - Industrials rally - Tech in focus

The ASX 200 rose 56 points to 8,717 to finish the week on a strong note. Up 34 pts on the week. A solid rebound in most sectors after yesterday's fall. News that the Firmus float had been cancelled may have helped sentiment slightly. The banking sector rose slightly, with **CBA** up 0.8% and **MQG** also having another good day, up 0.6%. The REITs were also doing well today, with **GMG** up 3.2% and **CHC** also having a good day, up 3.3%. Interest-rate-sensitive stocks in the retail space were better, with **JBH** up 2.1% and **WES** up 1.7%, with both **WOW** and **COL** rising too. The tech space was in a much better place today, with **WTC** rising 4.3% and **XRO** rising 3.5%. There were still some casualties, with **WBT** crashing 11.1% and **MP1** also falling hard. The old-school platform stocks in **REA**, **CAR**, and **SEK** are also showing good, solid gains today. In resources, we saw **FMG** ease 2.9%, but the gold miners were better across the board, with **NST** up1.5%, **GMD** up 4.0%, and **VAU** also doing well, up 3.6%. Lithium stocks slipped slightly, with **PLS** down 5.4%, but **LYC** recovered modestly. Oil and gas stocks were mixed, and uranium stocks once again on the nose. Some broker downgrades in the sector not helping **DYL** down 7.1% and **BOE** down 9.9% In corporate news today, the big story was obviously Firmus and the fallout, to some, with **MGH** returning from a trading halt and falling 6.7%. We also saw serious volatility in **EOS** on the back of a big contract win in the Middle East. It finished down 4.3%. Not much other news around on the corporate front. In the economic space, Schroders now says the RBA's rate hiking cycle may finally have reached its peak. 10-year yields ease to 5.34%. US Futures drifting higher.  **Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights** Marcus 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-podcast **Join Marcus Today** Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer **MT20 – 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-podcast **Principles – 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.