Wall Street’s sell-off deepened overnight, led by software and cloud stocks. In corporate news, Walmart joined the US$1 trillion club, becoming the first retailer to reach the milestone. In Europe, shares climbed to fresh record highs, supported by strength in mining stocks. Commodities were volatile, with oil prices rising after the US shot down an Iranian drone, while gold jumped its most since 2008 as buyers returned to the market. Back home, Australian shares are expected to fall following the RBA’s rate hike, while the Aussie dollar surged initially before easing back.

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Wall Street&rsquo;s sell-off deepened overnight, led by software and cloud stocks. In corporate news, Walmart joined the US$1 trillion club, becoming the first retailer to reach the milestone. In Europe, shares climbed to fresh record highs, supported by strength in mining stocks. Commodities were volatile, with oil prices rising after the US shot down an Iranian drone, while gold jumped its most since 2008 as buyers returned to the market. Back home, Australian shares are expected to fall following the RBA&rsquo;s rate hike, while the Aussie dollar surged initially before easing back.
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Morning Report 04 Feb 26: Stocks fall from near record levels

Wall Street slid overnight as renewed AI concerns weighed on tech stocks, dragging the Nasdaq down 2%. AMD led the sell-off, posting its steepest decline since 2018 after a disappointing outlook. In Europe, shares closed at record highs, bucking the global tech weakness. In commodities, oil prices jumped 3% on concerns around US-Iran talks, while copper fell as a stronger US dollar and inventory outlook pressured prices. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower, tracking the continued tech rout.

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Wall Street slid overnight as renewed AI concerns weighed on tech stocks, dragging the Nasdaq down 2%. AMD led the sell-off, posting its steepest decline since 2018 after a disappointing outlook. In Europe, shares closed at record highs, bucking the global tech weakness. In commodities, oil prices jumped 3% on concerns around US-Iran talks, while copper fell as a stronger US dollar and inventory outlook pressured prices. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower, tracking the continued tech rout.
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Morning Report 05 Feb 26: Nasdaq tumbles as tech rout deepens

The Aussie market pushed higher for a second session, showing remarkable resilience by bucking a negative lead from Wall Street. While US indices retreated, the ASX 200 climbed as the Materials and Energy sectors did the heavy lifting. Gold miners were the standout performers after bullion prices surged, and BHP hit a fresh all-time high. However, it was a "sea of red" for the Tech sector, which slumped to its lowest level in two years. Software giant Xero plummeted to a multi-year low as fears intensified over AI disrupting traditional software models, and elsewhere Synlait Milk also crashed following a massive profit warning.

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The Aussie market pushed higher for a second session, showing remarkable resilience by bucking a negative lead from Wall Street. While US indices retreated, the ASX 200 climbed as the Materials and Energy sectors did the heavy lifting. Gold miners were the standout performers after bullion prices surged, and BHP hit a fresh all-time high. However, it was a "sea of red" for the Tech sector, which slumped to its lowest level in two years. Software giant Xero plummeted to a multi-year low as fears intensified over AI disrupting traditional software models, and elsewhere&nbsp;Synlait Milk also crashed following a massive profit warning.
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Market Close 04 Feb 26: Miners surge as tech stocks tank

Aussie stocks staged a robust recovery today, reclaiming most of Monday’s losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down its first rate hike in over two years. The board unanimously lifted the cash rate to 3.85%, citing a material pick-up in inflation. Governor Michele Bullock maintained a cautious tone, refusing to rule further moves in or out while monitoring a tight labor market. The Materials sector spearheaded the rebound as gold and silver stabilised. Newmont surged after yesterday's heavy sell-off, while CBA rose despite flagging a multi-million dollar customer provision. Attention overnight turns to US earnings from Amazon and Alphabet.

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Aussie stocks staged a robust recovery today, reclaiming most of Monday&rsquo;s losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down its first rate hike in over two years. The board unanimously lifted the cash rate to 3.85%, citing a material pick-up in inflation. Governor Michele Bullock maintained a cautious tone, refusing to rule further moves in or out while monitoring a tight labor market. The Materials sector spearheaded the rebound as gold and silver stabilised. Newmont surged after yesterday's heavy sell-off, while CBA rose despite flagging a multi-million dollar customer provision. Attention overnight turns to US earnings from Amazon and Alphabet.
The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

Morning Report 04 Feb 26: Stocks fall from near record levels

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