Wall Street pulled back from record highs with the S&P 500 facing another heat check as the rally faltered. Albemarle shares rose after a broker upgrade on cash flow prospects, while rare earth stocks surged after China tightened its grip on global supplies. Delta Airlines reported robust demand heading into 2026, and PepsiCo announced a portfolio overhaul under activist pressure. In Europe, Ferrari suffered its worst single-day drop on record, overshadowing the launch of its new EV technology. In commodities, oil eased 1.5% following a Gaza ceasefire, copper climbed to a 16-month high, and gold slipped below $4,000 an ounce. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to end the week on the back foot, with the local dollar weakening against a stronger Greenback.

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.

Wall Street pulled back from record highs with the S&amp;P 500 facing another heat check as the rally faltered. Albemarle shares rose after a broker upgrade on cash flow prospects, while rare earth stocks surged after China tightened its grip on global supplies. Delta Airlines reported robust demand heading into 2026, and PepsiCo announced a portfolio overhaul under activist pressure. In Europe, Ferrari suffered its worst single-day drop on record, overshadowing the launch of its new EV technology. In commodities, oil eased 1.5% following a Gaza ceasefire, copper climbed to a 16-month high, and gold slipped below $4,000 an ounce. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to end the week on the back foot, with the local dollar weakening against a stronger Greenback.
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.

CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes.  Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen.



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.

CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes.  Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen.
 
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.

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