AM 21 Oct 26: What’s driving Wall Street’s latest gains?

20 Oct 2026 · 8:48

Episode AM 21 Oct 26: What’s driving Wall Street’s latest gains?

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Wall Street climbed for a second straight session, led by gains in healthcare stocks as falling oil prices and US 10-year Treasury yields helped lift investor confidence. The positive momentum could carry through to the ASX, which is poised for a stronger open after yesterday's decline. Plus, why a wave of mergers and acquisitions is contributing to the shrinking number of companies listed on the ASX.

Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist and James Tao, Equity Market Commentator at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.

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