Stocks Close Higher, Small Caps Lag, Asia Rallies

“Small caps disagreed. The Russell fell point five nine percent. Utilities led the sectors, up two point nine eight. Broadcom jumped four point one six.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Recap
Published 6:10 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ABC Australia: “Watchdog identifies 'psychological harm' at world's largest lithium mine”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:10 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Asia.

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ABC AustraliaWatchdog identifies 'psychological harm' at world's largest lithium mine

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the recap. The S and P 500 closed at seven thousand eight hundred nineteen, up point five eight percent.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Dow gained point four nine. The Nasdaq rose point four five.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Financial Times says the S and P hit a record as AI stocks shrugged off the bond slump.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI am a prophet and I accept your applause.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe ten-year is at five point two six nine percent, Vera.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat is not a slump, that is a smoke alarm, and you are wearing earplugs.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSmall caps disagreed. The Russell fell point five nine percent. Utilities led the sectors, up two point nine eight. Broadcom jumped four point one six.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAmazon rose two point two four percent. Dale, your bunker has no Prime delivery, and that is a tragedy for you.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOverseas, Taiwan jumped two point seven eight percent and Nifty rose one point five eight.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBloomberg says the Australian central bank warns an AI slump could hit households. Delicious.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKospi fell point eight nine percent. Futures are barely higher. Vera, please stop doing the candlestick tattoo flex at the camera. Good night.