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As it happened: ASX hits 7300 as record rally rolls on
The major banks, CSL, Telstra, and Woolworths helped the ASX 200 hit a new record high on Friday, and record a third straight weekly gain.
- by Alex Druce
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As it happened: Record-setting ASX pushes higher, up $35b in two days
The ASX 200 hit new highs on Thursday, closing 0.6 per cent higher at a record 7260.1. Energy, technology, and utility firms were the standouts.
- by Alex Druce
As it happened: ASX shakes COVID blues to close at new record high
Mining and energy stocks helped the S&P/ASX 200 gain 1.1 per cent to close at a new record high of 7217.8.
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
As it happened: Lacklustre ASX declines 0.3% as RBA holds steady
The S&P/ASX 200 declined by 19 points, or 0.3%, to close at 7142.6 points on Tuesday. Only energy and materials finished in green.
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
As it happened: ASX slips 0.3% after hitting all-time highs
The ASX 200 topped 7200 for the first time in its history this morning before closing 17.9 points, or 0.3%, lower at 7161.6 points
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
As it happened: Fresh record high for ASX after broad Friday rally
The ASX200 hit 7.179.5 at 4:15pm.
- by Emma Koehn and Dominic Powell
As it happened: ASX finishes flat as Victoria prepares for lockdown
The ASX 200 ended just 2.4 points higher as Victoria prepares to enter a seven-day COVID lockdown. The iron ore miners and tech stocks were strong.
- by Alex Druce
As it happened: Seesawing ASX ends 0.3% lower as miners drag
The ASX 200 dipped late to end a volatile session down 0.3 per cent. The iron ore miners were big losers, while CSL and Commonwealth Bank also ended in the red.
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
As it happened: ASX gains 1% to close at two-week high
The S&P/ASX200 gained 1%, or 69.3 points, to close at 7115.2 points on Tuesday, the highest close since 10 May.
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
As it happened: ASX ends 0.2% ahead after miners and banks wrestle
The S&P/ASX 200 wavered between gains and declines on Monday, before finishing 0.2 per cent higher. The miners dragged, but banking stocks were strong.
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
As it happened: Tech, health stocks give ASX narrow weekly gain
Health and technology shares helped the ASX 200 finish 0.2 per cent higher on Friday, as the index also recorded a narrow weekly gain.
- by Alex Druce