SMH.com.au·3 min read·medium
ASX edges higher, Apple weighs on Wall Street after price rises
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Derek Rose
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The Australian sharemarket finished slightly higher on Friday, driven by a rebound in gold and commodity prices. However, tech stocks faced downward pressure due to valuation concerns, mirroring a broader trend on Wall Street.
Why it matters
Market fluctuations in the ASX reflect global investor sentiment and the ongoing impact of US interest rate expectations on commodity and tech valuations.
— 11:19am , first published June 26, 2026 — 5:18am
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