SMH.com.au·3 min read·medium
ASX slides lower, Northern Star jumps after naming new CEO
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Derek Rose
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The Australian sharemarket finished nearly flat on Thursday as gains in the banking and healthcare sectors offset losses elsewhere. Despite an initial drop, the ASX200 recovered as investors reacted to the start of the new financial year.
Why it matters
Market performance in Australia serves as a key indicator for regional economic health and investor sentiment at the start of the fiscal year.
— 6:10pm , first published July 2, 2026 — 5:23am
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