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ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

Australian stocks scraped out a modest weekly gain, but that was overshadowed by a steep Friday slump that erased almost A$50 billion in value and dragged the S&P/ASX 200 down to 8,744.4. The index tumbled 133.7 points, or 1.51%, marking its sharpest one-day loss in seven weeks. Despite the bruising finish, the benchmark still eked out a weekly rise of 14.6 points, or 0.17%.
Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group shares edged down 0.19% Monday, finishing at A$211.77. The stock kicked off the day at A$213, with intraday moves ranging from A$210.35 to A$214.48. A director’s interest notice lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange revealed that newly appointed independent director William Vereker did not hold any Macquarie securities when he joined.
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