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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.

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  • Norges Bank Offloads 6.1 Million Zee Entertainment Shares in Bulk Sale
    March 20, 2026, 9:58 AM EDT. Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, sold 6.1 million shares of Zee Entertainment, marking a significant bulk deal in the stock market. The transaction reflects the bank's strategic portfolio adjustment amid ongoing market shifts. Zee Entertainment's shares were transferred via this block sale, influencing trading volumes and possibly impacting stock price movement. Market participants are watching closely how this divestment might affect Zee's valuation and future trading dynamics. The sale was reported through transaction documents and confirmed by market data from ICE Data Services and FactSet, providing transparency in compliance with exchange regulations.
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