ASX 200 today: Australia shares seen softer after tariff uncertainty jars banks, tech

Australian shares looked likely to start lower Tuesday, as futures on the main index traded near 8,988—roughly 0.4% under Monday’s closing level. These contracts allow investors to take a view on the index ahead of the session’s open.

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WiseTech Global share price sinks 5% as tariff jitters hit ASX tech ahead of results

WiseTech Global share price sinks 5% as tariff jitters hit ASX tech ahead of results

WiseTech Global Ltd slid 5.2% to finish at A$44.63 on Monday, ranking among the bigger losers during a punishing day for Australian tech. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology index sank 4.5%, with the broader ASX 200 off 0.61% at 9,026. According to MarketIndex, investor anxiety over valuations and the risk of AI-driven upheaval fueled the selloff. Megaport plunged 17.5%, Pro Medicus fell 8.9%, and Technology One dropped 5.2%.
Australia stock market jumps as miners rally, tech gets slammed; Xero sinks

Australia stock market jumps as miners rally, tech gets slammed; Xero sinks

Australian shares ended Wednesday on a strong note, propelled by gains in miners and banks despite a sharp drop in tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.8% to 8,927. Materials surged 3.6% and energy rose 3.0%, while information technology plunged 9.4%. Yancoal Australia led the charge, jumping 9%, but Xero tumbled 15.9% and WiseTech Global dropped 10.7%.

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