ASX 200 today ends higher as Life360 jumps 27% and gold tops $4,900 ahead of CPI
Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 22:03 AEDT — Market closed. Australia’s stock market edged up on Friday, boosted by a strong rally in tech stocks and gains in materials that outpaced a drop in financials. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.13% higher at 8,860.1. Technology climbed 3.83%, while materials added 1.44%; financials dipped 0.50%. Despite the gains, the benchmark ended the week…