Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal
Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 21:57 (AEDT) — After-hours Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by a boost in household spending that lifted banks and retailers. Gaming supplier Light & Wonder also jumped following a legal settlement. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,759.4. (The Economic Times) The move came after new data showed consumers continue to spend even as…