SET:PTT 28 February 2026 - 1 March 2026

July 1, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT. The ASX 200 barely managed a gain of less than 2.8% for the 2026 financial year, outpaced by major overseas markets. The rise was negative after inflation. US stocks soared, with the S&P 500 up 20.8%, NASDAQ up 28.7%, and Europe's STOXX 600 climbing 19%. Losses for CSL-off 52%-and Cochlear, down almost 60%, weighed on the Australian market. Bank results were mixed; ANZ gained 16% but Commonwealth Bank and NAB lagged. 4D Medical stood out with strong returns while the rest of the market barely moved.