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The market's day began with optimism; early trading saw a half-percent uptick, driven by Wall Street's rally to new record highs overnight. However, this positive momentum was short-lived. Investors appears to be profit-taking, leading to a broader decline across key sectors such as energy, industrials, and retail.
Notable Sector Performances: Gains and Losses
Despite the overall downturn, certain sectors bucked the trend and managed to close higher or stabilize:
- Healthcare Sector: The healthcare industry received a boost, led by CSL, Australia's largest healthcare business, which soared by 3.4%. Other healthcare and mining stocks also jumped, providing some relief to the market.