S&P/ASX 200 continues to extend gains as Australian shares rally, miners and banks lead momentum; check top gainers-losers and best performing sectors
The Economic Times·2026-02-04 07:31
Australian shares extended gains to Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 70.70 points, or 0.80%, to 8,927.80. The sharemarket continued the momentum as miners rallied on a recovery in gold and copper prices. Banks provided the further boost as they reversed from early losses driven by concerns around a higher interest rate outlook. According to the ASX website, the top-performing stocks on the broader index were YANCOAL AUSTRALIA LIMITED and SILEX SYSTEMS LIMITED, up 9.00% and 6.69%, respectively. “Ove ...