The ASX 200 gave back 37 points to 8936 (-0.4%) as most sectors slid. Banks were relatively flat with the Big Bank Basket at $282.39 (-0.5%). Other financials lost ground, NWL down 3.2% and HUB continuing to fall off 5.5%. Insurers were under a little pressure, with REITs lower too. GMG slipped 0.4% and ASK fell 6.2% as the bidder pulled out. Industrials slid, WES off 0.8% and TCL down 1.1% as retail weakened, JBH off 1.1% and PMV down 2.3%. WEB fell 5.7% on results, while COL rallied hard, up 8.5% on an earnings beat, with WOW following suit, up 2.5%. REA and CAR slid lower as tech was generally mixed — WTC up 4.5% and XRO again slipping lower, down 1.1%.

In resources, FMG disappointed the market, sliding 3.9% on the lowest dividend in seven years, BHP fell 1.1%, and MIN dropped 5.2% as profit-taking emerged in lithium stocks. Gold miners were mixed, VAU up 5.% and CYL rallying 7.2%. Uranium stocks performed better, with PDN up 6.5% and DYL rising 6.9%. STO also put on 2.1%.

In corporate news, SCG ran 1.5% on solid earnings, VEA fell 1.9% on weak refining margins, and NAN rose 15.1% after a 59% increase in profits. TYR fell 2.5% on NPAT dropping 30%.

In economic news, RBA minutes were released today. The Board acknowledged risks in both directions. Personal insolvencies climbed 7.9% in the June quarter, with 3,179 Australians entering bankruptcy or debt agreements.

Asian markets were mixed — Japan down 1%, HK down 0.3%, and China unchanged.
European markets are opening flat. US Dow futures down 35, Nasdaq down 30.

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