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ASX 200 rallies 29 points to 7490 (0.3%) as a few bargain hunters appear despite NSW hitting high case numbers again. A bit of a mixed session with results and research in focus, NHF fell 11.0% after its CV19 affected results, GEM too in the doghouse on occupancy worries, down 5.7%, ALD bid for ZEL and dropped 4.8% whilst PGL rallied 14.6% on its numbers. Banks were better with the Big Bank Basket at $181.66 with iron ore miners continuing to see sellers, FMG down 4.3% and RIO off 0.5%. Base metal miners fared slightly better, S32 up 2.2% and PLS up 11.4% leading the lithium charge. Industrials were mixed with tech showing gains led by APT up 2.7%.

European Futures opening firmer. Dow futures up 150 points.