The Australian stock market managed a modest rebound, with the ASX 200 rising slightly after a significant drop yesterday. U.S. job market data remains pivotal, influencing global markets amid recession fears. Data center stocks surged following a landmark acquisition deal for Air Trunk, highlighting growing demand for data storage amid AI advancements. Meanwhile, energy stocks took a hit due to ex-dividend trading and declining oil prices, while financials and miners saw mixed performances.

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