The ASX200 saw a flat trading day after Monday’s sharp 1% drop, which ended a seven-day winning streak—the longest of the year. While sectors were mixed, healthcare and financials dragged, with Westpac and CBA under pressure following weaker results. In contrast, consumer discretionary led gains, and gold miners stood out as gold prices rebounded. At Macquarie’s annual conference—also dubbed "confession season"—companies like Sigma, WiseTech, and HMC Capital disappointed investors, while ComputerShare, Tabcorp, and NextDC impressed with strong updates and guidance. 

 

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