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S&P/ASX 200 off highs, but closes up, travel stocks gain
ASX 200 gains, with travel stocks higher. Seven swipe at Boral, Westpac alleges 'significant' potential fraud.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Friday, July 2. The ASX 200 gained for the day, with travel stocks higher after Covid updates. Oil price rises. Seven in swipe at Boral, Westpac alleges 'significant' potential fraud.
The S&P 500 added 0.5 per cent to close at a new record high, while the Dow rose 0.4 per cent and the Nasdaq edged up 0.1 per cent. European stocks closed higher on upbeat data, and oil prices rose. To keep up with the latest news on Covid lockdowns, go to our live coronavirus blog.
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