ASX 200 rises; Brambles falls; Ramsay Health gains; Star not fit for licence, chair says; Crown keeps Sydney licence
Chair says Star may need further supervision by regulator. Crown Sydney granted full gaming licence. Brambles falls amid ongoing inventory, price strain. Ramsay Health Care lifts on Wesfarmers 'interest'.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, April 23. The ASX 200 index closed 0.5 per cent higher at 7683.50 points, boosted by tech, healthcare and bank gains. Wall Street closed higher.
The Aussie dollar is trading near US64.50c.
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