ASX 200 ends up; RBA boss says Aussies unhappy; First strike for Link but not Healius
Rate hikes creating public, political 'noise': RBA's Bullock tells HK conference. Spending pause in October before Black Friday sales. Healius gets dressing down at AGM. Collins Foods, Plenti among big gainers.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, November 28. The ASX 200 index closes 0.4 per cent higher at 7015.20 points but gives back more than half of its early gains. Wall St closed lower.
The Aussie dollar is near US66.23c.
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ASX sets record close despite pullback; HMC confirms Healthscope talks
David Di Pilla-led HMC eyes Brookfield-owned hospitals operator. Cochlear falls on trimmed guidance. Dividend disappointment weighs on AMP. GFG Alliance puts NSW coal mine on the block in debt plan. Mirvac soars on return to profit.
ASX steady as miners gain; CBA rises, IAG down
Sigma gains as $300m worth of shares change hands. Alliance Aviation's labour costs growing after first industrial action in two decades. IAG top loser as investors miss buyback. Temple & Webster top gainer. 'Cleaner result' sees ASX Ltd soar.