ASX edges higher as big banks rise; NextDC tanks after profit warning

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 21, 2026

The Australian sharemarket wavered in early trade, with gains by the Big Four banks and consumer stocks wiped out by a plunge in tech, where NextDC lost more than 40 per cent after a profit warning.

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