Banks, energy stocks drive ASX higher; Tech stocks slump

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 19, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has made a bright start to the week, shrugging off a negative lead from Wall Street, which was hit by another slump in technology stocks.

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