Australia’s sharemarket begins week on a high: S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.48%; check top gainers and losers and which were the best-performing sectors

Australian shares started the week strong on Monday, January 12, 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose, boosted by gains in ...

Australian shares end week on positive note as banking stocks push equities to near 3-month high; check ASX 200 top gainers, losers and top performing sectors

Australian shares concluded the week on a positive note, with the S&P/ASX 200 reaching its highest close since late October 2025. The benchmark index extended its winning streak to five sessions, ...