ASX up 1.7 per cent, all sectors higher
ASX's fast start slowed by offshore mood AAP 8/03/2021 Steven Deare © Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS The ASX closed higher but well down on earlier highs in the session. After surging early, Australia's share market closed with modest gains as changing investor sentiment overseas took a toll on local equities. The S&P/ASX200 benchmark index closed higher 28.8 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 6739.6 on Monday. The All Ordinaries closed higher by 28.6 points, or 0.41 per cent, at 6971.6. Materials was the top sector, up 1.65 per cent. Consumer staples, energy and financials closed hal...