Australian sharemarket rallies, led by miners and healthcare stocks, with S&P/ASX 200 Index up 1.4% to 7676.4.

The Australian sharemarket rallied on Monday, with miners and healthcare stocks leading the gains, as the S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 1.4% to 7676.4. All sectors except energy traded in the green, while the Australian dollar increased 0.3% to 64.39 US cents. The gains came despite US stocks closing lower last week. Miners and healthcare companies drove the ASX's positive performance, with South32, IGO, and CSL among the biggest advancers.

April 22, 2024
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