End of Day Report – Thursday 24 October - The ASX Drops 10 Points Struggling off a Weak US Lead

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session down 10 points to 8206 (-0.1%) again rallying off early lows as banks were back in fashion. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $246.15 (+1.0%). Financials firmed, QBE bounced back up 0.6% and GMG up 0.3% although REITs flat generally. Healthcare was mixed as CSL bounced a little. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.