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On Friday the ASX200 edged 0.2% higher. Healthcare, Consumer Staples and Materials made the most gains, while the Industrials and Information Technology sectors declined the most.
Casino group, Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) rose more than 16% on Friday, off the back of news that US private equity group Blackstone, who currently own 10% of Crown, put forward a merger proposal, bidding $12.50 cash per share. The board are currently considering the offer.
The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients on Friday included the BetaShares Gold ETF (ASX:QAU) and Queensland Pacific Metals (ASX:QPM).
In overseas markets, European markets closed lower as Austria re-enters a national lockdown. US equities also struggled on Friday; however tech share posted a winning week. Global markets were weighed down by heightened inflation and COVID-19 concerns.
Today, following European & US markets, the SPI futures are suggesting the ASX200 will fall 0.6% at the open.
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