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The ASX 200 is up 13 points (+0.2%) at 7470 points. Sectors are mixed with Mining and REITs, leading the way up 1.3% & 1.2%. Resources are up, Gold +0.5%, Materials +1.2%, and Resources +1.1%. Financials worst performing sector ASX 200 Banks, Financials and Financials Ex REITs all down 1%, 0.6%, and 0.6%.  Defensive sectors are down, with Healthcare and Staples down 0.8% and 0.5%.  Banks are down CBA -0.9%, NAB -0.8%, ANZ -1.2% and WBC -1.3% Big Bank Basket isdown -0.7% at $186.34. Myer Holdings (MYR) – up 5.9% following reports of sales growth figures of 24.8%.  Codan (CDA)- up 19% after reporting NPAT exceeded guidance.  US results season in full swing - Diary hereAustralia CPI numbers tomorrow. Dow Futures are down 18 points, and NASDAQ Futures are down 19 points.

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