ASX 200 closes high as statistics show Aussie shoppers likely to remain online due to pandemic
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New statistics show Australians remain apprehensive about shopping in large complexes due to COVID-19.
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The Australian share market has risen slightly, led by the major banks, after NAB's sale of MLC was cleared by the competition watchdog.
Key points:
Healthcare stocks fell for a third straight session to their lowest in two months
Shares in NAB were higher after the competition regulator gave the green light to IOOF's $1.4b purchase of NAB's wealth division
Crown Resorts shares rose despite Maurice Blackburn launching a second class-action lawsuit against the casino giant