The ASX is likely to follow US markets down in early trading, with futures pointing to an 18-point or 0.3% dip in early trading. Megacap stocks drove the US.
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On a decidedly bleak day in geopolitical terms, the S&P/ASX200 was nevertheless up today, gaining 12.70 points or 0.18% to 6,966.90, paced up by a strong.
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