The Australian share market finished marginally higher in choppy trading on Friday, 23 April 2021, as gains in financials, materials, healthcare and telecom were offset by losses among consumer discretionary, utilities and consumer staples stocks.
At closing bell, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 advanced 5.26 points, or 0.07%, to 7,060.71. The broader All Ordinaries gained 8.74 points, or 0.12%, to 7,320.71.
For the week, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 edged 0.04% lower.
Among ASX sectors, consumer discretionary, utilities and consumer staples was down 1%, 0.7% and 0.6% respectively. Financials and telecom both gained 0.4%, while materials and health care also saw notable increases.
Youfoodz shares slumped 15% after the food prep & delivery service released March quarter update stating wholesale (B2B) revenue & sales were weaker due to impacts from COVID-19.