The ASX 200 closed at another record high yesterday, but can it extend its record-breaking run? Wall Street struggled for direction overnight as mixed earnings weighed on chipmakers and software stocks, while oil prices surged on renewed tensions with Iran. Plus, how increased defence spending could give the local economy a much-needed boost.
Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.
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