The stock market started off the week down today with 6 of the 11 sectors finishing lower. Health care fell the most while real estate was the biggest gainer. Estia health saw gains after agreeing to a takeover offer and Lake Resources was the worst performer overall, hitting a 2.5 year low after responding to an ASX query. Ahead, inflation in the US will be in the spotlight at the tail end of the week. While reporting season starts to ramp up locally.

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