The Aussie market ended the week lower, down about three-quarters of a percent, marking a second straight weekly loss. Tech and bank stocks dragged, with Macquarie falling nearly 6% after missing earnings expectations. Qantas dropped 6.5% on softer revenue guidance, while AUB Group rose after a renewed takeover bid. Block, Inc. slumped 15%, and weaker Chinese trade data weighed on miners. The ASX 200 now sits more than 3% below record highs, with US jobs and local bank results in focus next week.

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