ASX falls as banks, tech stocks decline; CSL names new chair

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 26, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has declined at the open after oil prices rose over the weekend, ratcheting up pressure on markets across the globe.

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ASX falls as banks, tech stocks decline; CSL names new chair

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‘Final piece of the puzzle’: Western Sydney Airport opens for business

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ASX Runners of the Week: Energy Technologies, RAS Tech & Tambourah

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