End of Day Report – Friday 1 May: ASX 200 up 64 points | ANZ curbs enthusiasm, resources shine

End of Day Report – Friday 1 May: ASX 200 up 64 points | ANZ curbs enthusiasm, resources shine

May 1, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode discusses the ASX 200's performance and the banking sector's outlook following ANZ's profit results.

The ASX 200 popped 64 points higher today to 8730, up 0.7%. Ends longest losing streak since 2018. Down 0.7% for the week. Banks were flat following a slightly disappointing outlook from the CEO of ANZ as the first bank to deliver its profit result. The Big Bank Basket closed at $286.93 (-0.6%). The rest of the finance sector did well, though, with MQG pushing up another 1.3% ahead of results next week. Insurers also did better, with QBE rising 0.6% and IAG having a very solid day. Whilst ove...

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