Early openers heading in different directions: Kiwis +0.3%, Aussies -0.6%, Nikkei +1% and Sth Korea flat.
Most Aussie sectors in the red: IT -2.9%, Miners -1.8% and Materials -1.4% with a small rise for Gold, +0.6%.
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