Australian Markets Closed Flat as Early Gains Faded Off

• Australian markets closed flat today after early gains were faded in afternoon trades. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index edged up 1.7 points to 5334.3, while the broader All Ordinaries added 1.7 points to 5326.6. Among the sectors, financials added 0.2 per cent, while materials closed flat and consumer staples lost 0.8 per cent.

• That's how some of the index heavyweights performed today at ASX 200:

• BHP: -0.2%
• Rio: +0.2%
• ANZ: -0.1%
• CBA: +0.9%
• NAB: +0.15%
• Westpac: +0.7%
• Woolies: -0.2%
• Wesfarmers: -1.4%

• Take a quick look at today's winners and losers in ASX 200:

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