S&P/ASX 200 edges down 0.07% as Australian market closes lower
The Australian share market ended Thursday on a softer note, with the S&P/ASX 200 sliding 0.07% at the close in Sydney on January 29, 2026. The benchmark index ticked lower as losses in key segments like tech and consumer stocks outweighed gains elsewhere. Investors reacted to mixed earnings signals and shifting sentiment both locally and abroad. …