ANZ and banking giants drive ASX to near-record high | Finance Report | ABC NEWS

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While Australia’s largest companies have continued to announce their profit results, it was a particularly strong day for bank stocks — like ANZ, which reported its quarterly profit surged 17 per cent to $1.9 billion.
The ASX 200 is close to reclaiming its record high from October 2025, while the Australian dollar remains near its highest level in years.
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