The Economic Times

S&P/ASX 200 edges up as Australian shares end flat, energy, gold miners offset bank losses on Middle East conflict; check top gainers and losers

The Australian sharemarket began the week flat. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw minor gains. Miners and energy stocks performed well. Financials experienced a decline. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacted investor sentiment. Karoon Energy and Resolute Mining were among the top gainers. Zip Co and SiteMinder were notable decliners.