ASX set to edge lower as jobs data shakes up Wall Street - Sydney Morning Herald

The ASX had dipped after a rollercoaster US session following a blockbuster jobs report, but materials defied the drop as a BHP bidding battle sees Oz Minerals surge.

The good news on the jobs market helped to limit losses for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, whose stocks tend to move more with expectations for the overall economy. It added 76.65 points, or 0.2 p… [+3355 chars]

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