ASX 200 slivers ‘into the black' following push from banks and tech
'The continued gains in banks and tech just managed to offset losses from some blue-chip players like Macquarie,' Ms Willinge said.
'It wasn't just the tech and bank plays that outperformed – energy stocks also saw a really nice rally, extending gains ... Woodside there up by about 3.5 per cent at the end of the session.'
The ASX 200 finished the day up by 0.13 per cent on Wednesday.
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