Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Australian Market Rises: Gold and Tech Stocks Shine

1/12/2026

25 4

Summary

Story summary

On January 12, 2026, the S&P/ASX 200 index rose 32.30 points to 8,750.10, and the Australian dollar traded at $0.670.
Gold miners and technology stocks led gains.
Block, Inc., the Afterpay owner, rose nearly 3%.
Imricor Medical Systems surged over 17% after receiving FDA clearance for a new diagnostic catheter.
BHP Group and Rio Tinto declined.

1 of 1

Story summary

On January 12, 2026, the S&P/ASX 200 index rose 32.30 points to 8,750.10, and the Australian dollar traded at $0.670.
Gold miners and technology stocks led gains.
Block, Inc., the Afterpay owner, rose nearly 3%.
Imricor Medical Systems surged over 17% after receiving FDA clearance for a new diagnostic catheter.
BHP Group and Rio Tinto declined.