Australian Stocks Dip Amid Sector Weakness The S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.38% today, driven by losses in A-REITs, IT, and Consumer Discretionary sectors. Notable declines included Pro Medicus Ltd, down 7.56%, and Zip Co Ltd, which fell 6.86%. Meanwhile, gold prices rose 0.53% to $3,068.44 per ounce, offering some support to the market.34