ASX retreats from record as investors took profits

The Australian sharemarket fell from Thursday's record high, as investors took profits after a week of strong corporate results lifted the index past 9000 points for the first time.
The S&P/ASX 200 index was down 18.60 points, or 0.2 per cent to 9000.5 at 10.16am AEST with strong gains by resource stocks offsetting losses in seven of the 11 sectors.
Consumer staples were the weakest on broad losses led by Coles as it lost 2.3 per cent, while Woolworths slid 1 per cent.
Materials were the strongest sector as BHP rose by more than 1 per cent as iron ore prices edged upwards to $US101.40 per tonne in overnight trade. Regis Resources, however, fell 1.8 per cent as it posted record earnings and cash flows on the back of surging gold prices.
Stocks in focus
In company news, Guzman y Gomez dived 18.5 per cent despite reporting record results for the year to June 30, with network sales surpassing $1 billion for the first time.
Embattled mortgage insurer Helia rallied 3.2 per cent as it reported a 38 per cent jump in net profits after tax, but investors have been warned of a challenging outlook with the business at risk of losing two of its major clients.
Buy now, pay later operator Zip rocketed 23.7 per cent as it mulled a dual-listing of its shares on the Nasdaq, to support growing investor interest in the United States.
Accent Group dived 12.4 per cent following sales growth of just 1.5 per cent to $1.5 billion in the 2025 financial year and net profit sank due to widespread promotions amid slower consumer spending on fashion sneakers.
Inghams Group crashed 16.1 per cent following a 10.2 per cent drop in net profit to $90 million in the 2024-25 financial year due to fewer leases.
Monash IVF tanked 13.7 per cent as it reported underlying net profit after tax ( NPAT ) of $27.4 million for the 2025 fiscal year, down 8.1 per cent on the prior year but in line with guidance.

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