Half-time wrap:
The share market pushed for back-to-back gains for the first time in more than two weeks after US stocks firmed ahead of trading updates from market leaders this week.
The ASX 200 reached mid-session 30 points or 0.39% ahead as rebounds in healthcare providers, tech companies, banks and property stocks continued. Gold miners were the morning's heaviest drag following the metal's worst night in 14 months.
US stocks rebounded overnight after Israel and Iran appeared to step back from their recent conflict and as traders looked towards earnings this week from Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla. The S&P 500 rallied 0.87% to its first gain in seven sessions.
Personal trading: Took PAA for the partial recovery once the initial selling died down. Also took a pip from a part-fill in TSO.
