The Australian market is expected to open slightly higher, led by a good run in US stocks on Monday as a new round of takeovers fuelled optimism about stock valuations, and countered worries about the economy. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0714 AEST, the June share price index contract was up 25 points to 5,984. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=14293 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5