The markets closed higher with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.79%.

At the close in Sydney, The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.79% to its highest level. Among the growth leaders among the components of the S&P/ASX 200 index at the end of today's trading were the shares of Wisetech Global Ltd (AX:WTC), which rose by 0.690 p. (4.16%), closing at 17,290. Quotes Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AX:AX) rose 0,150 p. (3,38%), closed trading at the level of 4,590. Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (AX:SIG) shares rose in price by 0.015 p. (3.23%), closing at 0.480.