ASX 200 jumps to 100-day high, powered by tech and consumer staples; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares surged on Wednesday, February 25, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at a fresh 100-day high, up 1.17%. The market is now just 0.02% shy of its 52-week peak, driven by strong performances in Information Technology and Consumer Staples. Tabcorp Holdings and Helia Group were top gainers, while Domino's Pizza led the decliners.