‘Wild ride’: Lacklustre end for ASX 200 following tumultuous year

Shares on the ASX traded largely flat as the final day of trading for the year came to an end.

The S&P/ASX200 shed 2.80 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 8714.30 at its 2pm AEDT close on Wednesday, signalling a weaker final day of trading for 2025.

A lacklustre performance in the major US benchmark…