The local share market has closed slightly lower, consolidating near a record high amid a big selloff in the tech sector and as traders digest a domestic labour market report with no clear message.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 on Thursday finished down 21.4 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 8,036.5, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 30.8 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 8,272.7.
The Australian dollar was buying 67.39 US cents, from 67.33 US cents at Wednesday's ASX close.