End of Day Report Friday

The ASX 200 finished up 20 points at 7078 (+0.3%) after recovering from a midday slump. A mixed bag of a day with materials and energy outperforming, consumer discretionary and utilities underperforming and all the rest trading in a narrow range. BHP, FMG, and RIO were responsible for most of the gains. Up 1.4%, 0.7% and…