Market Close 14 Feb 22: ASX 200 edged higher in cautious trade

The Australian sharemarket edged higher in a cautious start to the week, with the ASX 200 lifting by 0.37%. Ukraine-Russia tensions, a massive week for profit results and a key update on Aussie jobs growth will all be in focus in coming days. 

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