As it happened: Modest gains as ASX again struggles to breach 6000

Summary

• ASX 200 closed 11.3 points, or 0.2%, higher at 5965.7 on Wednesday
• It was a fourth straight session of gains, but a run has only added 29.2 points 
• Health stocks and the materials sector were strong, while banks and industrials lagged
• US futures are pointing to a tepid start for Wall Street stocks tonight