Aussie shares dip as banks drag, BHP and Woodside gain

The energy sector has been the biggest gainer, rising 2.3 per cent, with tech the biggest loser. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

The local share market has edged lower, with gains by Woodside, BHP and Coles outweighed by losses from the big banks, Johns Lyng and Lovisa on a busy day for company earnings reports. 

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index finished Tuesday down 13.3 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 8,071.2, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 14.4 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 8,297.1.