SP/ASX 200 slightly rose 0.1% (+9.4 pts), closed at 7342 points, is testing MA200 (7322 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 47 (31%) closed higher. 53% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, the market internal was more negative, ranging from -1% to 3.2%. only 2 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.3%; Basic Materials was up 3.2%, the best performer; Communication was down -1%, the worst performer.
● BRAINCHIP HOLDINGS (BRN) largely retreated -6.8% (-$0.145), closed at $1.985, the worst % loss in more than 1 month. The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely fell -3.5% (-$0.27), closed at $7.37, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($7.53, $7.55, $7.52). The largest increase in volume.
● NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES (NST) largely rebounded 11.2% (+$0.98) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $9.73, the best % gain in 21 months, also a 35-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($9.26, $9.5). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
● EVOLUTION MINING (EVN) largely rebounded 8.9% (+$0.34) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $4.15, the best % gain in 2 months, also a 39-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($3.98, $4.01).