SP/ASX 200 fell -1% (-72.7 pts), closed at 7161 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 31 (21%) closed higher. Only 18% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.9% to 1.4%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -1.3%; Consumer Defensive was up 1.4%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Technology was down -3.9%, the worst performer.
● NEXGEN ENERGY (CANADA) (NXG) sank -11.9% (-$0.8), closed at $5.9, the worst % loss in 5 months, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($6.1, $6.22). The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
● COCHLEAR (COH) surged 9% (+$17.12) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $207.37, the best % gain in 1.5 years, also a 27-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($193.25, $203.05). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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