SP/ASX 200 slightly retreated -0.2% (-15.5 pts), closed at 6509 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 57 (38%) closed higher, 48 of them rose with a lower volume. 39% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, the market internal was more negative, ranging from -1.2% to 1.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.3%; Energy was up 1.2%, the best performer; Technology, Real Estate were down -1.2%, the worst performers.
● ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (AGG) rose 2% (+$0.09), closed at $4.63. The largest increase in volume.
● ADVANCED SHARE REGISTRY (ASW) soared 8.7% (+$0.02), closed at $0.25, the best % gain in nearly 5 months, crossed above MA20 ($0.242). The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely retreated -7.2% (-$0.49) after a 4-day winning streak, closed at $6.36, the worst % loss in 16 months, crossed below MA20 ($6.75). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.