SP/ASX 200 retreated -0.6% (-37.4 pts), closed at 6650 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 56 (37%) closed higher. 46% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -2.7% to 2%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.6%; Energy was up 2%, the best performer; Technology was down -2.7%, the worst performer.
● WHITEHAVEN COAL (WHC) jumped 5.3% (+$0.31), closed at $6.21, hit a record high. The best performer but with average volume.
● WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP (WDS) largely rose 3.6% (+$1.13), closed at $32.43, rose 4 days in a row.
● XERO (XRO) largely retreated -6% (-$5.3), closed at $82.73, the worst % loss in 2 months, crossed below MA50 ($83.45). The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.