SP/ASX 200 fell -0.6% (-46.2 pts), closed at 7205 points, crossed below MA20 (7236 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 39 (26%) closed higher. Only 33% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.5% to 0.7%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.7%; Consumer Defensive, Utilities were up 0.7%, the best performers, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Basic Materials was down -1.5%, the worst performer.
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) rose 2.3% (+$0.12), closed at $5.45, a 61-day high. The largest increase in volume.
● NEW HOPE (NHC) jumped 4.7% (+$0.27), closed at $6.07, rose 3 days in a row, a 27-day high, crossed above MA50 ($5.96). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
● PILBARA MINERALS (PLS) tumbled -11.4% (-$0.52), closed at $4.03, the worst % loss in more than 6 months, also a 69-day low. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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