SP/ASX 200 fell -0.8% (-56.9 pts), closed at 6844 points, fell 3 days in a row, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 40 (27%) closed higher, 34 of them rose with a lower volume. Only 31% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -2.6% to 1.6%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.8%; Healthcare was up 1.6%, the best performer; Utilities, Energy were down -2.6%, the worst performers.
● ARB (ARB) soared 5.3% (+$1.6), closed at $31.86, the best % gain in nearly 2 months, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($30.3, $30.57). The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● NEW HOPE (NHC) sank -8.5% (-$0.55), closed at $5.92, the worst % loss in more than 8 months, also a 31-day low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($6.29, $6.04). The worst performer but with average volume.
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● PILBARA MINERALS (PLS) tumbled -7.3% (-$0.28), closed at $3.58, the worst % loss in nearly 2 months, also a 134-day low.
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