SP/ASX 200 fell -0.6% (-41.7 pts), closed at 6812 points, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 42 (28%) closed higher. 35% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -4.2% to 1.9%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.7%; Utilities was up 1.9%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Technology was down -4.2%, the worst performer.
● NEWCREST MINING (NCM) fell -1.3% (-$0.3), closed at $23.35, fell 5 days in a row. The largest increase in volume.
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● IDP EDUCATION (IEL) jumped 5.9% (+$1.24), closed at $22.34, the best % gain in 2 months, crossed above MA20 ($21.74). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● BLOCK (SQ2) largely retreated -8% (-$5.71), closed at $65.45, the worst % loss in more than 2 months, also hit a record low, crossed below MA20 ($69.41). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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