SP/ASX 200 rose 0.8% (+57.3 pts), closed at 6838 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 106 (71%) closed higher. 55% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -0.9% to 1.8%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.9%; Real Estate was up 1.8%, the best performer; Utilities was down -0.9%, the worst performer.
● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) plunged -7.1% (-$0.55), closed at $7.16, the worst % loss in more than 5 months, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($7.48, $7.51, $7.19). The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● PALADIN ENERGY (PDN) spiked 7.9% (+$0.075), closed at $1.02, the best % gain in more than 2 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($0.98, $0.96). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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