SP/ASX 200 slightly rose 0.3% (+18.4 pts), closed at 6995 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 96 (64%) closed higher. 58% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -1.1% to 2.1%. 9 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up 0.3%; Technology was up 2.1%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Basic Materials was down -1.1%, the worst performer.
● APA GROUP (APA) rose 1.3% (+$0.11), closed at $8.38, a 29-day high, crossed above MA50 ($8.36). The largest increase in volume.
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● JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) surged 13.8% (+$5.68), closed at $46.97, the best % gain in 3 months, also a 60-day high, crossed above MA50 ($41.95). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● NEWMONT (NEM) sank -4.7% (-$2.73), closed at $55.91, hit a record low. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● SOUTH32 (S32) plummeted -4.3% (-$0.14), closed at $3.11, fell 3 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 2 months, also hit a YTD low.
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