SP/ASX 200 fell -0.6% (-43.8 pts), closed at 7029 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 43 (29%) closed higher. 44% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.4% to 0.4%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.5%; Communication, Technology were up 0.4%, but already the best performers; Basic Materials was down -1.4%, the worst performer.
● AMP (AMP) largely rebounded 5.9% (+$0.05), closed at $0.9, the best % gain in more than 3 months. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● NICKEL INDUSTRIES (NIC) sank -5.2% (-$0.04), closed at $0.73, the worst % loss in more than 5 months, also a 32-day low. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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