SP/ASX 200 rose 0.8% (+59.2 pts), closed at 7561 points, hit a YTD high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 126 (84%) closed higher, 120 of them rose with a lower volume. 67% of all ASX stocks ended higher, the most in nearly 2 months, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were up with gains from 0.3% to 1.4%. 4 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.8%; Technology was up 1.4%, the best performer; Utilities was up 0.3%, but already the worst performer.
● INFRATIL (IFT) largely retreated -2.7% (-$0.25), closed at $9.16, the worst % loss in 2 months, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($9.24, $9.27). The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● MERCURY NZ (MCY) rebounded 2.1% (+$0.12), closed at $5.97. The largest increase in volume.
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● SSR MINING (SSR) spiked 6.6% (+$1.07), closed at $17.34, the best % gain in more than 7 months, crossed above MA20 ($16.9). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) retreated -2% (-$0.15), closed at $7.35, is testing MA20 ($7.35).
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