SP/ASX 200 fell -0.7% (-52.5 pts), closed at 7469 points, is testing MA20 (7466 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 56 (37%) closed higher. 46% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, ranging from -2% to 0.9%. 8 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.6%; Technology was up 0.9%, the best performer; Basic Materials was down -2%, the worst performer.
● NEWS (NWS) fell -1.5% (-$0.59) after a 4-day winning streak, closed at $37.76, the worst % loss in more than 1 month. The largest increase in volume.
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● ALUMINA (AWC) spiked 17.3% (+$0.17), closed at $1.15, a 96-day high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● PALADIN ENERGY (PDN) spiked 10.8% (+$0.115), closed at $1.175, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 7 months, also hit a record high.
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● IGO (IGO) plummeted -8% (-$0.68), closed at $7.77, fell 6 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 2 months. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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