SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.1% (-11.4 pts), closed at 7604 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 68 (45%) closed higher. 49% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, 2 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -1.4% to 1.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.1%; Technology was up 1.2%, the best performer; Healthcare was down -1.4%, the worst performer.
● CHALLENGER (CGF) surged 8.4% (+$0.55), closed at $7.13, the best % gain in more than 21 months, also hit a YTD high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● BREVILLE GROUP (BRG) tanked -8.5% (-$2.32) after a 5-day winning streak, closed at $25, the worst % loss in nearly 2.5 years, also hit a YTD low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($26.69, $26.17). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) tumbled -8.5% (-$5.01), closed at $54.19, the worst % loss in 15 months, also a 24-day low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($57.45, $54.7).
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