SP/ASX 200 rose 0.4% (+27.2 pts), closed at 7703 points, crossed above MA20 (7699 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 71 (47%) closed higher, 61 of them rose with a lower volume. 55% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 5 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -0.7% to 2.1%. 4 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.4%; Basic Materials was up 2.1%, the best performer; Consumer Defensive was down -0.7%, the worst performer.
● NICKEL INDUSTRIES (NIC) largely rebounded 8.1% (+$0.06) after a 4-day losing streak, closed at $0.8, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($0.76, $0.74). The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● LIONTOWN RESOURCES (LTR) largely retreated -3.5% (-$0.045), closed at $1.245, crossed below MA20 ($1.25). The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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