SP/ASX 200 slightly rose +0.3% (+26.7 pts), closed at 7754 points, crossed above MA50 (7729 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 80 (53%) closed higher. 52% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, 4 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.6% to +1%. 7 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up +0.3%; Basic Materials was up +1%, the best performer; Industrials, Energy were down -0.6%, the worst performers.
● BSP FINANCIAL GROUP (BFL) sank -8% (-$0.54), closed at $6.25, the worst % loss in nearly 3 months. The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● ANSELL (ANN) largely rose +3.9% (+$0.96), closed at $25.8, the best % gain in 1 month, also a 21-day high, crossed above MA20 ($25.11). The largest increase in volume.
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● IDP EDUCATION (IEL) spiked +7.1% (+$1.12) after a 5-day losing streak, closed at $17, the best % gain in nearly 3 months, also a 26-day high, crossed above MA20 ($16.29). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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