SP/ASX 200 fell -1.3% (-101 pts), closed at 7666 points, the worst % loss in 1 month, crossed below MA20 and MA50 (7761 pts, 7742 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 30 (20%) closed higher. Only 33% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.9% to +0.4%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.1%; Utilities was up +0.4%, but already the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Consumer Defensive was down -1.9%, the worst performer.
● FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE (FPH) largely rebounded +3.7% (+$0.94), closed at $26.39, the best % gain in 1 month, crossed above MA20 ($26.11). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● NEUREN PHARMACEUTICALS (NEU) sank -9.3% (-$2.15), closed at $20.96, the worst % loss in nearly 3 months. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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