SP/ASX 200 fell -0.8% (-62.3 pts), closed at 7734 points, crossed below MA20 (7750 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 53 (35%) closed higher. 36% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -2.5% to +1.7%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.9%; Utilities was up +1.7%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Healthcare was down -2.5%, the worst performer.
● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely rebounded +8% (+$0.64) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $8.6, the best % gain in more than 23 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($8.49, $8.15). The best performer but with average volume.
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● PREMIER INVESTMENTS (PMV) soared +6.9% (+$2.06), closed at $32, rose 8 days in a row, the best % gain in 10 months, also a 57-day high.
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● RESMED (RMD) plummeted -13.2% (-$4.22), closed at $27.74, the worst % loss in 109 months, also a 44-day low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($31.48, $31.39). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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