SP/ASX 200 largely fell -1.9% (-153 pts), closed at 7951 points, crossed below MA20 (7968 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 17 (11%) closed higher. Only 24% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.4% to +0.4%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.9%; Utilities was up +0.4%, but already the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Basic Materials was down -3.4%, the worst performer.
● ORORA (ORA) surged +7.2% (+$0.18), closed at $2.68, a 138-day high. The best performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) soared +6.6% (+$0.49), closed at $7.92, the best % gain in more than 2 months, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($7.65, $7.64, $7.46).
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● DE GREY MINING (DEG) sank -8.7% (-$0.105), closed at $1.1, the worst % loss in more than 21 months, crossed below MA50 ($1.2). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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