SP/ASX 200 fell -0.8% (-62.6 pts), closed at 8193 points, fell 3 days in a row, crossed below MA20 (8224 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 41 (27%) closed higher. Only 33% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.2% to +0.6%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.7%; Utilities was up +0.6%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Industrials was down -1.2%, the worst performer.
● NEXGEN ENERGY (CANADA) (NXG) largely rebounded +7.2% (+$0.79), closed at $11.74, crossed above MA20 ($11.31). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) spiked +6.2% (+$3.11), closed at $53.35, the best % gain in nearly 4 months, crossed above MA50 ($52.74).
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● LIFE360 (360) plunged -7.4% (-$1.8), closed at $22.39, the worst % loss in 2 months, crossed below MA20 ($22.5). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● MINERAL RESOURCES (MIN) largely retreated -7.2% (-$2.71), closed at $34.95, crossed below MA20 ($36.92).
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