SP/ASX 200 slightly rose +0.3% (+27.8 pts), closed at 8430 points, rose 3 days in a row, a 30-day high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 87 (58%) closed higher. 57% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 10 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 2 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.9% to +2.1%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.3%; Technology was up +2.1%, the best performer, reflecting an increasing risk appetite; Basic Materials was down -0.9%, the worst performer.
● AUB GROUP (AUB) largely rose +3.3% (+$1.03), closed at $31.8, the best % gain in 3 months, also a 41-day high, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($30.86, $31.16, $31.03). The largest increase in volume.
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● PALADIN ENERGY (PDN) spiked +10.1% (+$0.84), closed at $9.19, the best % gain in 3 months, also a 60-day high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● SIGMA HEALTHCARE (SIG) plummeted -5% (-$0.14), closed at $2.64, the worst % loss in more than 9 months. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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