S&P/ASX 200 and the market ended 0.9% and 0.8% higher respectively.
93 of 150 (62%) largest-cap stocks advanced with lower volume. 98 out of 150 (65%) closed higher. And 55% of all ASX stocks closed higher.
All sectors ended higher except for Consumer Defensive (0%) and Real Estate (-0.2%). Healthcare gained 3% to be the best sector. Energy gained 1.5%.
CSL surged 4.9% to test MA200. The best performing large-cap stock with its best 1-day gain since August 2020.
Cochlear (COH) spiked 3.9% to challenge MA20.
Pilbara Minerals (PLS) cut production guidance, share price sank -9.1% to test MA50 after hitting an all-time high yesterday. The worst 1-day loss since September 20.