SP/ASX 200 fell -0.9% (-68) after a 6-day winning streak, closed at 7445 points, the worst % loss in 1 month, rose 0.3% (+25) for the week, rose 2 weeks in a row, rose 2.6% (+189) for the month.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 32 (21%) closed higher. 50% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.2% to 0.8%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.7%; Utilities was up 0.8%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Real Estate was down -1.2%, the worst performer.
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED (AGG) largely rose 3.6% (+0.2), closed at 5.69, rose 2 days in a row, rose 1.4% (+0.08) for the week, rose 3 weeks in a row, rose 1.2% (+0.07) for the month, crossed above MA20 (5.568). The best performer but with average volume.
CHALLENGER LIMITED (CGF) largely fell -3.8% (-0.26), closed at 6.53, fell 2 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, fell -1.5% (-0.1) for the week, rose 1.1% (+0.07) for the month, crossed below MA20 and MA50 (6.611, 6.754). The worst performer but with average volume.
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KLA) rebounded 2.4% (+1.35), closed at 56.99, rose 5.1% (+2.78) for the week, rose 1.1% (+0.64) for the month, is near MA50 (57.1). The largest increase in volume.
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