SP/ASX 200 rose 1.2% (+85.4 pts), closed at 7149 points, the best % gain in more than 1 month, crossed above MA20 (7127 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 113 (75%) closed higher, 104 of them rose with a lower volume. 52% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 9 sectors closed up, 3 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.4% to 2.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.9%; Financial was up 2.2%, the best performer; Technology was down -1.4%, the worst performer.
● VIRGIN MONEY UK (VUK) largely rebounded 6.2% (+$0.18), closed at $3.1, the best % gain in 13 months. The best performer with a significant decrease in volume.
● NICKEL MINES (NIC) largely fell -4.2% (-$0.05), closed at $1.15, fell 5 days in a row, hit a YTD low, crossed below MA200 ($1.16). The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
● ORICA (ORI) largely rebounded 5.9% (+$0.82), closed at $14.79, the best % gain in more than 5 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($14.56, $14.23).
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) largely retreated -4% (-$0.22), closed at $5.22, crossed below MA20 ($5.4).
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