SP/ASX 200 fell -0.8% (-56.8 pts), closed at 7261 points, fell 3 days in a row, a 25-day low, crossed below MA50 (7299 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 43 (29%) closed higher. Only 29% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -4% to 0.8%. 5 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.9%; Energy was up 0.8%, the best performer; Technology was down -4%, the worst performer.
● WHITEHAVEN COAL (WHC) largely rebounded 5.5% (+$0.24), closed at $4.64, the best % gain in 1 month, crossed above MA20 ($4.43). The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
● DOWNER EDI (DOW) largely rebounded 4.7% (+$0.24), closed at $5.33, the best % gain in more than 8 months, crossed above MA50 ($5.25).
● BLOCK (SQ2) largely retreated -5.9% (-$8.8), closed at $140.06, a 27-day low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
● NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES (NST) tanked -5.4% (-$0.55), closed at $9.66, fell 5 days in a row, the worst % loss in 2 months, also a 43-day low.
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