SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.1% (-9.9 pts), closed at 6591 points, fell 5 days in a row, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 71 (47%) closed higher. 59% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 6 sectors closed up, 5 sectors closed down, ranging from -1% to 1.1%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market remained unchanged; Real Estate was up 1.1%, the best performer; Industrials was down -1%, the worst performer.
● ZIMPLATS (ZIM) largely rebounded 6.7% (+$1.6) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $25.48, the best % gain in 2 months, crossed above MA200 ($24.43). The best performer with a significant decrease in volume.
● APM HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (APM) largely fell -3.2% (-$0.09), closed at $2.69, fell 3 days in a row, a 75-day low. The largest increase in volume.
● NEXGEN ENERGY (CANADA) (NXG) sank -5% (-$0.3), closed at $5.7, fell 4 days in a row, a 22-day low. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.