SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.2% (-11.2 pts), closed at 6987 points, rose 0.6% (+42 pts) for the month.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 85 (57%) closed higher. 53% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 5 sectors closed up, 4 sectors closed down, 3 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -2.3% to 2.8%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market remained unchanged; Technology was up 2.8%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Energy was down -2.3%, the worst performer.
● IDP EDUCATION (IEL) spiked 4.8% (+$1.34), closed at $29.01, a 100-day high, rose 1.6% (+$0.47) for the month, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($27.89, $28.64). The best performer today with a huge increase in volume.
● CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (CTD) surged 4.3% (+$0.8), closed at $19.4, rose 3.1% (+$0.58) for the month, crossed above MA50 ($19.24).
● PALADIN ENERGY (PDN) spiked 4.3% (+$0.035), closed at $0.85, a 91-day high, rose 14.9% (+$0.11) for the month.
● MINERAL RESOURCES (MIN) largely retreated -5.9% (-$3.99), closed at $63.97, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, rose 19% (+$10.23) for the month. The worst performer today with a significant increase in volume.
● WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP (WDS) largely retreated -4.5% (-$1.62), closed at $34.25, the worst % loss in nearly 2 months, rose 7.1% (+$2.27) for the month.
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