SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.3% (-17.3 pts), closed at 6829 points, fell 3 days in a row, a 26-day low, fell -3.9% (-275 pts) for the week, fell 2 weeks in a row.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 60 (40%) closed higher. 40% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, 2 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -2.1% to 0.8%. 9 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.3%; Utilities was up 0.8%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Basic Materials was down -2.1%, the worst performer.
● YANCOAL AUSTRALIA (YAL) largely rose 4.1% (+$0.25), closed at $6.41, hit a YTD high, rose 10.1% (+$0.59) for the week, rose 4 weeks in a row. The best performer today but with average volume.
● NEXGEN ENERGY (CANADA) (NXG) sank -7.6% (-$0.5), closed at $6.05, fell -2.6% (-$0.16) for the week. The worst performer today but with average volume.
● SSR MINING (SSR) fell -2.4% (-$0.47), closed at $19, fell 5 days in a row, hit a YTD low, fell -10.6% (-$2.25) for the week. The largest increase in volume today.