SP/ASX 200 slightly retreated -0.2% (-11.7 pts), closed at 7146 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 49 (33%) closed higher. 49% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 5 sectors closed up, 7 sectors closed down, the market internal was more negative, ranging from -2.2% to 3.4%. 4 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.1%; Basic Materials was up 3.4%, the best performer; Healthcare was down -2.2%, the worst performer.
● QUBE (QUB) largely retreated -4.7% (-$0.13), closed at $2.64, the worst % loss in more than 2.5 years, crossed below MA50 ($2.64). The worst performer but with average volume.
● CHAMPION IRON (CIA) jumped 12.9% (+$0.69), closed at $6.03, the best % gain in 31 months, also a 105-day high, crossed above MA200 ($5.88). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
● CORE LITHIUM (CXO) jumped 11.7% (+$0.195), closed at $1.865, rose 7 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 1 month, also hit a record high.
● FORTESCUE METALS GROUP (FMG) soared 10.1% (+$1.79), closed at $19.55, the best % gain in more than 23 months, also hit a YTD high.
● SSR MINING (SSR) largely retreated -3.5% (-$0.8), closed at $21.98. The largest increase in volume.
● QBE INSURANCE GROUP (QBE) largely fell -4% (-$0.5), closed at $12.05, fell 3 days in a row, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($12.35, $12.09).
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