SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.2% (-12.7 pts), closed at 7139 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 72 (48%) closed higher. 46% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 6 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, ranging from -3% to 1.9%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.3%; Utilities was up 1.9%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Technology was down -3%, the worst performer.
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) spiked 4.3% (+$0.22), closed at $5.32, crossed above MA200 ($5.21). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
● AGL ENERGY (AGL) largely rose 4.2% (+$0.32), closed at $7.88, a 61-day high, crossed above MA200 ($7.73).
● PEXA GROUP (PXA) largely fell -3% (-$0.43), closed at $13.75, fell 6 days in a row, a 33-day low. The largest increase in volume.
● BLOCK (SQ2) plummeted -4.3% (-$4.39), closed at $97.76, fell 3 days in a row. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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