SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.07% (-5.2 pts), closed at 7242 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 72 (48%) closed higher. 50% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 7 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 5 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.6% to 1.1%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.1%; Technology was up 1.1%, the best performer; Energy was down -1.6%, the worst performer.
● LENDLEASE GROUP (LLC) fell -1.9% (-$0.15), closed at $7.72, hit a YTD low. The largest increase in volume.
● EVOLUTION MINING (EVN) surged 6.6% (+$0.17), closed at $2.74, a 75-day high. The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
● NEW HOPE (NHC) largely retreated -8.8% (-$0.52) after a 4-day winning streak, closed at $5.41, crossed below MA20 ($5.64). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.