SP/ASX 200 fell -0.8% (-61.6 pts), closed at 7229 points, the worst % loss in 1 month, is testing MA20 (7208 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 44 (29%) closed higher. 34% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.3% to 0.7%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.8%; Utilities was up 0.7%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Technology was down -3.3%, the worst performer.
● YANCOAL AUSTRALIA (YAL) largely rose 4.1% (+$0.23), closed at $5.87, a 31-day high. The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
● APM HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (APM) plummeted -5.8% (-$0.17), closed at $2.76, fell 4 days in a row, the worst % loss in 2 months, also a 113-day low. The largest increase in volume.
● BEACH ENERGY (BPT) plunged -9.9% (-$0.18), closed at $1.64, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, also a 20-day low, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($1.75, $1.65, $1.66). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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