SP/ASX 200 fell -1.4% (-100 pts), closed at 7009 points, fell 3 days in a row, a 48-day low, is testing MA200 (7009 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 27 (18%) closed higher. Only 23% of all ASX stocks ended higher, the least for more than 5 months.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.6% to 1.9%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.4%; Utilities was up 1.9%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Energy was down -3.6%, the worst performer.
● YANCOAL AUSTRALIA (YAL) largely retreated -16.9% (-$1.16), closed at $5.7, the worst % loss in 51 months, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($6.07, $6.07). The worst performer but with average volume.
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● ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (AGG) jumped 7% (+$0.37), closed at $5.63, the best % gain in more than 3 months. The best performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely rebounded 6.5% (+$0.45), closed at $7.42, the best % gain in nearly 4 months, also hit a YTD high, crossed above MA50 ($7.02).
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