SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.2% (-12 pts), closed at 7118 points, is testing MA200 (7115 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 63 (42%) closed higher. 45% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, 3 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -0.7% to 2.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.1%; Technology was up 2.2%, the best performer, reflecting an increasing risk appetite; Utilities, Energy were down -0.7%, the worst performers.
● BLOCK (SQ2) surged 4.7% (+$4.4), closed at $98.6, the best % gain in more than 2 months, also a 38-day high. The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● BEACH ENERGY (BPT) sank -8.1% (-$0.115), closed at $1.305, the worst % loss in nearly 6 months, also a 48-day low, crossed below MA20 ($1.4). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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