SP/ASX 200 slightly retreated -0.03% (-2.1 pts), closed at 7195 points, is testing MA20 (7176 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 94 (63%) closed higher. 61% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 4 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.7% to 1.9%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.2%; Technology was up 1.9%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Real Estate was down -0.7%, the worst performer.
● REA GROUP (REA) largely rose 2.7% (+$3.7), closed at $141.27, a 49-day high. The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) rose 1.1% (+$0.08), closed at $7.38. The largest increase in volume.
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● JANUS HENDERSON GROUP (JHG) rose 2.1% (+$0.86), closed at $41.14, crossed above MA20 ($40.87).
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● APA GROUP (APA) largely fell -3.3% (-$0.33), closed at $9.69, the worst % loss in more than 8 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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