SP/ASX 200 fell -1.4% (-96.4 pts), closed at 6982 points, the worst % loss in 2 months, crossed below MA20 (7021 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 18 (12%) closed higher. 34% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.7% to 0.1%. 5 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -1.2%; Utilities was up 0.1%, but already the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Consumer Defensive was down -1.7%, the worst performer.
● NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES (NST) soared 4.4% (+$0.5), closed at $11.98, a 65-day high, crossed above MA200 ($11.9). The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● ARB (ARB) largely rose 4.1% (+$1.2) after a 4-day losing streak, closed at $30.53, the best % gain in nearly 2 months, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($30.46, $30.53).
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● TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS (TLX) tumbled -10.1% (-$1.03), closed at $9.2, the worst % loss in nearly 3 months, also a 129-day low, crossed below MA200 ($9.54). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● NETWEALTH GROUP (NWL) tumbled -7.8% (-$1.16), closed at $13.63, the worst % loss in nearly 9 months, also a 68-day low, crossed below MA200 ($13.79).
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● ALUMINA (AWC) sank -7.3% (-$0.07), closed at $0.89, the worst % loss in nearly 2 months, also hit a YTD low, crossed below MA20 ($0.95).
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