SP/ASX 200 retreated -0.9% (-73.1 pts), closed at 7626 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 29 (19%) closed higher. 36% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -2.8% to 0.2%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.9%; Healthcare was up 0.2%, but already the best performer; Basic Materials was down -2.8%, the worst performer.
● PRO MEDICUS (PME) largely rose 3.7% (+$3.83), closed at $108.63, hit a record high. The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● FLETCHER BUILDING (FBU) largely retreated -6.8% (-$0.29), closed at $3.98, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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