SP/ASX 200 rose +0.7% (+52.8 pts), closed at 7822 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 106 (71%) closed higher. 60% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -0.1% to +2.8%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.7%; Utilities was up +2.8%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Energy was down -0.1%, but already the worst performer.
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) jumped +6.6% (+$0.39), closed at $6.31, the best % gain in 3 months, also a 43-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($5.97, $6.02). The best performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● IDP EDUCATION (IEL) tanked -7.5% (-$1.18), closed at $14.51, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer but with average volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely rose +3% (+$0.26), closed at $8.81, hit a YTD high. The largest increase in volume.
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