SP/ASX 200 retreated -0.7% (-56 pts), closed at 7783 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 48 (32%) closed higher. 40% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -2% to +2.4%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.7%; Utilities was up +2.4%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Real Estate was down -2%, the worst performer.
● MERIDIAN ENERGY (MEZ) largely rebounded +6.3% (+$0.35), closed at $5.95, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($5.89, $5.66). The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● HARVEY NORMAN (HVN) largely retreated -8.3% (-$0.38), closed at $4.2, the worst % loss in 51 months, also a 108-day low, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($4.46, $4.44, $4.21). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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