SP/ASX 200 rose +1.1% (+87.7 pts), closed at 8076 points, crossed above MA20 (8030 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 124 (83%) closed higher. 68% of all ASX stocks ended higher, the most in 1 month, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were up with gains from +0.2% to +3.1%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +1.1%; Technology was up +3.1%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Communication was up +0.2%, but already the worst performer.
● SPARK NEW ZEALAND (SPK) largely fell -2.8% (-$0.09), closed at $3.11, fell 3 days in a row, hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● NATIONAL STORAGE REIT (NSR) fell -1.2% (-$0.03), closed at $2.42, crossed below MA20 ($2.42). The largest increase in volume.
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● NICKEL INDUSTRIES (NIC) spiked +9.1% (+$0.07), closed at $0.84, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 6 months, also a 71-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($0.79, $0.78).
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● PALADIN ENERGY (PDN) jumped +9.1% (+$0.82), closed at $9.79, rose 3 days in a row, crossed above MA20 ($9.53). The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● PILBARA MINERALS (PLS) surged +7.9% (+$0.21), closed at $2.88, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($2.78, $2.87).
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