SP/ASX 200 largely fell -1.7% (-138 pts), closed at 8206 points, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, crossed below MA20 (8231 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 18 (12%) closed higher. Only 33% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were down with losses from -0.5% to -2.1%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.5%; Consumer Defensive, Technology, Utilities were down -0.5%, but already the best performers, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Real Estate, Healthcare were down -2.1%, the worst performers.
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) largely rebounded +4.1% (+$0.25), closed at $6.35. The best performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● VIVA ENERGY GROUP (VEA) plummeted -6.7% (-$0.19), closed at $2.66, the worst % loss in more than 13 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● METCASH (MTS) plummeted -6.2% (-$0.22), closed at $3.33, the worst % loss in 28 months, also hit a YTD low. The largest increase in volume.
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