SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.3% (-28.8 pts) after a 3-day winning streak, closed at 8266 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 62 (41%) closed higher, 50 of them rose with a lower volume. 49% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, 4 sectors closed down, ranging from -2.6% to +1.6%. 8 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.3%; Technology was up +1.6%, the best performer, reflecting an increasing risk appetite; Basic Materials was down -2.6%, the worst performer.
● HMC CAPITAL (HMC) largely rose +4% (+$0.42), closed at $10.8, rose 4 days in a row, hit a record high. The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● CHAMPION IRON (CIA) largely retreated -9.8% (-$0.61) after a 3-day winning streak, closed at $5.64, the worst % loss in more than 28 months, also a 42-day low, crossed below MA20 ($6.05). The worst performer but with average volume.
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● TREASURY WINE ESTATES (TWE) largely fell -4.1% (-$0.47), closed at $11.01, the worst % loss in more than 5 months, also a 37-day low. The largest increase in volume.
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