SP/ASX 200 slightly rose +0.2% (+15.2 pts), closed at 8300 points, rose 3 days in a row.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 97 (65%) closed higher. 49% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 3 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -0.6% to +1.7%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.3%; Consumer Defensive was up +1.7%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Healthcare was down -0.6%, the worst performer.
● ALCOA (AAI) soared +6.4% (+$4.14), closed at $68.34, the best % gain in 1 month. The best performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● SOUTH32 (S32) soared +6.2% (+$0.22), closed at $3.77, the best % gain in more than 23 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($3.7, $3.61).
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● LIFE360 (360) sank -6.7% (-$1.53), closed at $21.22, a 29-day low, crossed below MA20 ($22.55). The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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