SP/ASX 200 rose +0.4% (+37.3 pts), closed at 8444 points, hit a record high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 88 (59%) closed higher, 74 of them rose with a lower volume. 57% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 7 sectors closed up, 2 sectors closed down, 3 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -0.4% to +1.6%. 4 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.4%; Healthcare was up +1.6%, the best performer; Energy was down -0.4%, but already the worst performer.
● ALCOA (AAI) largely retreated -3.2% (-$2.33), closed at $70.67. The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● TUAS (TUA) largely rose +3.1% (+$0.17), closed at $5.6, a 37-day high. The largest increase in volume.
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● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely rebounded +9% (+$0.69), closed at $8.32, the best % gain in 2 months, also a 117-day high, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($7.76, $7.72, $7.67). The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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