SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.3% (-23.7 pts), closed at 8330 points, fell 3 days in a row.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 53 (35%) closed higher. 42% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 3 sectors closed up, 9 sectors closed down, ranging from -1% to +1.8%. 3 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.2%; Technology was up +1.8%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Utilities was down -1%, the worst performer.
● BEACH ENERGY (BPT) largely rebounded +9.9% (+$0.12), closed at $1.335, the best % gain in more than 38 months, also a 96-day high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($1.27, $1.26). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● VENTIA SERVICES GROUP (VNT) largely retreated -22.6% (-$0.97), closed at $3.33, a 215-day low, crossed below MA200 ($4.1). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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