SP/ASX 200 rose +0.8% (+64 pts) after a 5-day losing streak, closed at 8314 points, crossed above MA50 (8299 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 111 (74%) closed higher. 54% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 9 sectors closed up, 3 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.8% to +1.4%. 7 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up +0.7%; Industrials was up +1.4%, the best performer; Energy was down -0.8%, the worst performer.
● MERCURY NZ (MCY) largely rebounded +4.7% (+$0.24), closed at $5.34. The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● WESTGOLD RESOURCES (WGX) surged +4.3% (+$0.13), closed at $3.15, a 36-day high.
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● WHITEHAVEN COAL (WHC) largely fell -3.2% (-$0.21), closed at $6.31, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, also a 69-day low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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