SP/ASX 200 largely fell -1.7% (-141 pts), closed at 8168 points, the worst % loss in more than 3 months, also a 31-day low, crossed below MA50 (8301 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 18 (12%) closed higher. Only 24% of all ASX stocks ended higher, the least in more than 4 months.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were down with losses from -0.7% to -3.5%. 8 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.8%; Consumer Defensive was down -0.7%, but already the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Technology was down -3.5%, the worst performer.
● MESOBLAST (MSB) surged +54% (+$1.07), closed at $3.05, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 8 months, also hit a YTD high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● ZIP CO (ZIP) largely retreated -9% (-$0.28), closed at $2.84, the worst % loss in more than 4 months, also a 44-day low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● WESTGOLD RESOURCES (WGX) largely retreated -8.3% (-$0.27), closed at $2.97, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, is testing MA50 ($2.96).
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