SP/ASX 200 slightly fell -0.2% (-18.9 pts) after a 4-day winning streak, closed at 8537 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 84 (56%) closed higher. 48% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 7 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 5 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.5% to +1.2%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.1%; Consumer Defensive was up +1.2%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Energy was down -1.5%, the worst performer.
● THE A2 MILK COMPANY (A2M) surged +19.7% (+$1.17), closed at $7.12, the best % gain in more than 83 months, also hit a YTD high, crossed above MA200 ($6.01). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● BLUESCOPE STEEL (BSL) spiked +13% (+$2.9), closed at $25.25, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in 99 months, also hit a record high.
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● BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK (BEN) largely retreated -15.3% (-$2.05), closed at $11.37, hit a YTD low, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($13.32, $13.23, $12.35). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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