SP/ASX 200 slightly rose +0.3% (+27.2 pts), closed at 8268 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 96 (64%) closed higher. 59% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, 4 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.8% to +1.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.4%; Consumer Defensive was up +1.2%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Utilities, Healthcare were down -0.8%, the worst performers.
● EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE (APE) surged +19.9% (+$2.48), closed at $14.93, the best % gain in nearly 58 months, also hit a YTD high, crossed above MA20 ($12.95). The best performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● IDP EDUCATION (IEL) sank -7.5% (-$0.89), closed at $10.9, fell 3 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 1 year, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● MERCURY NZ (MCY) largely retreated -7.1% (-$0.41), closed at $5.4, the worst % loss in more than 32 months, also a 21-day low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($5.71, $5.52).
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