SP/ASX 200 slightly rose +0.07% (+5.6 pts), closed at 7942.5 points, is testing MA20 (7922 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 81 (54%) closed higher, 73 of them rose with a lower volume. 56% of all ASX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 10 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 2 sectors closed down, ranging from -0.9% to +1.4%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.1%; Technology was up +1.4%, the best performer; Consumer Defensive was down -0.9%, the worst performer.
● CONTACT ENERGY (CEN) largely rebounded +4.5% (+$0.35), closed at $8.09, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($8.03, $7.78). The largest increase in volume.
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● GOLD ROAD RESOURCES (GOR) surged +13.9% (+$0.34), closed at $2.79, the best % gain in 59 months, also hit a record high, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($2.53, $2.51). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) plummeted -5% (-$2.01), closed at $37.99, hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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