ASX/200 Closed Lower by 0.15%, Dragged down by Energy
By the end of the trading session on 22 March 2024, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 ended lower by 0.15% and settled at 7,770.60. Out of 11 sectors, 07 closed lower along with the ASX 200.
A-REIT and Healthcare were the top-gaining sectors, gaining 1.35% and 1.04% respectively in their index values. Energy and Materials were the top-losing sectors, losing 1.36% and 0.81% respectively in their index values.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (ASX: FPH) and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX: VUK) were the top gainers, with 7.706% and 4.050% growth in share prices, respectively. On the other hand, Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD) and Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) were the top losers, with 6.250% and 5.277% drop in share prices, respectively.
In New York, the three primary stock indexes reached new highs, with their gains slightly tempered due to Apple dropping 4.1% amid a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice.
On the ASX, energy shares declined by 1.3% following a dip in crude oil prices, influenced by a stronger US dollar and mixed feelings about the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts, causing Brent to close under $US86.
Gold's price decreased to approximately $US2180 an ounce, even after hitting a new high, maintaining a roughly 10% increase since mid-February.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare saw a 7.7% increase to $24.18, leading the gains on the ASX 200 after revising its yearly earnings forecast upwards.
Market updates show the Dow rising by 0.68%, the S&P 500 by 0.32%, and the NASDAQ by 0.20%.
Conversely, the Hang Seng fell by -2.66%, while the FTSE 100 experienced a 1.88% increase.
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ASX/200 Closed Lower by 0.15%, Dragged down by Energy
By the end of the trading session on 22 March 2024, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 ended lower by 0.15% and settled at 7,770.60. Out of 11 sectors, 07 closed lower along with the ASX 200.
A-REIT and Healthcare were the top-gaining sectors, gaining 1.35% and 1.04% respectively in their index values. Energy and Materials were the top-losing sectors, losing 1.36% and 0.81% respectively in their index values.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (ASX: FPH) and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX: VUK) were the top gainers, with 7.706% and 4.050% growth in share prices, respectively. On the other hand, Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD) and Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) were the top losers, with 6.250% and 5.277% drop in share prices, respectively.
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In New York, the three primary stock indexes reached new highs, with their gains slightly tempered due to Apple dropping 4.1% amid a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice.
Top 5 Gainers and Losers Scoreboard:
90-Day Average Volume Outlier:
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
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