Rocky end to the week as market sheds 1.30%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 share index dropped 1.30% today as investors offloaded their holdings before the weekend.
CSL and Woodside Petroleum (WPL) were some of the worst stocks affected, both being down over 5% for the day.
The miners also were hit hard with BHP down 2.45% and Rio Tinto (RIO) down 3.32% at the end of the session.
Gainers and Losers
The biggest gainers on Friday were:
- COH +8.4%
- Z1P +5.56%
- CWN +5.34%
- ING +3.59%
- QBE +3.10%
The biggest declines were:
- IPH -6.4%
- TWE -6.13%
- PBH -5.58%
- WPL -5.29%
- CSL -5.04%
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Disclaimer:
This article does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of a particular person or entity. Before acting on any investment strategy or advice you should first consult with your current ASIC accredited investment professional or seek out a compliant investment professional for such.
