Steady day to top off positive week for investors

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 share index remained rather steady today to cap off a good week for investors, losing 0.10%. 

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) continued to perform despite the other banks sagging behind today, gaining 1.43% for the day of trading.

BHP ended the day down 1.01% along with Blackmores (BKL) falling 1.54%.

Gainers and Losers

The biggest gainers on Friday were:

• Mesoblast +11.3%
• Mineral Resources +5.2%
• Sandfire Resources +4.1%
• Graincorp +3.7%
• Nufarm +3.4%

The biggest declines were:

• Oil Search -5.1%
• Washington H Soul Pattinson -5%
• EML Payments -4.7%
• Cromwell Property -4.5%
• Orica -4.1%

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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.