Third green day in a row as ASX adds another 0.9%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 share index added 0.9% today to near its 11-month high to break over 6800 points.
The banks and CSL continued to perform with the healthcare giant adding 2.16%.
Consequently, the miners took a hit as iron ore prices continue to drop with BHP down 2.15% and Rio Tinto (RIO) falling 1.10%.
Gainers and Losers
The biggest gainers on Wednesday were:
- Virgin Money UK +14.6%
- Corporate Travel +6.4%
- Carsales.com +6.3%
- Flight Centre +4.9%
- Ingenia Communities +4.8%
The biggest declines were:
- Northern Star -4.2%
- Saracen Mineral -4.1%
- South32 -2.9%
- BHP -2.2%
- Mineral Resources -1.9%
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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.
