The Australian stock market closed higher today, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 47.9 points (+0.62%) to finish at 7,837.6. The broader All Ordinaries Index followed suit, adding 53.3 points (+0.67%), while the Small Ordinaries Index climbed 20 points (+0.67%).
The market was driven by strong performances in Materials and Energy, as commodity prices held firm. Financials (+0.68%) and Industrials (+0.44%) also supported the rally.
Index | Last | Change | % Change |
S&P/ASX 200 | 7,837.6 | +47.9 | +0.62% |
All Ordinaries | 8,066.6 | +53.3 | +0.67% |
Small Ordinaries | 3,024.3 | +20.0 | +0.67% |
ASX 200 Resources | 5,209.9 | +89.9 | +1.76% |
ASX 200 Banks | 3,375.3 | +28.6 | +0.86% |
ASX All Technology | 3,469.5 | +19.5 | +0.57% |
Out of the 11 ASX sectors, 9 closed higher, highlighting a broad-based rally.
Sector | % Change |
Materials | +1.66% |
Energy | +1.37% |
Utilities | +0.98% |
Financials | +0.68% |
Industrials | +0.44% |
Telecommunication | +0.06% |
Real Estate | +0.05% |
Consumer Discretionary | +0.04% |
Consumer Staples | +0.01% |
Information Technology | -0.08% |
Healthcare | -0.46% |
The Materials sector, which includes major mining and resources companies, saw strong gains as iron ore and rare earth prices remained stable. Energy stocks also surged, following a rise in Brent Crude (+0.58%) and WTI Crude (+0.60%).
Healthcare stocks lagged, weighed down by weakness in Oneview Healthcare Plc (ONE) and Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CU6).
Top Performing Stocks
Code | Company | Last Price | % Change |
WGN | Wagners Holding Company Ltd | $1.61 | +10.65% |
OCC | Orthocell Ltd | $1.365 | +10.08% |
HTA | Hutchison Telecommunications | $0.024 | +9.09% |
ARU | Arafura Rare Earths Ltd | $0.18 | +9.09% |
MIN | Mineral Resources Ltd | $23.90 | +8.88% |
Wagners Holding Company Ltd (WGN) led the market with a 10.65% surge, driven by positive earnings guidance. Orthocell Ltd (OCC) also jumped 10.08%, following strong investor interest in its biotech advancements.
Code | Company | Last Price | % Change |
ERA | Energy Resources of Australia Ltd | $0.0025 | -16.67% |
ONE | Oneview Healthcare Plc | $0.31 | -6.06% |
DRO | Droneshield Ltd | $1.03 | -5.51% |
MMI | Metro Mining Ltd | $0.057 | -5.00% |
ZIM | Zimplats Holdings Ltd | $12.83 | -4.96% |
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) was the worst performer, tumbling 16.67%, likely due to regulatory concerns and weak uranium prices. Oneview Healthcare (ONE) also dropped 6.06%, after posting weaker-than-expected financial results.
Global markets surged overnight, providing positive sentiment for the ASX rally.
Major Global Indices Performance
Index | Last | Change | % Change |
Dow Jones | 41,488.19 | +674.62 | +1.65% |
NASDAQ | 17,754.09 | +451.07 | +2.61% |
S&P 500 | 5,638.94 | +117.42 | +2.13% |
Shanghai Comp. | 3,419.57 | +60.84 | +1.81% |
Nikkei 225 | 37,053.10 | +263.07 | +0.72% |
Hang Seng | 23,959.98 | +497.33 | +2.12% |
The NASDAQ led the rally (+2.61%), driven by strong tech earnings. The Dow Jones (+1.65%) also climbed as investors focused on economic resilience.
Commodities Overview
Commodity | Last Price | % Change |
Brent Crude (bbl) | $70.99 | +0.58% |
Gold (toz) | $2,996.70 | -0.15% |
Silver (toz) | $34.36 | -0.23% |
WTI Crude (bbl) | $67.58 | +0.60% |
Gold slightly declined amid US dollar strength, while oil prices rose on supply concerns.
Currency Exchange Rates (AUD)
Currency | Last Price | % Change |
USD | 0.6328 | +0.06% |
Euro | 0.5813 | -0.02% |
GBP | 0.4891 | +0.02% |
The Australian Dollar (AUD) held steady, supported by rising commodity prices.
With a normal volatility reading on the ASX VIX Index (15.7), the market sentiment remains cautiously bullish.
The ASX had a strong session today, with broad-based buying across sectors. Materials and Energy stocks led the rally, while Healthcare struggled. Investors should watch global market trends, commodity prices, and economic data releases for future direction.
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