Australian Stocks Higher at Close of Trade
Australian Stock Exchange Performance
Australia stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, boosted by strong gains in the technology and healthcare sectors. At the close in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 index added 0.77%, reflecting a positive trading session for the Australian stock market.
Top Performers
The best performers of the session included Altium Ltd, which surged by 28.91%, Appen Ltd, which added 10.17%, and Mesoblast Ltd, which was up by 9.09% in late trade.
Worst Performers
Conversely, the worst performers were Pro Medicus Ltd, which fell by 13.15%, Idp Education Ltd, which declined by 8.58%, and Whitehaven Coal Ltd, which was down by 5.86%.
Market Statistics
Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Sydney Stock Exchange, with 620 gaining, 561 declining, and 333 remaining unchanged. Altium Ltd traded at all-time highs, climbing by 28.91%.
Market Volatility and Commodity Prices
The volatility index, which measures the implied volatility of S&P/ASX 200 options, experienced a 3.13% decrease. Gold Futures for April delivery saw a marginal 0.01% decline to $2,004.05 per troy ounce. In commodities trading, both Crude oil and Brent oil contracts experienced minor declines.
Currency Market
In forex trading, AUD/USD remained unchanged at 0.65, while AUD/JPY fell by 0.40% to 97.39. The US Dollar Index Futures experienced a 0.05% decrease, closing at 104.56.
