Stocks in Australia Close Higher with Gains in Multiple Sectors
Australian Stocks Close with a 0.09% Rise
Australia stocks closed higher on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising 0.09%. Gains in various sectors led to an overall positive trend in the stock market.
Top Performers and Laggards in the Market
Top performers during the session included the A2 Milk Company Ltd, which saw a 14.55% increase, and Appen Ltd, which added 9.23%. On the other hand, Lend Lease Group and Nuix Ltd were among the worst performers, with declines of 14.51% and 11.05% respectively.
Market Statistics
- Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Sydney Stock Exchange by 603 to 559, with 310 ending unchanged.
- Shares in Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd rose to 52-week highs, gaining 5.67%.
Commodities and Currency Movements
Gold Futures for April delivery saw a 0.36% increase, while Crude oil for delivery in April fell 0.76%.
In currency trading, AUD/USD remained unchanged, and the AUD/JPY rose by 0.15%. The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.05%.
Overall, the Australian stock market displayed resilience and an upward trend, with multiple sectors contributing to the positive performance of various stocks.
The image carousel showcases the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the stock market, reflecting the diverse movements observed during the trading day.
