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Australian Stocks Experience Marginal Decline as A-REITs and Tech Sectors Weigh on Market

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In the aftermath of Wednesday’s trading session, Australian stocks witnessed a modest downturn, with the S&P/ASX 200 registering a 0.07% decline. The market was influenced by losses in the A-REITs, IT, and Telecoms Services sectors.

At the close in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 stood at a decrease of 0.07%. Notable performers included Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX:RSG), which saw a rise of 2.70% or 0.01 points, closing at 0.38. Similarly, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX:TAH) and Qbe Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) exhibited positive momentum, gaining 2.41% and 2.35%, respectively, at the end of the trading day.

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Conversely, Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) emerged as the session’s worst performer, experiencing a substantial 27.41% decline to 1.23 points. Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:ZIP) also faced losses, dropping 7.64% and 6.10%, respectively.

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Market dynamics on the Sydney Stock Exchange revealed a prevalence of falling stocks, outnumbering advancing ones by 751 to 485, with 335 holding steady.

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Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) notably touched a 5-year low, concluding the session at 1.23 with a staggering 27.41% decrease.

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The S&P/ASX 200 VIX, indicating the implied volatility of S&P/ASX 200 options, experienced a 7.63% decrease, reaching a new 3-month low at 10.52.

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In commodities trading, Gold Futures for December delivery witnessed a marginal decline of 0.05%, settling at $2,000.50 per troy ounce. Meanwhile, Crude oil for January delivery dipped by 0.01% to $77.76 per barrel, and the January Brent oil contract decreased by 0.02% to $82.43 per barrel.

On the currency front, AUD/USD remained unchanged at 0.65, while AUD/JPY rose by 0.02% to 97.30.

The US Dollar Index Futures demonstrated a 0.10% increase, reaching 103.56.

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As the market closed, investors are closely monitoring the dynamic shifts, contemplating the implications of sector-specific performances on the overall market trajectory.

 

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