Markets Live: Energy offsets Telstra slump
Shares rise, as strong gains in the energy sector offset a plunge in Telstra and real estate stocks.
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
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AMP AMP LIMITED
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
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ASX ASX LIMITED
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
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CCL COCA-COLA AMATIL LIMITED
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
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Updated: October 6, 2016 - 2:57PM
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Markets Live: Energy offsets Telstra slump
Shares rise, as strong gains in the energy sector offset a plunge in Telstra and real estate stocks.
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| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.761 | 0.7608 | -0.0014fall | -0.18% fall |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6792 | 0.6789 | -0.0008fall | -0.12% fall |
| Updated: October 6, 2016 - 2:27PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 13.95
- Change in
- -0.5840fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-4.02%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 2,654,513,222 | 1,460,756,542 | 732,988 |
| Industrial | 2,079,614,317 | 558,029,087 | 593,950 |
| Mining | 549,458,885 | 902,486,437 | 136,090 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
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| LIN | LINDIAN RESOURCES | 0.003rise | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| NCR | NUCOAL RESOURCES LTD | 0.012rise | 0.008 | 0.011 |
| HXG | HEXAGON RESOURCES | 0.260rise | 0.190 | 0.200 |
| GUL | GULLEWA LIMITED | 0.030rise | 0.024 | 0.029 |
| BRL | BATHURST RES LTD. | 0.043rise | 0.035 | 0.037 |
| BOE | BOSS RESOURCES LTD | 0.070rise | 0.057 | 0.058 |
| AIK | ARMIDALE INVEST CORP | 0.170rise | 0.145 | 0.150 |
| EML | EMERCHANTS LTD | 2.070rise | 1.795 | 1.845 |
| MEB | MEDIBIO LIMITED | 0.500rise | 0.435 | 0.445 |
| CGA | CONTANGO ASSET | 1.870rise | 1.650 | 1.650 |
| Updated: October 6, 2016 - 2:56PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHL | JAYEX HEALTHCARE LTD | 0.055fall | 0.078 | 0.076 |
| AER | AEERIS LTD | 0.071fall | 0.080 | 0.080 |
| VOC | VOCUS COMMS LTD | 5.520fall | 6.180 | 5.620 |
| CXU | CAULDRON ENERGY LTD | 0.051fall | 0.056 | 0.056 |
| INM | IRON MOUNTAIN INCORP | 45.110fall | 48.280 | 47.080 |
| AIZ | AIR NEW ZEALAND | 1.660fall | 1.705 | 1.705 |
| RNT | RENT.COM.AU LIMITED | 0.089fall | 0.091 | 0.091 |
| TGH | TEGEL GROUP HOLDINGS | 1.400fall | 1.430 | 1.430 |
| CMW | CROMWELL PROP | 0.925fall | 0.940 | 0.940 |
| ACR | ACRUX LIMITED | 0.325fall | 0.330 | 0.330 |
| Updated: October 6, 2016 - 2:57PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipodes Global Investment Company Limited | APL | 14/10/2016 | 1.10 |
| Broo Ltd | BEE | 12/09/2016 | 0.20 |
| CFOAM Limited | CFO | 29/07/2016 | 0.20 |
| Creso Pharma Limited | CPH | 12/10/2016 | 0.20 |
| Davenport Resources Limited | DAV | 27/10/2016 | 0.20 |
