Markets Live: Harvey Norman's record high
Shares fall in early trade as miners take a hit following a drop in commodity prices, but Harvey Norman is a bright spot.
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Updated: August 31, 2016 - 12:35PM
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Markets Live: Harvey Norman's record high
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| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7527 | 0.7523 | 0.0014rise | 0.19% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.675 | 0.6744 | 0.0006rise | 0.09% rise |
| Updated: August 31, 2016 - 12:06PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 13.56
- Change in
- 0.5130rise
- Percentage up/down
- (3.93%) rise
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 2,234,480,744 | 1,204,400,367 | 528,625 |
| Industrial | 1,744,288,664 | 406,042,662 | 430,484 |
| Mining | 480,797,101 | 798,000,064 | 95,288 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRP | REALM RESOURCES LTD | 0.021rise | 0.004 | 0.002 |
| SMR | STANMORE COAL LTD | 0.420rise | 0.330 | 0.310 |
| ZER | ZETA RESOURCES LTD | 0.400rise | 0.330 | 0.235 |
| FBR | FASTBRICK ROBOTICS | 0.057rise | 0.049 | 0.032 |
| YAL | YANCOAL AUST LTD | 0.145rise | 0.125 | 0.100 |
| RHC | RAMSAY HEALTH CARE | 82.990rise | 77.350 | 79.730 |
| SXL | STHN CROSS MEDIA | 1.537rise | 1.445 | 1.260 |
| RFG | RETAIL FOOD GROUP | 7.040rise | 6.720 | 5.840 |
| AIA | AUCKLAND INTERNATION | 7.270rise | 6.950 | 7.010 |
| MTO | MOTORCYCLE HLDG | 3.950rise | 3.800 | 3.520 |
| Updated: August 31, 2016 - 12:36PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHE | ESTIA HEALTH LTD | 3.330fall | 4.730 | 4.500 |
| UBN | URBANISE.COM LTD | 0.220fall | 0.280 | 0.400 |
| GLB | GLOBE INTERNATIONAL | 1.000fall | 1.245 | 1.340 |
| WLD | WELLARD LIMITED | 0.275fall | 0.325 | 0.375 |
| PAC | PACIFIC GRP LTD | 4.000fall | 4.680 | 4.350 |
| MTL | MANALTO LTD | 0.030fall | 0.035 | 0.050 |
| NEU | NEUREN PHARMACEUT. | 0.041fall | 0.047 | 0.052 |
| MTR | MANTRA GROUP LTD | 2.870fall | 3.060 | 2.990 |
| JHC | JAPARA HEALTHCARE LT | 2.090fall | 2.200 | 2.420 |
| PTM | PLATINUM ASSET | 5.330fall | 5.510 | 5.480 |
| Updated: August 31, 2016 - 12:36PM | ||||
Companies
| Code | Time | Announcement |
|---|---|---|
| WNR | 12:14PM | Wingara Ag announces results for year ended 30 June 2016 |
| IAM | 12:13PM | Intiger Group Accounts |
| WNR | 12:09PM | Appendix 4E - Preliminary Financial Report 30 June 2016 |
| IAM | 12:08PM | Securities Trading Policy |
| IAM | 12:07PM | Terms & Condition - Options and Incentive Option Plan |
| PSC | 12:04PM | Change of Director's Interest Notice (x3) |
| IPT | 12:03PM | 70 m thick zone mineralisation in 3rd discovery Silica Hill |
| TDX | 12:03PM | Initial Director's Interest Notice |
| TDX | 12:03PM | Initial Director's Interest Notice |
| TDX | 12:02PM | Initial Director's Interest Notice |
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Labs Limited | AD3 | 0.20 | |
| Broo Ltd | BEE | 12/09/2016 | 0.20 |
| CoAssets Limited | CA8 | 05/07/2016 | 0.40 |
| CFOAM Limited | CFO | 29/07/2016 | 0.20 |
| DomaCom Limited | DCL | 18/08/2016 | 0.75 |
