Markets Live: ASX jumps on oil
Shares climb in early trade as a big jump in oil boosts energy stocks, while Bellamy's enters a trading halt.
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AGL AGL ENERGY 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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CCL COCA-COLA AMATIL LIMITED
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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Market Indices
Updated: December 12, 2016 - 1:20PM
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- 203.00
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Markets Live: ASX jumps on oil
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| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7459 | 0.7455 | 0.0004rise | 0.05% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.707 | 0.7062 | 0.0006rise | 0.08% rise |
| Updated: December 12, 2016 - 12:51PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 12.15
- Change in
- -0.3820fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-3.05%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 2,252,636,188 | 1,378,971,598 | 530,713 |
| Industrial | 1,655,310,651 | 406,204,161 | 417,923 |
| Mining | 577,088,441 | 972,601,613 | 109,695 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMU | IMUGENE LIMITED | 0.021rise | 0.017 | 0.012 |
| LEG | LEGEND MINING | 0.018rise | 0.016 | 0.013 |
| ESR | ESTRELLA RES LTD | 0.065rise | 0.059 | 0.061 |
| GCS | GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION | 0.580rise | 0.535 | 0.535 |
| ST1 | SPIRIT TELECOM LTD | 0.039rise | 0.036 | 0.035 |
| HML | HENRY MORGAN LIMITED | 1.400rise | 1.300 | 1.250 |
| CR8 | CRE8TEK LIMITED | 0.105rise | 0.098 | 0.060 |
| IRD | IRON ROAD LTD | 0.160rise | 0.150 | 0.140 |
| BPT | BEACH ENERGY LIMITED | 0.940rise | 0.900 | 0.882 |
| TND | TOP END MINERALS LTD | 0.072rise | 0.070 | 0.049 |
| Updated: December 12, 2016 - 1:20PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTG | Q TECHNOLOGY GRP LTD | 0.002fall | 0.003 | 0.004 |
| LAM | LARAMIDE RES LTD | 0.200fall | 0.250 | 0.220 |
| TSV | TRANSERV ENERGY LTD | 0.007fall | 0.008 | 0.014 |
| LNU | LINIUS TECH LIMITED | 0.036fall | 0.040 | 0.040 |
| REY | REY RESOURCES LTD | 0.045fall | 0.050 | 0.060 |
| CXZ | CONNEXION MEDIA LTD | 0.090fall | 0.100 | 0.095 |
| HMX | HAMMER METALS LTD | 0.040fall | 0.044 | 0.047 |
| AQG | ALACER GOLD CORP. | 2.010fall | 2.160 | 2.250 |
| PWN | PARKWAY MINLS NL | 0.021fall | 0.022 | 0.022 |
| RNT | RENT.COM.AU LIMITED | 0.087fall | 0.091 | 0.092 |
| Updated: December 12, 2016 - 1:20PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Solutions Group Ltd | 4WD | 16/12/2016 | 1.00 |
| Ardea Resources Ltd | ARL | 09/01/2017 | 0.20 |
| Axsesstoday Ltd | AXL | 21/12/2016 | 1.00 |
| Blockchain Global Ltd | BCG | 0.20 | |
| Blackstone Minerals Ltd | BSX | 20/12/2016 | 0.20 |
