$A rebounds as yuan enters 'comfort zone'
The Australian dollar rebounded on Thursday on hopes China will not let the yuan depreciate more after its central bank stepped up its verbal support for the currency.
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Movers
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AGL AGL ENERGY LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- 0.04% rise
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AMC AMCOR LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.19% fall
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AMP AMP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.98% fall
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ANZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.49% fall
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APA APA GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.23% rise
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ASX ASX LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.14% fall
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AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.79% fall
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BHP BHP BILLITON LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.72% fall
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BXB BRAMBLES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.
- Percentage up/down
- -1.30% fall
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CCL COCA-COLA AMATIL LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.90% rise
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CPU COMPUTERSHARE LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.40% fall
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CSL CSL LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.88% rise
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CTX CALTEX AUSTRALIA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.89% rise
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DXS DEXUS PROPERTY GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.73% rise
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GMG GOODMAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.71% rise
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GPT GPT GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 1.21% rise
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IAG INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.99% fall
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IPL INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.28% rise
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JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC
- Percentage up/down
- -0.50% fall
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LLC LENDLEASE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.41% fall
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MGR MIRVAC GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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MPL MEDIBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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MQG MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.01% fall
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NAB NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.06% fall
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NCM NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 5.14% rise
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ORG ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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ORI ORICA LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.01% fall
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OSH OIL SEARCH LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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QAN QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.48% fall
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QBE QBE INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.43% fall
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RHC RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.13% rise
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RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.37% fall
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S32 SOUTH32 LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.43% fall
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SCG SCENTRE GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- 0.87% rise
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SEK SEEK LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.20% fall
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SGP STOCKLAND
- Percentage up/down
- 1.10% rise
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SHL SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.23% fall
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STO SANTOS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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SUN SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.88% fall
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SYD SYDNEY AIRPORT
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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TCL TRANSURBAN GROUP
- Percentage up/down
- -0.58% fall
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TLS TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.
- Percentage up/down
- -0.39% fall
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TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -0.09% fall
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VCX VICINITY CENTRES
- Percentage up/down
- 0.00% steady
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WBC WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
- Percentage up/down
- -1.15% fall
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WES WESFARMERS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.54% fall
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WFD WESTFIELD CORPORATION
- Percentage up/down
- 1.08% rise
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WOW WOOLWORTHS LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.59% fall
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WPL WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
- Percentage up/down
- -1.83% fall
Currencies
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7217 | 0.7215 | 0.0001rise | 0.01% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6865 | 0.6859 | 0.0000steady | 0.00% steady |
| Updated: December 31, 2016 - 9:00AM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 12.76
- Change in
- 0.5980rise
- Percentage up/down
- (4.92%) rise
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 2,228,349,699 | 946,939,244 | 477,548 |
| Industrial | 1,656,421,523 | 322,283,644 | 368,003 |
| Mining | 551,256,242 | 624,475,457 | 106,915 |
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ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA | CELSIUS RESOURCE LTD | 0.021rise | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| RDF | REDFLEX HOLDINGS | 0.490rise | 0.360 | 0.360 |
| IIL | INNATE IMMUNO | 1.155rise | 0.850 | 0.780 |
| HOG | HAWKLEY OIL AND GAS | 0.007rise | 0.006 | 0.007 |
| IP1 | INT PAYMENT TECH LTD | 0.230rise | 0.200 | 0.000 |
| PVE | PO VALLEY ENERGY LTD | 0.025rise | 0.022 | 0.022 |
| SFC | SCHAFFER CORP. LTD. | 5.990rise | 5.500 | 5.450 |
| DTS | DRAGONTAIL SYSTEMS | 0.250rise | 0.230 | 0.000 |
| CWY | CLEANAWAY WASTE LTD | 1.260rise | 1.190 | 1.175 |
| BSA | BSA LIMITED | 0.380rise | 0.360 | 0.340 |
| Updated: December 30, 2016 - 2:30PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQS | AQUIS ENT LTD | 0.050fall | 0.069 | 0.052 |
| OFW | OILFIELD WORKFORCE | 0.190fall | 0.250 | 0.250 |
| LAM | LARAMIDE RES LTD | 0.200fall | 0.240 | 0.220 |
| AB1 | ANIMOCA BRANDS CORP | 0.058fall | 0.067 | 0.089 |
| HOT | HOTCOPPER HOLDINGS | 0.175fall | 0.200 | 0.200 |
| POW | PROTEAN ENERGY LTD | 0.007fall | 0.008 | 0.007 |
| MUS | MUSTANG RESOURCES | 0.020fall | 0.022 | 0.025 |
| DMG | DRAGON MOUNTAIN GOLD | 0.010fall | 0.011 | 0.011 |
| AZS | AZURE MINERALS | 0.020fall | 0.022 | 0.025 |
| FEL | FE LIMITED | 0.022fall | 0.024 | 0.036 |
| Updated: December 30, 2016 - 2:30PM | ||||
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 |