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Weekly Recap of 52-Week Highs and Lows: S&P/ASX 200 Analysis
Welcome to this week’s edition of the 52-Week Series, where we highlight the S&P/ASX 200 stocks that have reached new yearly highs and lows. Monitoring these movements aids in unveiling significant market trends across various sectors.
Identifying clusters of stocks within a sector that are hitting new highs or lows typically signals strong underlying factors—these can arise from shifting commodity prices, evolving demand patterns (like movement towards AI or defensive sectors), or companies exceeding or falling short of earnings expectations.
Sector Highlights: 52-Week Highs and Lows
- Financials: 6 Highs, 0 Lows
- Industrials: 5 Highs, 0 Lows
- Consumer Discretionary: 4 Highs, 1 Low
- Materials: 4 Highs, 1 Low
- Real Estate: 2 Highs, 0 Lows
- Technology: 2 Highs, 0 Lows
- Telecommunications: 2 Highs, 0 Lows
- Health Care: 0 Highs, 1 Low
- Energy: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
- Consumer Staples: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
Key Takeaways from the Data
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Strength in Financials and Industrials: These sectors are the frontrunners with the most stocks reaching new 52-week highs. This surge is supported by:
- Safe-haven demand lifting stocks like Commonwealth Bank and Brambles;
- A higher yield environment benefiting insurance firms;
- Decreased electoral uncertainty easing the path for companies such as Ventia.
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Consumer Discretionary Sector Robustness: Major players like Wesfarmers and JB Hi-Fi are achieving yearly highs. Analysts at UBS note that this sector typically outperforms after elections, spurred by enhanced consumer confidence and spending, backed by clarity in policy and economic stability.
- Gold Miners on the Rise: Gold mining firms are experiencing a resurgence due to concerns around the US deficit and credit ratings, which have created favourable conditions for bullion prices. Some companies are showing a noteworthy recovery trajectory, nearing their annual highs.
Notable ASX 200 Stocks Reaching 52-Week Highs
Financials
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | AUB Group | $34.56 | -0.3% | 93.4% |
| QBE | QBE Insurance | $23.17 | 2.9% | 89.5% |
| CBA | Commonwealth Bank | $173.84 | 2.5% | 64.9% |
| MPL | Medibank Private | $4.82 | 1.7% | 52.5% |
| CGF | Challenger | $7.51 | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| BOQ | Bank of Queensland | $7.72 | 0.5% | 3.2% |
Industrials
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BXB | Brambles | $22.06 | 1.1% | 100.7% |
| QAN | Qantas Airways | $10.23 | 0.2% | 89.1% |
| VNT | Ventia Services Group | $4.79 | 3.0% | 87.8% |
| MND | Monadelphous Group | $17.27 | 1.0% | 62.6% |
| QUB | Qube Holdings | $4.25 | 0.2% | 44.6% |
Other ASX 200 Stocks at 52-Week Highs
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPW | Temple & Webster | $20.38 | Discretionary | 4.6% | 379.5% |
| JBH | JB HI-FI | $108.66 | Discretionary | 5.7% | 139.9% |
| WES | Wesfarmers | $82.31 | Discretionary | -0.3% | 79.0% |
| EMR | Emerald Resources | $4.57 | Materials | 8.8% | 277.7% |
52-Week Lows Overview
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS | Healius | $0.98 | Health Care | -9.7% | -75.1% |
| DMP | Domino’s Pizza | $24.12 | Discretionary | -4.3% | -64.3% |
| NUF | Nufarm | $2.47 | Materials | -39.3% | -53.7% |
This analysis reflects the performance of ASX 200 stocks as of 23 May 2025, showcasing how the market is responding to current economic factors and consumer sentiments. As trends emerge, investors are encouraged to remain attentive to these movements to inform their decisions.
