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Weekly Overview of ASX 200: Fresh Highs and Lows
In this week’s edition of our 52-Week Series, we examine the latest shifts within the S&P/ASX 200, highlighting stocks that have reached new year-to-date highs and lows. Monitoring these changes provides insights into evolving market trends across various sectors.
When numerous stocks in a specific sector achieve new highs or lows, it may indicate significant drivers at play. These can include changes in commodity prices, fluctuations in demand (for instance, in the tech sector or defensive stocks), or corporate earnings that exceed or fail to meet projections.
Sector Breakdown: 52-Week Highs and Lows
- Financials: 6 Highs, 0 Lows
- Discretionary: 6 Highs, 0 Lows
- Materials: 5 Highs, 1 Low
- Industrials: 5 Highs, 0 Lows
- Real Estate: 4 Highs, 4 Lows
- Telecommunications: 4 Highs, 0 Lows
- Technology: 3 Highs, 3 Lows
- Health Care: 2 Highs, 0 Lows
- Utilities: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
- Energy: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
- Staples: 0 Highs, 0 Lows
Insights from Recent Data
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Diverse Participation: The S&P/ASX 200 has hit two all-time highs recently, featuring varied participation across sectors. Notably, defensive areas like Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Healthcare exhibited relative weakness, while sectors linked to growth have been more stable, signalling a robust market amid the busy FY25 reporting season.
- Financial Sector Dynamics: While certain parts of the Financials sector — including major banks and insurance firms — appear weaker, asset managers and fund administrators continue to thrive.
Highlighting ASX 200 Stocks at 52-Week Highs
Discretionary Stocks
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPW | Temple & Webster | $26.02 | 5.9% | 469.4% |
| JBH | JB HI-FI | $117.70 | 4.5% | 155.7% |
| NCK | Nick Scali | $20.49 | 5.8% | 103.7% |
| WES | Wesfarmers | $90.26 | 6.2% | 87.9% |
| APE | Eagers Automotive | $20.65 | 3.4% | 52.7% |
| HVN | Harvey Norman | $6.03 | 3.6% | 34.9% |
Financial Stocks
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDG | Generation Development Group | $6.38 | 6.0% | 374.5% |
| HUB | Hub24 | $106.67 | -0.1% | 326.9% |
| NWL | Netwealth Group | $36.99 | -0.6% | 171.8% |
| AMP | AMP | $1.88 | 15.0% | 62.3% |
| CGF | Challenger | $8.35 | 2.1% | 15.2% |
| NHF | NIB | $7.63 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
Industrial Stocks
| Ticker | Company | Close | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASB | Austal | $6.94 | 7.9% | 157.0% |
| VNT | Ventia Services | $5.25 | 0.2% | 93.7% |
| MND | Monadelphous Group | $19.72 | 1.6% | 72.2% |
| ALQ | ALS | $18.49 | 2.4% | 54.5% |
| DOW | Downer EDI | $6.95 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
Notable 52-Week Lows in the ASX 200
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates | $7.68 | Consumer Staples | 2.0% | -37.9% |
| HMC | HMC Capital | $3.57 | Real Estate | 1.1% | -31.7% |
| BOE | Boss Energy | $1.82 | Energy | 6.5% | -27.1% |
| BGL | Bellevue Gold | $0.90 | Materials | 15.5% | 1.7% |
| TLX | Telix Pharmaceuticals | $17.64 | Health Care | -12.5% | 118.3% |
| LNW | Light & Wonder | $118.75 | Discretionary | -20.2% | NA |
This summary encapsulates the recent performance of the ASX 200, revealing both areas of growth and those struggling in the current climate. Investors should consider these trends and stock performances for informed decision-making in the evolving market landscape.
