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The Latest on the S&P/ASX 200: Weekly Recap of Highs and Lows
Overview
Welcome to the latest edition of the 52-Week Series, where we examine the recent performance of the S&P/ASX 200 stocks that have reached new yearly highs and lows over the past week. Monitoring these trends enables investors to identify patterns that may signal future market movements driven by various factors.
Sector Performance: Highs and Lows
Here’s a summary of stock performances across different sectors:
- Materials: 4 highs, 0 lows
- Financials: 3 highs, 1 low
- Industrials: 2 highs, 0 lows
- Technology: 2 highs, 0 lows
- Energy: 1 high, 0 lows
- Health Care: 1 high, 0 lows
- Telecommunications: 1 high, 0 lows
- Consumer Discretionary: 0 highs, 1 low
- Utilities: 0 highs, 1 low
- Real Estate: 0 highs, 0 lows
- Consumer Staples: 0 highs, 0 lows
Insights from the Data
The latest data indicates a relatively stable market environment, with limited movement overall and no significant upheavals. The S&P/ASX 200 index remains buoyed around record highs. Notable stocks such as Metcash, Pro Medicus, and Orica are contributing to this upward trend, driven by strong earnings reports. In contrast, sectors like Banks, Industrials, and Gold have experienced a period of consolidation.
Current market conditions suggest a wait-and-see approach as investors anticipate upcoming catalysts, including trade policies under the Biden administration, potential interest rate cuts, and the looming August earnings season. Lack of strong sector clusters breaking out signals a period of cautious trading, which could soon shift as new influences emerge.
ASX 200 Stocks Reaching 52-Week Highs
The following table lists the ASX 200 stocks that have achieved 52-week highs, along with their performance metrics:
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTS | Metcash | $4.07 | Consumer Staples | 4.1% | -5.6% |
| DYL | Deep Yellow | $1.69 | Energy | -4.5% | 181.7% |
| NWL | Netwealth Group | $34.18 | Financials | 4.2% | 171.3% |
| SOL | Washington H Soul Pattinson | $42.61 | Financials | 2.2% | 77.9% |
| MPL | Medibank Private | $5.01 | Financials | 0.6% | 50.9% |
| PME | Pro Medicus | $307.89 | Health Care | 9.7% | 581.3% |
| VNT | Ventia Services Group | $5.11 | Industrials | -0.4% | 104.4% |
| DOW | Downer EDI | $6.43 | Industrials | 1.9% | 25.3% |
| NEM | Newmont Corp | $90.98 | Materials | 2.9% | N/A |
| BKW | Brickworks | $34.90 | Materials | 1.8% | 84.8% |
| ORI | Orica | $19.69 | Materials | 2.2% | 28.4% |
| SGM | Sims | $16.06 | Materials | 5.2% | 18.1% |
| 360 | Life360 | $33.11 | Technology | 4.1% | 812.1% |
| MP1 | Megaport | $13.48 | Technology | -4.9% | 112.6% |
| EVT | EVT | $16.35 | Telecommunications | -0.4% | 19.4% |
Performance data is noted as of Friday, 4 July 2025.
ASX 200 Stocks Reaching 52-Week Lows
This table lists the ASX 200 stocks that have dropped to 52-week lows:
| Ticker | Company | Close | Sector | 1 Week Change | 1 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMP | Domino’s Pizza | $17.74 | Consumer Discretionary | -7.1% | -76.4% |
| HMC | HMC Capital | $4.37 | Financials | -13.6% | -9.3% |
| AGL | AGL Energy | $10.05 | Utilities | 2.7% | 20.2% |
Again, performance data is relevant as of Friday, 4 July 2025.
Conclusion
The ASX market showcases a mix of highs and lows, reflecting investor sentiment amidst a stable but cautious environment. As players await stronger market signals, the focus remains on earnings reports and global economic developments that may influence trading trajectories going forward.
