ASX gained +12.3 point(1:25PM) after a cautious start on Tuesday, supported by mining stocks and the most some banks. Coal and steel shares were stronger on firmer steel prices, and some retail and consumer-related stocks gained with some investors more upbeat on the overall economy, Jarvis said.
Chinese shares in Shanghai declined Tuesday after rising in the previous four sessions, while Hong Kong stocks lost ground after rising in the last three sessions as investors locked in profits. Top 10 Losses
ASX Code Value Change COH 55.280 -02.66% or -1.510 IXJ 55.770 -01.73% or -0.980 IVV 120.630 -00.49% or -0.590 PPT 32.990 -01.64% or -0.550 CHB 22.540 -02.09% or -0.480 WPL 44.040 -01.03% or -0.460 RIO 59.400 -00.57% or -0.340 ASX 36.440 -00.98% or -0.360 IVE 60.950 -00.65% or -0.400 IEU 42.010 -00.85% or -0.3
Top 10 Gains ASX Code Value Change AEF 21.000 05.00% or 1.000 SGM 28.530 02.33% or 0.650 BBG 9.320 04.72% or 0.420 CPB 22.000 01.85% or 0.400 MQG 42.340 00.93% or 0.390 ANN 8.920 04.45% or 0.380 HCT 0.500 284.62% or 0.370 NWS 14.580 02.53% or 0.360 NWSLV 12.530 02.87% or 0.350 ISG 12.370 02.83% or 0.340
Price range
RCP .019c to .026c SDL .17c to .185c NSL .017c to .022c