The S&P/ASX 200 slipped on Thursday, shedding 27.80 points or 0.32% to close at 8,709.40, with declines led by Bapcor Limited and Boss Energy Ltd. Bapcor dropped 28.38%, marking the steepest fall of the session, while Boss Energy lost 6.43%. Despite the day's pullback, the benchmark index has risen 0.81% over the past five trading sessions and sits 0.76% below its 52-week high.
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index edged down 2.70 points or 0.08% to 3,378.60, though it remains up 2.04% for the week. Companies within the small cap sector were active and you can read more about those activities below.