The S&P/ASX 200 finished lower on Monday, slipping 10.20 points, or 0.12%, to 8,624.40. The weakest performers in the index were Boss Energy Ltd and West African Resources Ltd, which fell 4.75% and 3.82% respectively. Over the past 5 days, the benchmark is still up 0.69% and has gained 5.70% year to date.
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index (XSO) closed at 3,666.60, down 3.70 points, or 0.10%, today and 5.10 points, or 0.14%, over the past 5 days.