The S&P/ASX 200 inched higher on Thursday, finishing up 12.60 points, or 0.15%, at 8,592.00 to move back above its 20-day moving average. James Hardie Industries PLC and Ramelius Resources Ltd led the gains, rising 6.85% and 6.72% respectively. Despite the day’s advance, the index is down 0.31% over the past 5 days but remains 5.31% higher year to date.
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index (XSO) closed at 3,649.50, down 6.30 points or 0.17% today, extending its decline to 40.50 points, or 1.10%, over the last 5 sessions.