Which companies were the top gainers?

Westgold Resources, Healius, and AMP led the gains.

How did commodities perform?

Gold and crude oil prices recorded gains.

ASX 200 and Other Index Movements as Australian Shares End Lower

2 min read | August 08, 2025 03:00 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Top Gainers of the Session

Among the standout performers, Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) advanced as demand in the mining segment supported its position. Healius (ASX:HLS) recorded gains in the health care category, reflecting positive sentiment toward select diagnostic and medical service providers. AMP (ASX:AMP) also finished stronger, with buying activity in the financial space contributing to its rise.

Notable Decliners

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) experienced a decline during the day, weighing on the broader market. Platinum Asset Management (ASX:PTM) also ended weaker, marking a drop within the asset management arena. News Corp B DRC (ASX:NWS) posted losses in the media segment, adding to downward market momentum.

Sector Performance

Health care stocks saw selling interest with several companies facing declines. Industrials were also under pressure, reflecting reduced activity across select transportation and infrastructure-linked entities. Financial stocks traded mixed, with some banking and diversified financial groups offsetting weakness in asset management and exchange-related counters.

Commodity and Currency Moves

In commodities, gold futures extended gains, while crude oil benchmarks edged higher. Brent oil also moved upward, supported by steady trading sentiment. In the currency market, the Australian dollar strengthened against the US dollar and the Japanese yen.

Broader Market Breadth

Advancing stocks outnumbered decliners on the Sydney Stock Exchange, with a substantial portion of the listings closing unchanged. The S&P/ASX 200 VIX index, which measures implied volatility, moved lower, indicating calmer sentiment in derivatives trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sectors declined in today’s session?
Health care, industrials, and financial sectors saw declines.
Which companies were the top gainers?
Westgold Resources, Healius, and AMP led the gains.
How did commodities perform?
Gold and crude oil prices recorded gains.

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