ASX 200 Climbs as Brambles Ltd Tops Gains in Mixed Market Session

3 min read | May 27, 2025 05:47 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights

ASX 200 rises to new 3-month high led by IT, Financials, and Healthcare sectors

Brambles Ltd (ASX:BXB) leads the gainers with notable upward momentum

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) mark the steepest losses

The ASX 200 index recorded an upward movement, supported by strength in the Information Technology, Financials, and Healthcare segments. The index marked a fresh three-month high, reflecting a broadly positive trading session on the Sydney Stock Exchange. Despite a higher number of declining stocks than advancers, selective strength in key sectors helped buoy the broader market.

Brambles Ltd (ASX:BXB) Stands Out Among Gainers

Among the top-performing stocks, Brambles Ltd (ASX:BXB) stood out by ending the session with the highest gain on the ASX 200. The company, operating within the logistics and supply chain solutions sector, experienced a surge that outpaced its sector peers. This uptick occurred alongside broader gains in similar industrial and materials-related counters.

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) Also Rises

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), a service-based company in the travel and booking space, posted solid growth during the session. The rise in CTD coincided with positive sentiment surrounding the reopening of global travel corridors and increasing business travel activity, which continues to influence this segment positively.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd (ASX:FPH) Advances in Late Trade

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd (ASX:FPH), operating in the healthcare equipment sector, also closed the session higher. The move was aligned with the broader gains in the healthcare space, one of the strongest-performing sectors of the day.

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) Faces Downward Pressure

In contrast, Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) recorded the steepest drop by market close. The decline placed the stock at the bottom of the ASX 200 performance chart. The company, active in diagnostic imaging and medical services, experienced sell-side pressure despite sector-wide support.

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) Also Declines

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF), involved in agricultural chemical manufacturing, followed a similar downward trend. Market participants reacted cautiously to sector-specific developments, impacting the stock’s performance.

Rea Group Ltd (ASX:REA) Retreats

Rea Group Ltd (ASX:REA), a prominent digital real estate services provider, also trended lower. The movement reflects broader volatility in technology and property service stocks, which faced resistance in a mixed trading environment.

Broader Market Dynamics and Index Performance

Alongside the performance of individual stocks, other indices also reflected mixed market sentiment. The ASXHJ, ASXFJ, and ASXIJ all recorded upward movement, aligning with the rise in the ASX 200. However, the ASXVI index, representing market volatility, dipped lower, indicating a decline in implied risk levels.

Commodity and Currency Market Snapshot

Commodities saw varied activity, with gold futures trending downward while crude oil contracts registered modest gains. In currency markets, the Australian dollar showed minor movement against both the US dollar and the Japanese yen, reflecting stable forex dynamics amid broader global macroeconomic influences.

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