Highlights
- The ASX200 index closed in the green today, resulting in major stocks ending the week on a positive note.
- Both Aristocrat and James Hardie performed well this week but South32 and Coles could not perform so well.
The S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX:XJO) closed on a positive note this week after a lot of ups and downs. The ASX 200 index closed 1.932% higher at 7075.1 on the ASX today (13 May). The share price of XJO has gained by 0.87% over the past one year.
In this article, we have primarily focused on four major stocks from the ASX 200 index from various sectors- Aristocrat (Consumer Discretionary sector), South32 (Materials sector), Coles Group (Consumer sector), James Hardie (Industrial sector) and have analysed their performance on the ASX.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL)
The shares of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) closed 3.4% higher at AU$31.62 per share on the ASX today (13 May).
The share price of Aristocrat has fallen approximately 15% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Aristocrat’s year-to-date share price also fell over 30% on the ASX today (13 May).
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector (ASX:XDJ) closed 2.398% higher at 2908.4 on the ASX today (13 May).
Aristocrat shares performed well this week as its share price gained by 0.38% over the past five days.
Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
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The shares of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) closed 0.109% higher at AU$18.35 per share on the ASX today (13 May).
The share price of Coles Group has gained approximately 12% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Coles’ year-to-date share price also gained over 2% on the ASX today (13 May).
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples sector (ASX:XSJ) closed 0.838% higher at 13447.9 on the ASX today (13 May).
Coles Group shares could not perform well this week as its share price fell by 1.61% over the past five days.
South32 Limited (ASX:S32)
The shares of South32 Limited (ASX:S32) closed 0.915% higher at AU$4.41 per share on the ASX today (13 May).
The share price of South32 has gained approximately 51% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, South32’s year-to-date share price also gained over 8.35% on the ASX today (13 May).
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials sector (ASX:XMJ) closed 1.556% higher at 16677.5 on the ASX today (13 May).
South32 shares could not perform well this week as its share price fell by 3.08% over the past five days.
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James Hardie Industries Plc (ASX:JHX)
The shares of James Hardie Industries Plc (ASX:JHX) closed 1.796% higher at AU$39.09 per share on the ASX today (13 May).
The share price of James Hardie has fallen approximately 7% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, James Hardie’s year-to-date share price also gained over 8.35% on the ASX today (13 May).
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials sector (ASX:XNJ) closed 1.038% higher at 6375.7 on the ASX today (13 May).
James Hardie shares performed well this week as its share price gained by 0.28% over the past five days.
Read more: ALL, S32, COL, JHX: How are these ASX 200 stocks performing today
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