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Highlights
- The ASX 200 index closed in red today, leading to major stocks closing the day in red.
- Amcor is an exception as it ended in green despite both ASX 200 and XMJ ending in red today.
The S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX:XJO) closed 1.751% lower at 6941 on the ASX today (12 May).
In this article, we have chosen four leading stocks from the ASX 200 index under various sectors - Amcor (Materials sector), Reece (Industrial sector) and Cochlear (Healthcare sector) - and have analysed their performance on the ASX today.
Amcor Plc (ASX:AMC)
The shares of Amcor Plc (ASX:AMC) closed trading 1.233% higher at AU$18.06 per share on the ASX today (12 May). Approximately 4.2 million shares of Amcor were traded throughout the entire trading session on the ASX today.
The share price of Amcor has gained approximately 16% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Amcor’s year-to-date share price also gained over 8% on the ASX today. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials sector (ASX:XMJ) closed trading 1.797% lower at 16422 on the ASX today (12 May).
Amcor is an ASX-listed company from the materials sector. The company mainly deals with the production of rigid and flexible packaging materials for various types of items such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical products, home and personal care items, etc. Amcor currently holds a market capitalisation of AU$26.8 billion.
Read more: AMC, REG: 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting their 52-week highs yesterday
Reece Limited (ASX:REH)
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Description: AMC, REH, MGOC, COH share price
The shares of Reece Limited (ASX:REH) closed trading 2.491% lower at AU$16.44 per share on the ASX today (12 May). Approximately 691,000 shares of Reece were traded throughout the entire trading session on the ASX today.
The share price of Reece has fallen approximately 20% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Reece’s year-to-date share price also fell over 41% on the ASX today. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials sector (ASX:XNJ) closed trading 1.784% lower at 6310.2 on the ASX today (12 May).
Reece is an ASX-listed industrial materials developer with a market capitalisation of AU$10.89 billion. The company primarily deals with the business of plumbing materials.
Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)
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The shares of Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) closed trading 2.7% lower at AU$208.49 per share on the ASX today (12 May). Approximately 153,000 shares of Cochlear were traded throughout the entire trading session on the ASX today.
The share price of Cochlear has fallen approximately by 2% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Cochlear’s year-to-date share price also fell over 6% on the ASX today. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Health care sector (ASX:XHJ) closed, trading 1.759% lower at 40091.6 on the ASX today (12 May).
Cochlear is an ASX-listed healthcare equipment developer with a market capitalisation of AU$14.10 billion. The company primarily deals with the production of Cochlear implant systems.
