From ALL, WPL to COL: Why are these ASX blue-chip stocks in news today?

3 min read | May 16, 2022 03:57 PM AEST | By Ritwika

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The ASX 200 index traded in the green territory today.

The share price of Aristocrat has fallen almost 18% on the ASX over the past 12 months

The ASX 200 index began trading on a positive note on Monday morning. The S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX:XJO) was spotted trading 0.338% higher at 7099 at 3:23 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

This article primarily focuses on four big players of the ASX 200 index across various sectors and has analysed their today’s performance on the ASX. These companies are- Aristocrat, Woodside, Santos and Coles.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL)

The shares of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) were spotted trading 0.616% higher at AU$31.815 per share at 2:33 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

The share price of Aristocrat has fallen almost 18% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Aristocrat’s year-to-date share price also fell nearly 30% at 2:33 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector (ASX:XDJ) was spotted trading 0.031% higher at 2909.3 at 2:58 PM AEST.

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL)

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The shares of Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) were spotted trading 0.0.394% higher at AU$30.52 per share at 2:42 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

The share price of Woodside has gained almost 36% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Woodside’s year-to-date share price also gained almost 35% at 2:42 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy sector (ASX:XEJ) was spotted trading 0.208% higher at 9985.9 at 3:03 PM AEST.

Santos Limited (ASX:STO)

The shares of Santos Limited (ASX:STO) were spotted trading 0.310% higher at AU$8.075 per share at 2:51 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

The share price of Santos has gained almost by 14.5% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Santos’ year-to-date share price also gained almost 22% at 2:51 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy sector (ASX:XEJ) was spotted trading 0.373% higher at 10002.3 at 3:15 PM AEST.

Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)

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The shares of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) were spotted trading 1.471% higher at AU$18.62 per share at 3:00 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

The share price of Coles has gained almost 14% on the ASX over the past 12 months. On the other hand, Coles’ year-to-date share price also gained almost by 4% at 3:00 PM AEST on the ASX today (16 May).

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples sector (ASX:XSJ) was spotted trading 0.5% higher at 13515.1 at 3:21 PM AEST.

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