ASX/200 Closed Higher by 0.70%, Lifted by Materials
By the end of trading session on 21 October 2025, benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.70% higher at 9,094.70. Out of 11 sectors, 10 sectors ended higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.
Materials and Telecommunications Services were the top-gaining sectors, gaining 1.67% and 1.18% in their values. On the other hand, Consumer Staples were the top-losing sectors, losing 0.30% in their values.
Hub24 Limited (ASX: HUB) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 10.625% and 9.398% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) and Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) are the top-losing stocks, losing 9.111% and 7.558% in their stock prices.
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (ASX: CWY) slipped 4.3% to $2.66 after more than 40% of shareholder votes were cast against its remuneration report at the annual general meeting, resulting in the company receiving a first strike under corporate governance rules.
HUB24 Limited (ASX: HUB) jumped 10.6% to $118.59 after reporting an 8% increase in platform funds under administration (FUA) to $122 billion for the September quarter — a 33% rise year-on-year, highlighting strong inflows and adviser growth.
Meanwhile, DroneShield Limited (ASX: DRO) shares rebounded 8.7% to $4.86, ending a seven-day losing streak as investors returned to one of the ASX’s standout defence-tech performers this year.
Oil prices remained steady as traders assessed signs of a growing supply surplus ahead of upcoming US–China trade talks later this week.
Across global markets, investor sentiment turned more positive. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.12%, the S&P 500 rose 1.07%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.37% overnight.
In regional trade, the Hang Seng Index was up 0.73%, while the FTSE 100 climbed 0.37% at the time of writing.
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ASX/200 Closed Higher by 0.70%, Lifted by Materials
By the end of trading session on 21 October 2025, benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.70% higher at 9,094.70. Out of 11 sectors, 10 sectors ended higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.
Materials and Telecommunications Services were the top-gaining sectors, gaining 1.67% and 1.18% in their values. On the other hand, Consumer Staples were the top-losing sectors, losing 0.30% in their values.
Hub24 Limited (ASX: HUB) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 10.625% and 9.398% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) and Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC) are the top-losing stocks, losing 9.111% and 7.558% in their stock prices.
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