ASX/200 Closed Higher by 1.33%, Lifted by Energy

By the end of the trading session on 23 April 2025, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 closed higher by 1.33% and settled at 7,920.50. All of the 11 sectors ended higher along with the S&P/ASX 200.

Energy and Information Technology are the top-gaining sectors, gaining 4.40% and 3.20% in their index values.

Paladin Energy Limited (ASX: PDN) and Clarity Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CU6) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 25.628% and 16.343% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) and Spartan Resources Limited (ASX: SPR) are the top-losing stocks, losing 13.096% and 11.454% in their stock prices.

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Top gainer for the day:

• Energy (Up 4.40%)
• Information Technology (Up 3.20%)

Other Factors influencing the market:

• West Australian gold producer Capricorn Metals Ltd saw its shares drop 11.4% to $9.01 after announcing the suspension of its CEO, who is currently facing aggravated assault charges.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) led the ASX 200 gainers, surging 24.6% to $4.96 following a record-breaking quarterly production update from its Langer Heinrich uranium mine, despite operational challenges due to heavy rainfall.
• Luxury e-retailer Cettire Ltd (ASX: CTT) plunged 24.43% to 49.5¢ as demand from its largest market, the United States, weakened amid tariff impacts and a decline in earnings.
• Genesis Energy Ltd (NZX: GNE) reported an increase in electricity sales for the third quarter, supported by a 6.4% rise in its retail customer base.
• Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) confirmed that non-executive director Denise McComish has stepped down from the board after serving a term of just over 16 months.
• Oil prices extended their rally after President Trump reaffirmed his support for Fed Chair Powell. Additional momentum came from industry data indicating a significant drawdown in US crude inventories.
• On Wall Street, major indices ended the session higher — the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.66%, the S&P 500 advanced 2.51%, and the NASDAQ climbed 2.71%.
• In global markets, the Hang Seng Index is up 2.52%, while the FTSE 100 has increased by 1.11% as of the latest trading data.

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