Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO)(ASX: XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) indices finished higher on Monday.
Here's a short recap of the Australian market:
- S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) higher 0.22% to 6,286.00
- ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) higher 0.17% to 6,366.40
- AUD/USD at US 75 cents
- Gold at US$1,259.60 an ounce
- Brent Oil at US$77. a barrel
The best-performing ASX 200 share today was lithium miner Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS), it went up 5.9% today. Another top performer was Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY), it went up 3.5%.
In perhaps a surprise recovery, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX: API) shares went up 4.1% after losing value at the end of month due to negative sentiment surrounding US pharmacies and a competitor's disappointing trading update.
The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) share price went down 3.8%, making it the worst performer in the ASX 200.
Shares of fund manager Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) went up 2.6% after announcing its funds under management (FUM) and performance fees for FY18.
The share price of Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) finished the day flat after giving its June 2018 update.
Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) shares are up 2.9% after giving a production update.
Finally, shares of LIC WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX: WLE) went up 1.7% after announcing its annual performance and the final dividend.
Here are some of today's top stories:
