ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 shares you missed

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday.

a woman

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO)(ASX: XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) indices finished lower on Thursday.

Here's a short recap of the Australian market:

  • S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) lower 0.19% to 5,657.70
  • ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) lower 0.22% to 5,736.70
  • AUD/USD at US 72 cents
  • Gold at US$1,239.46 an ounce
  • Brent Oil at US$61.03 a barrel

The best-performing ASX 200 share today was car dealership business Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG), its share price rose 4.1%.

Another ASX 200 share on the rise was Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC), the property business rose 4%.

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares rose by 3.8% after the ABS reported that Australian retail turnover increased by 0.3% in October.

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price fell 4.7% today following international share market declines and a negative broker note.

Shares of buy now, pay later business Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) dropped 5.3%, making it the worst performer in the ASX 200 today. It was also a punishing day for fellow tech business Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) which saw its share price fall 4.1%.

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) shares rose by a huge 45.6% today after announcing the sale of some of its leading Australian brands like Handee and Sorbent.

Finally, the share price of LiveHire Ltd (ASX: LVH) finished up 8.3% after announcing its latest large agreement.

Here are some of today's top stories:

Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of AFTERPAY T FPO and Appen Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Automotive Holdings Group Limited, Scentre Group, and SEEK Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Market News

A woman with strawberry blonde hair has a huge smile on her face and fist pumps the air having seen good news on her phone.
Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Macquarie, Ramsay, and SGH shares are pushing higher today

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see what is getting investors excited.

Read more »

A young boy wearing a hat, sunnies and striped singlet looks fierce and flexes his arm in victory.
Broker Notes

Experts reveal 4 ASX small-cap shares to buy now

ASX small-cap shares are slightly outperforming the broader market in 2025.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
Share Fallers

Why Breville, Domino's, Liontown, and WiseTech shares are falling today

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. What's going on?

Read more »

Person handing out $50 notes, symbolising ex-dividend date.
Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 this week

These funds could be great options for investors with money to put into the market this week.

Read more »

Smiling man with phone in wheelchair watching stocks and trends on computer
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

Read more »

A young man talks tech on his phone while looking at a laptop. A financial graph is superimposed across the image.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

ASX investors had a rough start to the trading week this Monday.

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares this month

Analysts are bullish on these names. Let's find out why they rate them as buys.

Read more »

A steel worker peers out from under his protective headwear which is tipped back on his head as he stares solemnly straight ahead with steel production equipment in the background.
Share Gainers

Why is everyone talking about BlueScope Steel shares on Monday?

It seems Trump's tariffs have winners as well as losers...

Read more »