Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO)(ASX: XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) indices finished lower on Friday.
Here's a short recap of the Australian market:
- S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) lower 0.04% to 6,405.50
- ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) lower 0.08% to 6,485.90
- AUD/USD at US 68 cents
- Gold at US$1,508.08 an ounce
- Brent Oil at US$58.95 a barrel
The best-performing ASX 200 share today was the Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP) share price which rose by almost 13% after coming out of a trading halt after announcing an acquisition.
Casino company Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) reported its result today which sent the share price 6.2% higher.
Another business to report today was Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS), the share price rose by 4.8% in response.
The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) share price plunged 26.2% after downgrading earnings expectations.
Healthcare hearing device business Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) pleased investors with its report and outlook, sending the share price higher by almost 4%.
The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price rose again by 7.4% after yesterday's report.
But conversely, Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) wasn't spared as its share price dropped by another 5.8% after yesterday's result.
Finally, the share price of Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) fell by almost 10% today.
Here are some of today's top stories:
