ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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 higher on Friday.

Here's a short recap of the Australian market:

  • S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) higher 0.21% to 6,669.20
  • ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) higher 0.17% to 6,777.10
  • AUD/USD at US 69 cents
  • Gold at US$1,499.51 an ounce
  • Brent Oil at US$60.28 a barrel

The best-performing ASX 200 share today was the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price which rose by 4.5% after making a correction to its FY19 investor presentation.

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price fell by 4% today, marking the end of a painful week for the tech company.

Fellow high-growth business Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) dropped by 5.7%, making it the worst performer in the ASX 200.

An extremely volatile week for the iSignthis Ltd (ASX: ISX) share price finished with it going higher by 9.7% today.

The share price of Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX: ECX) fell 0.6% after it announced the sale of one of its business divisions.

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price dropped 1% despite announcing an impressive contract win.

The Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) share price was flat today after starting legal action against the short seller.

Finally, the share price of Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) climbed by 7.1%.

Here are some of today's top stories:    

Tristan Harrison owns shares of RURALFUNDS STAPLED. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. recommends Pro Medicus Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Pro Medicus Ltd. and RURALFUNDS STAPLED. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of Appen Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended NIB Holdings 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 Gainers

Man smiling on top of rocks with mountains in the background.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors started the week on a strong footing today.

Read more »

Rising share price chart.
Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Lynas, Novonix, and Orthocell shares are storming higher today

These shares are starting the week with a bang. Let's find out why.

Read more »

Happy young woman saving money in a piggy bank.
Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that would already have more than doubled your money in 2025

An investment in any of these ASX shares on 2 January would have more than doubled your money by now.

Read more »

Ten happy friends leaping in the air outdoors.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a great end to the week's trading today...

Read more »

A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.
Share Gainers

Why Liontown, Newmont, Paladin Energy, and ResMed shares are charging higher today

These shares are ending the week on a positive note.

Read more »

Man on computer looking at graphs
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors were back to the races this hump day...

Read more »

Rising share price chart.
Share Gainers

Why Orthocell, Paladin Energy, Telix, and Woodside shares are racing higher today

These shares are having a stronger day than most. But why?

Read more »

Man with rocket wings which have flames coming out of them.
Share Gainers

Why is this ASX 200 uranium stock rocketing 17% on Wednesday?

The ASX 200 uranium stock is racing higher today. But why?

Read more »