What you need to know at the close

The ASX closed down 32 points with the Industrials sector driving the gains.

Of the 50 largest stocks, the most movement has been from Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) which closed higher by 5.88%, Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) which finished higher by 4.75% and Mercury NZ (ASX:MCY) which closed higher by 3.75%.

As the top 50 largest companies comprise almost 60% of the total market, any big changes to their share price may influence the overall market.

The biggest gainer on the ASX at the close was Key Petroleum (ASX:KEY) - which finished 100.00% higher at the close of trade - this is a micro cap company.

The biggest loser on the ASX at the close was Cyclone Metals (ASX:CLE) - which was down 50.00% at the close of trade - this is a micro cap company.