ASX 200 Just Edged Up, Most Stocks Down at Monday Close
Australian stocks edged up Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 ticking higher by just 0.028% to close at 8,808.5. Most stocks dropped, with 678 decliners against 405 gainers. The ASX 200 VIX, which tracks expected volatility, rose 6.5% to 11.12.