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| LYC | Lynas Corp | 2.55 | 6.69% |
| PRY | Primary Health .. | 3.64 | 6.43% |
| MMX | Murchison Metals | 1.17 | 4.93% |
| ASL | Ausdrill Limited | 3.66 | -4.94% |
| EHL | Emeco | 1.17 | -4.88% |
| BOW | Bow Energy | 1.025 | -2.39% |
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