S&P/ASX 200 market dips after RBA cash rate stability; Droneshield Ltd, NEXTDC Ltd among top gainers; top losers include Nexgen Energy and SILEX Systems Ltd

Market Overview - The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed down approximately 0.9%, finishing near 8813.7 after a previous close of 8894.8 [1][7] - The market session had a day range between 8801.9 and 8894.8 points, with liquidity remaining moderate [1][6] RBA Announcement - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the cash rate at 3.6%, confirming monetary policy stability amid higher inflation concerns [1][7] Top Gainers - Droneshield Ltd surged 8.62% to close at AUD 4.16, with a remarkable 337.89% price increase over the past year and a market cap of AUD 3.6 billion [7] - NEXTDC Ltd rose 4.24% to AUD 16.49 [7] - Light & Wonder Inc advanced 3.54% to AUD 116.00 despite an 18.67% decline over the last 12 months [7] - Austal Ltd gained 2.66% to finish at AUD 6.96 [7] Notable Declines - Nexgen Energy (Canada) Ltd led losses with a 7.03% drop to AUD 14.03 [7] - SILEX Systems Ltd declined 6.02% to AUD 9.37 [7] - Eagers Automotive Ltd fell 5.43% to AUD 32.55 [7] - Brambles Ltd slipped 5.26% to AUD 23.41, despite a market cap of AUD 32 billion and a 25.66% rise over the year [7] Major Companies - BHP Group Limited saw a decline of approximately 1.91%, closing at AUD 42.54, with a 52-week high of AUD 44.55, indicating a current drop of around 3.04% from that peak [7] - Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) closed at AUD 174.11, down by almost 0.82% on the day [5][7] Market Influences - The timing of the Melbourne Cup holiday period traditionally affects market trading volumes and participation [7] - Concerns about rising household costs and inflationary pressures are influencing cautious trading sentiments, particularly in consumer-dependent sectors [7]