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ASX flat as BHP strike and production outlook weighs on market artwork

ASX flat as BHP strike and production outlook weighs on market

SBS News In Depth
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A stronger year for ASX listings is offering signs of renewed confidence, but competition for IPOs remains fierce as companies increasingly turn to private equity and overseas exchanges for capital. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASX General Manager, Listings James Posnett about the rebound in new listings and what it means for Australia's capital markets. Plus, Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics unpacks a flat session for the ASX as BHP shares fell amid strike action at its Port Hedland iron ore operations, while AMP and REA Group rallied on upbeat company updates. A stronger year for ASX listings is offering signs of renewed confidence, but competition for IPOs remains fierce as companies increasingly turn to private equity and overseas exchanges for capital. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASX General Manager, Listings James Posnett about the rebound in new listings and what it means for Australia's capital markets. Plus, Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics unpacks a flat session for the ASX as BHP shares fell amid strike action at its Port Hedland iron ore operations, while AMP and REA Group rallied on upbeat company updates.

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