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June 13, 2024

ASX gains 0.4%: Interest rate sensitive sectors boost Aus markets

Australian shares rebounded on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 0.4% to reach 7749.7 points, driven by increases in sectors sensitive to interest rates such as property, banking, and technology. This rise halted a two-day decline influenced by lower commodity prices. The momentum in Australian markets mirrored Wall Street’s performance, where the S&P 500 surged

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ACCC raises competition concerns over Sigma Healthcare and Chemists Warehouse merger

The competition regulator, the ACCC, has raised questions about the planned $8.8 billion backward merger between Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) and Chemists Warehouse, citing ‘competition concerns’. In a statement issued Thursday morning, the Commission said it was outlining “preliminary competition concerns” with Sigma’s proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings in a Statement of Issues. “This

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