BUZZ - Driven by active trading, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is on track for its best week in two months
路透社2026/10/09 00:56October 9 – The stock price of ASX ASX.AX, the operator of the Australian Securities Exchange, has risen more than 3.8% so far this week, on track for its best weekly performance since early August. On Thursday, Citi raised its annual earnings per share (EPS) forecast for ASX by 2%, citing continued strong trading activity. On Friday, the stock was up as much as 0.3% to 60.79 AUD. Citi also holds a positive view of ASX’s new CEO, Anthony Attia, agreeing with his approach of bringing in external talent and modernizing technology. Including the latest gain, the stock is up 18% year-to-date. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters provides automated translations of its reports into several other languages. Since automated translations may contain errors or lack context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the translation. The automated translation is provided solely for the convenience of readers, and Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or loss arising from the use of the automated translation.)
October 9 - ** The share price of Australian Securities Exchange operator ASX ASX.AX has risen more than 3.8% so far this week, on track for its best weekly performance since early August
** On Thursday, Citi (link) raised its annual earnings per share (EPS) forecast for ASX by 2%, citing continued strong trading activity
** On Friday, the stock was up as much as 0.3% at A$60.79
** Citi also takes a positive view of ASX’s new CEO Anthony Attia, agreeing with his focus on bringing in external talent and modernizing technology
** Including the latest gains, the stock is up 18% year to date
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