ASX 200 LIVE: KFC owner Collins lifts full year guidance; ASX downgraded after latest glitch

The fast-food group’s underlying interim profit rose to $30.8m, but its bigger wage underpayments hit is concerning. Sharemarket operator ASX’s latest glitch may extend regulatory scrutiny.

ASX, led by chief Helen Lofthouse, and Collins Foods CEO Xavier Simonet have a busy day ahead.

The Australian’s rolling coverage of business and markets news for Tuesday, December 2.

The ASX 200 index is 0.4 per cent higher at 8596.50 points at 10.20am AEDT led by mining and energy gains.

Originally published as ASX 200 LIVE: KFC owner Collins lifts full year guidance; ASX downgraded after latest glitch