Miners, banks lift ASX 200; Guzman y Gomez down after 'above expectations' first quarter; Aus Vintage brings back sacked CEO; ACCC power boost in merger reforms

Lithium stocks on a tear, led by Rio target Arcadium's big surge. Mexican restaurant operator GYG's Australian sales up 9 per cent. Netwealth's record quarter. Aus Vintage brings back sacked CEO. The ACCC welcomes 'more efficient' mergers regime.

Rates and economic commentary is keeping equity investors busy. Picture: John Appleyard

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Thursday, October 10. The ASX 200 index is up 0.6 per cent to 8233.10 points at 11.20am AEST on mining and financial gains. Wall Street closed higher after the release of US Fed minutes. 

The Aussie dollar is trading around US67.13c.

Originally published as Miners, banks lift ASX 200; Guzman y Gomez down after 'above expectations' first quarter; Aus Vintage brings back sacked CEO; ACCC power boost in merger reforms