ASX 200 slumps as Anglo rejects BHP bid
The local sharemarket closed down 1.4 per cent on Friday. Anglo American rejected BHP’s takeover bid. Scott Farquhar stepping down as Atlassian co-CEO. Super Retail Group faces $30m-$50m workplace claim.
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