ASX 200 trims gains but holds above 8000; CBA's new high; ABB slumps; Lifestyle Communities dives
China GDP slows more than expected. Aussie Broadband dives. CBA's new intraday record: $133.30. Lifestyle Communities tanks on VCAT allegations. Rio, BHP rise on Canadian dealmaking reports.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Monday, July 15. The ASX 200 index closed at a record high after rising 0.7 per cent to 8017.60 points.
The Aussie dollar is near US67.74c at 5.30pm AEST.
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