ASX 200 ends up 0.3pc; Lake Resources ahead of lithium conference, Downer falls amid dividend cut

Lake Resources rockets ahead of key address. Downer dumped after FY23 loss. Boral sees strong turnaround. Ansell faces class action. Cettire rallies on demand outlook.

Corporate earnings and commentary as well as economic updates are keeping investors busy. Picture: Gaye Gerard

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Thursday, August 10. The ASX 200 index rose 0.3 per cent, or by 19.40 points to 7357.40.90 as investors await key inflation data from the US scheduled to be dropped this evening.