ASX 200 ends flat; Lendlease chair Michael Ullmer to exit; Webjet lifts; Eagers drops; D-Day for BHP’s Anglo move
Inghams says not impacted by bird flu case. Webjet gains on demerger plan. Eagers dives on earnings warning. Telstra hit by downgrades. D-Day for BHP’s next Anglo move.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Wednesday, May 22. The ASX 200 index gave up its gains to end flat, down just 3.6 points at 7848.10 points. Wall Street's Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at fresh highs overnight.
The Aussie dollar is trading around US66.68c.
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