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ASX follows global markets up, AGL takes hit as CEO resigns

The ASX200 continued to rebound strongly as regional markets tracked gains in Europe and the US, despite renewed COVID concerns.

David Rogers and Elise Shaw
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4:53AMApril 22, 2021.
Updated 7:15PMApril 22, 2021
The Australian Business Network
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Global stocks recovered after two days of losses. Picture: AAP
Global stocks recovered after two days of losses. Picture: AAP

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Thursday, April 22. After a choppy morning session, the ASX200 continued to rebound strongly as regional markets tracked gains in Europe and the US, despite renewed COVID concerns. 

 AGL shares dropped after its CEO resigned. AMP saw more fund outflows. API profit hit by Covid lockdowns.

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