ASX 200 LIVE: Collins down after big spike; court probes ANZ actions; bitcoin dives

The fast-food group’s underlying interim profit rose to $30.8m, but its bigger wage underpayments hit is concerning. ANZ queried about ‘egregious’ conduct that triggered bonds fine.

Investors are parsing through updates on ANZ, led by CEO Nuno Matos, and results delivered by Collins Foods boss Xavier Simonet.

The Australian’s rolling coverage of business and markets news for Tuesday, December 2.

The ASX 200 index is 0.2 per cent higher at 8583.4 points at 11.43am AEDT led by mining and energy gains.

Originally published as ASX 200 LIVE: Collins down after big spike; court probes ANZ actions; bitcoin dives