Australia's bourse operator ASX eyes best week in 2 months on strong trading activity

ASX

09/10/2026 01:50

** Shares of Australian bourse operator ASX ASX.AX up over 3.8% so far this week, on track for their best week since early August 
** On Thursday, brokerage firm Citi lifted its forecasts for ASX's annual EPS by 2%, citing sustained strength in trading activity
** On Friday, the stock rose as much as 0.3% to A$60.79
** Citi also positively viewed ASX's new CEO Anthony Attia, agreeing with his views on bringing in external talent and modernising technology
** Stock up 18% YTD, including the session's moves

(Reporting by Rudrannsh Mehra in Bengaluru)
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