ASX-listed James Hardie shares drop as firm faces class action
09/06/2026 02:02
BUZZ-ASX-listed James Hardie shares drop as firm faces class action ** ASX-listed shares of James Hardie Industries JHX.AX down was much as 2.7% to A$31.23, lowest level since June 2
** Fibre cement maker says it will defend itself against a class action lawsuit filed in an Australian court alleging breaches related to the its earnings forecast
** Stock up 1.3% this year, including the day's move
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
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