Australia's$S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$closed 1.1% lower at 7721.6, snapping a five-session run of gains amid weakness in shares of banks and consumer-facing companies.
Hedge Funds Renew Attack on the Yen, Bet Drop Back to 160
Days after suspected government intervention to support the currency, leveraged funds are re-entering bets the yen will slump back toward a 34-year low in the coming weeks, according to option traders.
CBA Profit Falls to $2.4B, 'Momentum' Improves
Commonwealth Bank said "slightly lower margins" had reduced profits over the three months ended March 31 to $2.4 billion as higher interest rates saw late loan repayments rise.
Orica's Earnings Bolstered by Lower Costs
The world's No. 1 commercial explosives maker, Orica, has reported a 10 per cent increase in earnings due to lower input costs, beating analyst estimates.
Aussie Broadband Snares Regulatory Win in Singapore
Internet broadband provider Aussie Broadband has got approval from a Singapore regulator, the Infocommunications Media Development Authority, to increase its stake in Superloop to up to 19.9 per cent.
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, AFR, ASX
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