The Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL) share price gave investors plenty to smile about after the pet retial group reported a strong earnings result this morning. However, Greencross' results weren't enough to make the ASX 200 finish the day in positive territory.
Here's a quick recap:
- S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) down 0.1% to 5791 points
- ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) down 0.1% to 5835 points
- AUD/USD at US 76.67 cents
- Iron Ore at US$92.34 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin
- Gold at US$1,232.62 an ounce
- Brent oil at US$56.14 a barrel
There were a number of big movers again today as more companies released their periodic earnings results for investors to scour over.
The Aconex Ltd (ASX: ACX) share price slipped 6.2% after it reported a 38% increase in revenue and a 9% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). The Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU) share price also came under pressure today, falling 5%.
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) dropped 3.8% while Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) shares fell another 2%.
Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) shares fell 4.3% and 5.1% respectively, after the pair released their earnings results to the market on Monday.
On a more positive note, the Greencross share price roared 6.8% higher after the company reported a 14% increase in revenue and a 17% increase in net profit.
Shares of Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) rose 6.5% as well while Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) gained 2.8%.
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