At lunch on Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record another solid gain. The benchmark index is currently up 0.7% to 7,362 points.
Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today:
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Zip update disappoints
The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is sinking on Thursday following the release of its fourth quarter update. For the three months ended 30 June, the buy now pay later provider reported a 116% year on year increase in quarterly total transaction volume (TTV) to $1.8 billion and a 104% increase in quarterly revenue to $129.9 million. While its revenue growth was strong versus the prior corresponding period, it was only up 13% since the end of March. Investors may be concerned that the days of doubling its revenue will soon be over.
Lithium miners shine on ASX 200
The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price are both rocketing higher on Thursday. This follows a positive response to their respective quarterly updates. You can read about Galaxy's here and Orocobre's here. These lithium miners are expected to complete their merger in the coming weeks.
BHP signs deal with Tesla
The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has been a strong performer today. Investors have been buying the mining giant's shares after it announced the signing of a nickel supply agreement with Tesla. BHP will supply Tesla with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia, one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world.
Best and worst ASX 200 performers
The best performer on the ASX 200 on Thursday has been the Orocobre share price with a 10% gain. This follows its quarterly update. The worst performer on the ASX 200 has been the Zip share price with a 6% decline following the release of its fourth quarter update.
