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Coles share price slips as earnings loom and ACCC “Down Down” court fight hangs over stock

Coles share price slips as earnings loom and ACCC “Down Down” court fight hangs over stock

Coles Group shares fell 0.2% to A$21.82 on Wednesday as the ACCC pressed its case alleging Coles misled shoppers with some “Down Down” promotions. Justice Michael O’Bryan questioned the regulator’s framing; the trial resumes Thursday. Coles reports interim results Friday, with analysts expecting sales near A$23.77 billion and underlying NPAT of A$680–700 million.

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