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Profit Warning
Definition
An ASX disclosure that earnings will materially miss prior guidance. Profit warnings are price-sensitive and frequently trigger sharp gaps lower — short-seller targets.
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Guidance
Company forecasts for revenue, earnings, or other metrics. ASX continuous-disclosure rules require companies to update guidance when actuals will diverge materially.
Continuous Disclosure
ASX Listing Rule 3.1 requires listed entities to immediately disclose information a reasonable person would expect to materially affect the share price. Underpins the price-sensitive flag on ASX announcements.
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