UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 01.07.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 1, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT Coles Nears Greencross Deal, Trimming ASX IPO Prospects July 1, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. Coles is in advanced talks to buy Greencross, cutting around A$4 billion from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) IPO pipeline. Greencross, owned by TPG Capital, runs Petbarn and Greencross Vets. The move weakens hopes for a major ASX listing in 2026. Coles is working with Goldman Sachs, while TPG Capital has Jarden as adviser. Firmus is still aiming for a float in the September quarter, keeping some investor interest alive as