{
  "id": 15858134,
  "title": "Australian shares almost flat as NEXTDC rout offsets gains in banks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/australian-shares-almost-flat-as-nextdc-rout-offsets-gains-in-banks",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-21T05:56:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445253/australian-shares-almost-flat-as-nextdc-rout-offsets-gains-in-banks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Australian shares were little changed on Wednesday as a record selloff in NEXTDC countered gains in banks after the data-centre operator cut its 2027 forecast due to delays in power upgrades at a key Melbourne facility. The S&P/ASX 200 index eased 0.1% to 8,811.60 by 0040 GMT after closing 0.3% lower on Tuesday. NEXTDC shares plunged as much as 44.8%, putting the stock on track for its worst-ever…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}