Lunch Wrap: ASX takes a breather as lithium stocks come alive
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.10% at lunchtime after two days of record highs, with Brent crude rising toward US$83 a barrel following reports Iran plans to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Lithium stocks rose, including PLS Group (+5%) and Liontown (+4%). James Hardie rose 4% on net sales up 64% to US$1.5b and adjusted EBITDA up 79% to US$422.1m; Nick Scali fell 5% after flat written sales orders. Charter Hall Retail REIT profit rose 78% to $389.4m; Woodside agreed to sell its 70% Calyp

