In afternoon trade the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a very strong gain. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 1.2% to 6,709.3 points.
Four shares that have failed to follow the market higher today are listed below. Here’s why they are dropping lower:
Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB)
The Mesoblast share price was down 2% to $3.77 before being placed into a trading halt. Investors have been selling the biotech company’s shares this week following the release of disappointing trial results. Mesoblast requested the trading halt earlier today pending the release of an announcement relating to a corporate update.
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)
The Pilbara Minerals share price has crashed 19.5% lower to 70.5 cents. This follows the completion of the institutional component of its equity raising. Pilbara has now raised a total of $180 million from institutional investors at a price of 36 cents per share. This represents a massive 59% discount to its last close price. The equity raising has been undertaken to fund the acquisition of the Altura Pilgangoora Lithium Project in Western Australia.
Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH)
The Pushpay share price has fallen 3.5% to $1.72. This follows the completion of a bookbuild which saw two major shareholders sell down their holdings. According to the release, the 54.68 million shares were sold for NZ$1.79 per share, which was higher than the floor price and a discount of 5.3% to its last close price.
Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG)
The Retail Food Group share price is down a further 3.5% to 8.2 cents. Investors have been selling the food and beverage company’s shares after the ACCC started proceedings in the Federal Court against it and five of its related entities. The corporate watchdog alleges that the company engaged in unconscionable conduct and made false or misleading representations in its dealings with franchisees.
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James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of PUSHPAY FPO NZX. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended PUSHPAY FPO NZX. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
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