Markets

Exclusive research suggests Australia's top companies are cooling on M&A despite a record breaking run for equity markets.

A ticker debacle, ASIC probe and sinking listings aren’t moving ASX boss Helen Lofthouse, who is digging in for at least three more years at the helm.

The market darling's results will take centre stage, but a bet on an ASX minnow has set tongues wagging at the smaller end of the market.