In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to start the week with a decline. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.2% to 7,421.2 points.
Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are dropping:
Appen Ltd (ASX: APX)
The Appen share price is down 16% to $2.79. This morning, the artificial intelligence data services company revealed that it expects to report full year revenue at the high end of its guidance range but EBITDA at the low end of its range. Appen also announced a non-cash, pre-tax impairment charge of $204.3 million relating to its new markets business.
Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC)
The Lendlease share price is down 7% to $7.69. Investors have been selling this engineering company's shares after its first half results disappointed. Lendlease reported a statutory loss of $141 million for the half. A key driver of this was a $200 million provision due to action by the United Kingdom government.
Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL)
The Nuix share price has crashed 29% to $1.08. This appears to have been sparked by fears that the investigative analytics and intelligence software provider could be about to lose a major customer. According to the AFR, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is planning to dump the company and use alternative software. There is also speculation that other government departments could follow suit.
Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR)
The Star share price is down a massive 20% to $1.50. Investors have been selling this casino operator's shares after it released a disappointing earnings update. Star revealed that competition in Sydney was weighing on its performance and is expected to lead to a small decline in first half revenue compared to pre-COVID levels. This is also expected to weigh on its full year earnings.
