ASX Posts 2.1% Rise In First-Half Profit

ASX Ltd ASXFF posted a 2.1% rise in its first-half profit. ASX's net profit for the period climbed to A$175.6 million. Its half year revenue surged to A$410.5 million, versus A$397.5 million, in the year-ago period. ASX also announced an interim dividend of 92.8 cents per share. ASX shares closed at $32.65 yesterday.