Coles urges suppliers to return to the office | Growth funds forge ahead in return t o normality | Elliott’s Anglo American move may help BHP bid

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The reluctance of key food and grocery workers to return to the office has Coles concerned about its ability to efficiently operate its supply chain and properly stock stores.

Mercer’s coveted survey of investment performance shows growth funds powered up over the past year, with the best delivering returns in excess of 30 per cent.

The emergence of activist fund manager Elliott Management on Anglo American’s share register is a potential complication for BHP, but may also play in its favour.

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