Australia's New Hope Corp hits near one-month low on ex-dividend trade

Shares of Australian coal producer New Hope Corporation fell as much as 8.7% to A$5.825, their lowest level since August 27. The stock is set for its weakest session since June 15 if current trends hold, trading ex-dividend after the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 30 Australian cents per share. The stock is currently up 47.64% year-to-date, including session's moves.