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BHP Shares Hit Record High; Analysts Say Valuation Reflects Structural Demand, Not Euphoria

BHP shares reached a record high as the commodity supercycle thesis holds with strong structural demand from electrification and infrastructure, lifting the ASX 200 mining sector.

Jun 16, 2026

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ASX Set to Fall Despite Global Rally as Peace Deal Gains and SpaceX Surge Lift Overnight Markets

ASX futures pointed lower despite global equity gains on the US-Iran peace deal and SpaceX's continued post-IPO rally, as Australia's energy-sector composition creates divergence from global tech-driven indices.

Jun 16, 2026

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TPG Capital Launches Internal Investigation Into PE Head Joel Thickins Following Car Crash

TPG Capital has engaged external legal counsel to investigate circumstances surrounding senior executive Joel Thickins's alleged car crash and related governance allegations.

Jun 16, 2026

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Fox Corp Acquires Streaming Platform for $22 Billion in Landmark Lachlan Murdoch Deal

Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced a $22 billion deal to acquire a major streaming platform, combining Fox's live news and sports content with a large streaming viewership base.

Jun 16, 2026

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American Express Ordered to Fix Security Gaps After Customer Surveillance Case Resolved After Four Years

Australian regulators ordered American Express to fix security gaps after a four-year case in which a customer was reportedly surveilled was vindicated.

Jun 16, 2026

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ASX Energy Stock Crashes 11% After Major Analyst Downgrade Compounds Iran Deal Oil Price Headwind

An ASX-listed oil producer crashed 11% in a single session after a major analyst downgrade that compounded a broader sector headwind from Iran deal-driven crude price declines

Jun 15, 2026

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ASX Lithium Stock Nears All-Time High After 400% Annual Surge as EV Demand Re-Rating Continues

An ASX lithium stock has surged nearly 400% over the past year and is approaching its all-time high, reflecting renewed confidence in EV battery demand and lithium supply tightness

Jun 15, 2026

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BHP Shares Surge on Iran Peace Deal; Buy, Hold, Sell Analysis Covers Nine Entertainment and Wesfarmers

BHP shares are surging as the US-Iran peace deal and oil price decline improved global commodity market sentiment broadly

Jun 15, 2026

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Trump's US-Iran Deal Ends War But Economic Damage to Shipping and Global Supply Chains Will Linger

US-Iran peace deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz but the lasting damage to shipping routes and market confidence will take months to heal

Jun 15, 2026

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ASX Set to Rise as Wall Street Gains on US-Iran Peace Hopes and SpaceX IPO Debut

The ASX was set to rise on US-Iran peace deal hopes and Wall Street gains from SpaceX's IPO debut

Jun 15, 2026

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ASX Faces Unsteady Open as SpaceX Euphoria Battles Middle East Geopolitical Risk

Australia's ASX was set for an unsteady start amid Middle East tensions while SpaceX soared in its Wall Street debut

Jun 15, 2026

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Vault Minerals Delivers Strong H1 FY26 Earnings, Initiates Dividend, Merges with Regis

Vault Minerals reported strong H1 FY26 earnings, initiated a dividend, and announced a merger with Regis Resources in a triple corporate catalyst.

Jun 14, 2026

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Australia Sends Emergency Delegation to Asia Over Gas Reservation Policy Backlash

Australia dispatched senior government officials to Asia to defuse a diplomatic crisis over its domestic gas reservation policy.

Jun 14, 2026

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Trump-Anthropic Feud Deepens After US Forces AI Model Takedown, Disrupting Australian Enterprise Users

Trump administration demands Anthropic take down AI model, deepening feud and disrupting Australian enterprise AI users

Jun 14, 2026

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NRMA Roadside Assist Staff Strike for First Time in 23 Years in Wages Dispute

NRMA roadside assist staff on strike for first time in 23 years; contingency arrangements in place to reduce disruption

Jun 14, 2026

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Data Centres Pledge to Fund Not Derail Australia Renewables Shift as Power Demand Surges

Australian data centres argue tech giant capital will fund renewables, not undermine clean energy targets

Jun 14, 2026

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Boeing 737 Max 8 Software Fix Delayed to Mid-2028 as Bird Strikes and Fume Incidents Mount

A software fix for the Boeing 737 Max 8 will not reach the full global fleet until mid-2028, Australian media reports.

Jun 14, 2026

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An Accessible Valuation Framework for ASX Stocks CSL and Hub24 in Focus for 2026

CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL) and Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) are among the key Australian shares under valuation focus in 2026.

Jun 13, 2026

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Elon Musk's Trillionaire Net Worth Exposes a New Tier of Wealth Inequality, Analysis Finds

Elon Musk's net worth is approximately 5 million times larger than that of a typical family, marking a new era of ultra-affluence.

Jun 13, 2026

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NAB and BHP Shares Lead ASX Passive Income Strategies as Dividend Yields Hold at Elevated Levels

National Australia Bank (NAB) shares are highlighted as generating $10,000 annual passive income at current dividend yield levels.

Jun 13, 2026

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SmallCaps Weekly Wrap: Australian Fund Manager New Picks Signal Institutional Small-Cap Opportunity Flow

SmallCaps.com.au's weekly fund manager picks provide a window into institutional small-cap Australian equity positioning. Specific stocks named drive near-term price discovery in the ASX's 1,500+ listed small-cap universe.

Jun 13, 2026

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Uber Appeals Australian Reinstatement Order โ€” Gig Economy Deactivation Law Reform Tests Platform Worker Rights

Uber fights a Fair Work Commission reinstatement order for a driver with 16 misconduct allegations as Australia updates gig economy deactivation laws. The case sets precedent for platform worker rights across AU and common-law peers.

Jun 13, 2026

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Australian Brokers Flag ASX Buy Opportunities for June as Financial Year End Approaches

Morgans Financial has named three ASX-listed shares as its top buy recommendations for June 2026, with multiple brokers reporting bullish outlooks

Jun 13, 2026

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Manhattan Gold Launches 4000m Drill Program at Hook Lake, Nunavut After Board Overhaul

Manhattan Gold Corp has launched a 4000-metre RC drilling program at its Hook Lake gold project in Nunavut, Canada, following a complete board overhaul

Jun 13, 2026

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Shaw and Partners: Australian Debt Collector Could Surge 47% on Negative Gearing Policy Reform

Shaw and Partners analysts see 47% upside for an Australian debt collector if negative gearing policy changes weaken the housing market.

Jun 12, 2026

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SpaceX Nasdaq Debut Surges Past $2.8 Trillion as Musk Vows Moon and Mars Mission

SpaceX surged past a $2.8 trillion market valuation on its Nasdaq Wall Street debut, making it one of the most valuable listed companies globally

Jun 12, 2026

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Victoria Sells Former Supreme Court Building for $25M in Melbourne CBD Heritage Asset Disposal

The Victorian Allan government sold the former Supreme Court building for $25 million, offloading a heritage government asset in Melbourne's CBD.

Jun 12, 2026

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ASX Set for Strong Open as Wall Street Rebounds After Trump Calls Off Iran Strike Threat

Wall Street equities climbed and oil prices fell after President Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran, relieving a major geopolitical risk premium from global markets.

Jun 12, 2026

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Forrestania Upgrades Lady Lyla Gold Grade 37% to 1.41 g/t Adding 41700 Ounces to WA Resource

Forrestania Resources upgraded its Lady Lyla gold deposit in Western Australia with a 37% grade improvement to 1.41 grams per tonne, adding 41,700 ounces to its resource base.

Jun 12, 2026

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Magellan Financial Group Shares Surge 6% on Barrenjoey Merger Announcement and Rebrand

Magellan Financial Group shares raced 6% higher following its big merger announcement with Barrenjoey.

Jun 11, 2026