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Iran War

Iranian President confirms assassination of Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib

Wave Waiver

Trump temporarily waives US shipping law for oil and gas to lower prices

Inflation Surprise

US producer prices rise more than forecast in February

EU Inc

EU unveils plan to slash red tape, boost startup innovation

Critical minerals to be included in Australia-EU free trade deal

Middle East crisis / Update

Middle East conflict will impact tax reform in May budget: Chalmers

Middle East crisis

Prolonged Iran war threatens significant GDP hit: Chalmers

Trade talks

Albanese confirms EU chief’s visit, trade deal to be signed

The Edition

Rock solid

Market Wrap

ASX ends higher as tech stocks pace broad rally

Dodgy Disclosure / Update

Humm Group climbs despite Takeovers Panel accusation of misleading statements

Hormuz Halt

Brent crude eases after Iraq signs deal to export oil through Turkey

Metals Moves / Update

Sims rallies after lifting FY26 earnings guidance

Ideas

Australia’s market plumbing isn’t built for the AI future

Sweat Equity

🐨 Bear hug

Court Contest

ACCR to appeal Federal Court judgment on Santos ruling

Compliance Crash

Novonix falls on compliance warning from Nasdaq

Dodgy Disclosure

Takeovers Panel says Humm Group misled investors over Credit Corp takeover bid

Market Open / Update

ASX edges higher lifted by energy stocks

May Hike

Economists increasingly tipping another rate rise in May

Promotion Confirmed

Woodside confirms Liz Westcott as CEO after acting stint

Metals Moves

Sims guides on FY26 earnings increase, plays down Middle East war impact

Leadership Lift

BHP names Brandon Craig as CEO to replace Mike Henry

Show Shutdown

ARN Media terminates Sandilands contract, cancels Kyle & Jackie O show

Market Open

Australian shares to open higher as Wall St awaits Fed decision

InCommodities signs $200 million battery agreement with Vena Group during royal visit

Standup

Israel kills two senior Iranian leaders as Trump floats NATO exit

Strategic Spend

NRFC invests $50m in Advanced Navigation’s GPS alternative systems

Confluence Catch

IBM completes Confluent acquisition, company delists from Nasdaq

Stable Acquisition

Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK for USD1.8b

Funding Scramble

Nebius to raise USD3.75b in debt after deal with Meta

Iran War

Israel says Iran’s security chief killed in strikes

‘Never a good look’: Electro Optic Systems punished after DroneShield-style selldown

Rate Decision / Update

Big four banks pass on RBA rate rise

Credit Lines

Future Fund chair warns geopolitical conflict a top investment challenge of the next decade

No, economists — this isn’t the start of a new era of RBA signalling

The Edition

At any rate

Market Wrap

ASX ends higher after RBA rate hike; miners and real estate lead gains

Fire Sale

Electro Optic Systems shares plunge 15% on CEO share selldown

Rate Decision / Update

RBA governor warns government cost-of-living subsidies could worsen inflation