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Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked
17 Apr 2026
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-oil-price-strait-hormuz.html
Read moreSantos CEO signals potential 2028 exit as chairman departs first
17 Apr 2026
Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher has signalled he intends to lead the oil and gas group until at least 2028 to guide it through the next stages of major projects, outlasting chairman Keith Spence who…
Read moreBig industry super property fund plunges to $1.5b loss on write-downs
ISPT, one of the country’s biggest property investors for industry superannuation funds, has plunged to a $1.5 billion loss in its flagship vehicle as real estate values fell and the cost of servicing its debt…
Transurban tolls hit NSW roadblock
The Minns NSW government and Transurban are at loggerheads over how to reduce the long-term costs to taxpayers and motorists from Sydney’s sprawling toll road network. Toll roads seemed such a painless way for state…
Bull market revs back up on Trump enthusiasm as traders race to grab small caps, banks and Tesla
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/09/bull-market-revs-back-up-on-trump-enthusiasm-as-traders-race-to-grab-small-caps-banks-and-tesla.html
One business is paying $7.4m in Sydney road tolls
The Minns government is ramping up pressure on Transurban to overhaul its toll road contracts in NSW, arguing that baked-in increases add costs not just to households but to businesses, one of which is paying…
UK pension fund crisis shows super risk to markets in Australia: RBA
Poor liquidity management by the $3.9 trillion superannuation sector could threaten financial stability similar to the near-collapse of pension funds in Britain in 2022 after a rush on margin calls, the Reserve Bank has warned. RBA governor…
ASX to open lower as Beijing stimulus plans fail to excite investors
The Australian sharemarket is poised to retreat on Monday as investors turn increasingly negative on already bruised mining companies after authorities in China failed to impress with their latest stimulus package. Futures indicate the S&P/ASX…
Dow tops 44,000 for first time, S&P 500 closes at record high to cap election week rally: Live updates
The stock market climbed to another round of records on Friday, as the Dow and S&P 500 wrapped up their best week in a year after Donald Trump’s election win. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 259.65…
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE INSIGHTS – Adapting with Purpose [October 2025]
The October meeting offered an opportunity to explore strategic adjustments and deepen our commitment to delivering tailored investment solutions. Below are five key highlights from the discussion: Emphasis on Customization The committee reiterated the importance…
AGL Energy prepares to unveil big batteries play; acquires Firm Power
It’s been a tumultuous time for AGL Energy, the $7.7 billion electricity and gas giant backed by billionaire businessman Mike Cannon-Brookes, with plenty of hand wringing about the company’s strategy. Now that this has been…
Aurizon tumbles on weak earnings outlook
Aurizon must convince investors its prospects for earnings growth are sound after the stock suffered a 9 per cent drop on a lower than expected full-year profit result. The 25 per cent jump in 2023-24…