Konrad Wysocki

Coles Group Ltd Faces Fresh Pricing Scrutiny as Digital Shelf-Label Trial Raises Dynamic Pricing Questions
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Coles Group Ltd Faces Fresh Pricing Scrutiny as Digital Shelf-Label Trial Raises Dynamic Pricing Questions

Coles is under scrutiny after confirming digital shelf labels remain on trial in 11 stores, without ruling out future dynamic pricing. The ACCC says dynamic pricing is legal if shoppers are informed, but new rules from July 1 will ban excessive grocery markups for large supermarkets. Coles recently reported a first-half net profit of A$511 million, down 11.3%. The company is also in Federal Court over alleged misleading discount claims.
March 6, 2026
DroneShield Flags Staff Selling After 1.3 Million New Shares Hit ASX
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DroneShield Flags Staff Selling After 1.3 Million New Shares Hit ASX

DroneShield has issued 1.335 million new shares after staff exercised options, raising its total to 922.2 million ordinary shares. Some employees are expected to sell, with the new shares not subject to lock-up. The move follows last year’s insider selldowns and new board trading rules. The company recently reported 2025 revenue up 276% to A$216.5 million and disclosed six contracts worth A$21.7 million.
March 6, 2026
Ampol Limited Faces Fresh Scrutiny as ACCC Warns on Petrol Pricing, EG Australia Decision Nears
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Ampol Limited Faces Fresh Scrutiny as ACCC Warns on Petrol Pricing, EG Australia Decision Nears

Ampol’s proposed takeover of EG Australia faces continued ACCC scrutiny as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Brent crude jumped 16.4% for the week, and the ACCC warned it may act if companies mislead consumers. Queensland retailers raised prices sharply, prompting an RACQ referral. The ACCC’s final decision on the merger is due by June 5.
March 6, 2026
ANZ Group Holdings Limited Moves 2026 Half-Year Results Forward, Resets Interim Dividend Dates
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ANZ Group Holdings Limited Moves 2026 Half-Year Results Forward, Resets Interim Dividend Dates

ANZ Group has moved its 2026 half-year results announcement to May 1, ahead of major rivals NAB and Westpac. The bank also reset its interim dividend dates and set August 13 for its third-quarter update. ANZ’s first-quarter cash profit rose to A$1.94 billion, with expenses down 8%. The lender still faces scrutiny over net interest margin management and ongoing regulatory issues.
March 6, 2026
CSL Limited Wins Canada Pandemic Vaccine Contract as Buyback Tops 4 Million Shares
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CSL Limited Wins Canada Pandemic Vaccine Contract as Buyback Tops 4 Million Shares

CSL’s Seqirus unit has secured a Canadian government contract to supply up to 15 million pandemic flu vaccine doses from its Tullamarine plant if a pandemic is declared. The deal follows an 81% drop in CSL’s half-year profit and a leadership change. Financial terms were not disclosed. CSL has spent about A$738.8 million on share buybacks since launching its on-market program.
March 6, 2026
Telstra Group Limited becomes first Australian telco live with anti-fraud APIs as Optus joins, TPG waits
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Telstra Group Limited becomes first Australian telco live with anti-fraud APIs as Optus joins, TPG waits

Telstra has launched GSMA Open Gateway anti-fraud APIs, starting with Number Verification, becoming the first Australian carrier to do so. Optus is collaborating with Telstra on network APIs, while TPG is not yet participating. Telstra reported a 9.4% rise in first-half profit to A$1.12 billion and will pay a 10.5 cent interim dividend on March 27.
March 6, 2026
Northern Star Resources cracks S&P/ASX 20 in March rebalance, replacing Santos
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Northern Star Resources cracks S&P/ASX 20 in March rebalance, replacing Santos

Northern Star Resources will join Australia’s S&P/ASX 20 index on March 23, replacing Santos, after a quarterly rebalance by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The move follows Northern Star’s acquisition of De Grey Mining and a 34% rise in half-year EBITDA to A$1.876 billion. Regis Resources and Westgold Resources will enter the ASX 100. The changes come as gold prices climb and sector stocks gain weight in local benchmarks.
March 6, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens
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BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens

China Mineral Resources Group has expanded restrictions on BHP iron ore cargoes, now including Mac fines, Newman fines, and Newman lumps, amid a contract dispute. Stocks of BHP’s Jimblebar cargoes at Chinese ports hit a record 9.8 million tons by Feb. 26, up 457% since September. Canberra is monitoring the situation as iron ore is Australia’s top export. BHP declined to comment; CMRG did not respond.
March 6, 2026
Why Santos Limited CEO Kevin Gallagher Sold A$5.6 Million in Shares
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Why Santos Limited CEO Kevin Gallagher Sold A$5.6 Million in Shares

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher sold 830,132 shares for about A$5.6 million on Feb. 27, citing tax obligations and personal financial reorganisation, according to a Friday filing. Gallagher still holds 2.7 million shares indirectly after the sale and a transfer to his family account. The sale follows a 25% profit drop, job cuts, and new production targets for Barossa LNG and Alaska’s Pikka project.
March 6, 2026
Macquarie Rolls Out PayID on DEFT, Taking Aim at Rent Fees as NSW Rules Tighten
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Macquarie Rolls Out PayID on DEFT, Taking Aim at Rent Fees as NSW Rules Tighten

Macquarie Bank has added PayID to its DEFT payments platform, letting tenants pay rent in near real time without third-party fees. The move comes days after New South Wales banned landlords from forcing tenants onto specific apps and required a free electronic payment option. DEFT serves over 1,200 agencies and processes 1.2 million rental payments monthly. Macquarie says most DEFT reference numbers are being auto-enrolled for PayID.
March 6, 2026
Woodside Energy filing shows fresh executive share rights — here’s who got them
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Woodside Energy filing shows fresh executive share rights — here’s who got them

Woodside Energy issued 643,995 unquoted equity rights to executives, including acting CEO Liz Westcott, under incentive plans, according to an ASX filing. The awards, granted without shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1, could dilute existing shares by about 0.03% if vested. Westcott has served as acting CEO since December after Meg O’Neill’s resignation.
March 6, 2026
Commonwealth Bank’s A$1.85 billion subordinated deal is out — here are the rates and the fine print
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Commonwealth Bank’s A$1.85 billion subordinated deal is out — here are the rates and the fine print

Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued A$1.85 billion in subordinated securities across three tranches due 2036 and 2046. The 2046 fixed-rate tranche pays 6.40% annually; other tranches price off fixed and floating structures with a 1.28% margin. The securities may convert to ordinary shares if regulators deem the bank non-viable. CBA also updated its dividend notice and currency arrangements.
March 6, 2026
Galaxy Digital dumps the TSX for Nasdaq-only trading — what changes for GLXY investors
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Galaxy Digital dumps the TSX for Nasdaq-only trading — what changes for GLXY investors

Galaxy Digital will voluntarily delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 19, keeping only its Nasdaq listing. The Canada-based share buyback program will end with the TSX exit, while limited repurchases may continue on Nasdaq. GLXY shares rose about 18% in premarket trading Thursday. The company reported a $482 million net loss in Q4 2025 due to falling crypto prices.
March 5, 2026
Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement clears a major cloud over its COVID vaccine tech
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Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement clears a major cloud over its COVID vaccine tech

Moderna will pay $950 million to Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences in the third quarter of 2026 to settle mRNA vaccine patent litigation, with no future royalties owed. The deal, reached before a Delaware jury trial, includes a court judgment of infringement and a non-exclusive license for lipid nanoparticle technology. Moderna’s stock jumped after the news. An additional $1.3 billion could be owed, depending on an ongoing appeal.
March 5, 2026
UiPath adds Switzerland data residency for GenAI Activities — why PATH investors are watching
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UiPath adds Switzerland data residency for GenAI Activities — why PATH investors are watching

UiPath added Switzerland as a data residency option for its Integration Service and GenAI Activities, storing customer data within Swiss borders. Shares rose 0.2% to $11.07 in U.S. premarket trading Thursday, ahead of results due March 11. The company also updated Automation Cloud license tracking and tightened Document Understanding access controls. UiPath last reported quarterly revenue of $411 million, up 16% year over year.
March 5, 2026
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