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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 15, 2026, 11:53 PM EDT HCM Invest Opens Applications for London Fitness and Wellness Pitch Event July 15, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. HCM Invest is now taking applications for pitching spots at its invite-only London event set for 21 October 2026. The gathering targets private equity firms, VCs, lenders, and strategic backers, as well as startups and operators looking for growth money in fitness, health, and wellness. The day will include keynotes, one-to-one meetings, and networking, all aimed at deal-making and partnerships. The meeting will run at EGYM HQ and
July 15, 2026
Telstra Group Limited Faces 1 Million-Sq-Km Coverage Map Threat as Optus, TPG Back Tougher Rules
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Telstra Group Limited Faces 1 Million-Sq-Km Coverage Map Threat as Optus, TPG Back Tougher Rules

Telstra Group Limited’s long-standing claims about mobile coverage may take a hit, with Optus and TPG both backing stricter mapping standards before an Australian regulator’s decision expected by March 31. The move could see Telstra cut roughly 1 million square kilometres from the coverage footprint it currently advertises. Timing is key here. The Australian Communications and Media Authority faces a March 31 deadline to lock in its Mobile Network Coverage Maps Standard. Carriers will need to comply with the new system for modelling and labelling 4G and 5G outdoor handheld coverage starting June 30, once the rules kick in.
March 29, 2026
4DMedical Ltd Wins EU CE Mark, Raises A$83 Million as Mayo Clinic Deal Boosts CT:VQ Push
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4DMedical Ltd Wins EU CE Mark, Raises A$83 Million as Mayo Clinic Deal Boosts CT:VQ Push

4DMedical disclosed in a Friday filing that its CT:VQ technology secured European Union CE mark certification. The Australian medtech also said it had raised A$83 million from institutional investors, a boost to fund its European ambitions. Shares ended the day at A$6.28, having hit A$7.55 earlier in the session. The timing comes into play as 4DMedical looks to build on recent U.S. hospital contracts and push for wider commercial uptake. According to the company, CT:VQ assesses how air and blood flow throughout the lungs using regular non-contrast CT scans—skipping the radiotracers needed for classic nuclear V/Q imaging.
March 29, 2026
DroneShield Limited shares in focus after JPMorgan lifts stake, new shares hit market
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DroneShield Limited shares in focus after JPMorgan lifts stake, new shares hit market

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and related entities bumped up their voting power in DroneShield Ltd, taking it to 58.0 million shares, or 6.29%, according to a Friday filing. That’s up from 48.8 million shares, or 5.29%. In another filing that day, DroneShield announced plans to quote 160,000 fresh ordinary shares after staff exercised performance options. Why does this matter? Investors are weighing whether DroneShield’s 2025 momentum will hold through 2026. The annual report laid out the numbers: record 2025 revenue came in at A$216.5 million, profit after tax reached A$3.5 million, and cash plus term deposits totaled A$209.5 million. Management added that fiscal 2026 kicked off with A$103.5 million already locked in as committed revenue.
March 29, 2026
Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push
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Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push

UBS bumped Evolution Mining Ltd up to neutral from sell on Friday, pointing to better growth prospects tied to copper at Northparkes and the dip in the share price. The firm put its target at A$12.50—just about level with Evolution’s latest close of A$12.46 on the ASX. This call drops right as the miner juggles several key events. There’s a 20-cent interim dividend lined up for April 2, and investors will be watching for March-quarter results on April 15. Back in February, Evolution Mining posted a record half-year profit and gave the green light to more projects.
March 29, 2026
Wesfarmers Limited CSBP Scrambles for Fertiliser as Iran War Hits Urea Supply
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Wesfarmers Limited CSBP Scrambles for Fertiliser as Iran War Hits Urea Supply

CSBP, Wesfarmers Ltd’s fertiliser division, is hustling to boost local output and secure replacement shipments after conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupted urea and phosphate supplies bound for Australia, CSBP sales strategy and reliability manager Ben Sudlow said late last week. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that the Wesfarmers arm had notified some customers of potential delays to ammonium phosphate compound and urea cargoes. This is a tough moment for Western Australian growers, just as seeding season kicks off. Urea, the nitrogen fertiliser that’s essential for boosting crop yields, is a top priority right now. About a third of the world’s fertiliser trade moves through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The United Nations, citing the risks of deeper
March 29, 2026
Northern Star Resources DRP Share Issue Lands 42% Above Friday Close After FY26 Warning
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Northern Star Resources DRP Share Issue Lands 42% Above Friday Close After FY26 Warning

Northern Star Resources on Thursday announced it will quote 388,238 new ordinary shares through its dividend reinvestment plan, letting shareholders opt for stock rather than a cash payout. The DRP price landed at A$26.36 per share, putting the total value of these reinvested dividends near A$10.2 million. The timing of the filing comes into play because the price was pegged to the volume-weighted average traded from March 6 to March 12, yet DRP elections had already wrapped up on March 6. Then, just seven days later, Northern Star flagged challenges in reaching the lower end of its FY26 production guidance, which left the DRP price sitting roughly 42% higher than the A$18.55 where the stock finished on March 27.
March 29, 2026
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert
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Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert

Australian stocks kick off a truncated week with crude surging past $112 a barrel, while Wall Street faces another bout of turbulence. That puts the local market in a spot, trying to gauge if energy’s momentum is enough to counter mounting pressure on banks, retailers, and miners. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.11% to finish at 8,516.30 on Friday, but still managed a 1.0% advance for the week, according to ASX data. The ASX feels the impact in both directions. Oil and gas stocks might get a bump from higher crude, but pricier fuel, climbing bond yields, and a fresh dose of inflation anxiety spell trouble for firms reliant on low-cost loans or heavy transport and energy spending.
March 29, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure

London shares are looking at a shortened week, oil prices still steering sentiment. On Friday, the FTSE 100 edged down 0.05%, while the FTSE 250 dropped 1.5%. Both indexes are staring at hefty monthly declines as concerns linger over a protracted Middle East crisis. The stakes for Britain are clear. With energy prices still elevated, the country sits in a riskier spot than others: the OECD now projects just 0.7% growth for the UK in 2026, and bumps up its inflation outlook to 4.0%. Markets, which once expected Bank of England rate cuts, have shifted to pricing in several hikes this year.
March 29, 2026
Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20
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Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20

Fortescue Ltd’s A$0.62 interim dividend lands Monday, with the miner’s stock holding above A$20 after Macquarie bumped its rating to outperform. Friday’s close: A$20.19, per the company’s investor page. MarketIndex attributed the 1.7% gain to Macquarie’s move and its new A$22 target for the shares. The payout’s timing is drawing attention. Fortescue, still among Australia’s top income plays and a pure iron ore exposure, is delivering cash just as investors weigh China’s appetite for the commodity and wrestle with the potential for even pricier fuel if Middle East turmoil keeps oil and diesel high.
March 29, 2026
Santos Limited Rushes Crude to Australian Refineries as Canberra Bolsters Fuel Security
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Santos Limited Rushes Crude to Australian Refineries as Canberra Bolsters Fuel Security

Santos Ltd has accelerated a portion of a 575,000-barrel Cooper Basin crude shipment for Viva Energy's Geelong plant, while shifting a separate 150,000-barrel Varanus Island lot to Ampol just last week, according to reports from Upstream and The Australian on Sunday. The outlets noted the transactions are aimed at boosting local refining capacity as fuel supply pressures mount in Australia. The issue is front and center after Canberra announced on Saturday a move to amend export-finance laws, letting the government backstop private-sector fuel buys—this comes as Middle East turmoil rattles supplies in a nation that imports around 90% of its fuel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined “new powers” aimed at “get[ting] fuel here,” and Energy Minister Chris Bowen put Australia’s
March 29, 2026
ANZ Group Holdings Home Loan Rates Rise as RBA Hike Hits Borrowers
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ANZ Group Holdings Home Loan Rates Rise as RBA Hike Hits Borrowers

ANZ Group Holdings’ variable home loan rate hike, which kicked in on March 27, is now showing up in customer accounts, bumping repayments on a typical A$500,000 owner-occupier loan by roughly A$80 a month. According to the bank, customers can spot the updated rate in their ANZ app and through internet banking from March 28. This tweak packs a punch for Australian households, with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate hike landing squarely on borrowers. On March 17, the RBA bumped its cash rate up by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.1%—the second consecutive monthly move. Policymakers flagged that inflation risks remain, citing the Middle East oil shock as a potential driver for stubbornly high prices.
March 29, 2026
CSL Limited stock steadies as buyback tops A$900 million, but turnaround test looms
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CSL Limited stock steadies as buyback tops A$900 million, but turnaround test looms

CSL Limited’s American depositary receipts closed Friday at $24.34, gaining 1.16%. After a period marked by earnings troubles and a change at the top, the Australian biotech’s U.S.-listed shares finally showed a hint of steadiness. This isn’t some obscure stock—CSL ranks among Australia’s biggest healthcare players. But faith in the company took a knock back in February, after an 81% plunge in first-half reported profit. The group bumped its buyback up to US$750 million and brought in Gordon Naylor as interim chief following Paul McKenzie’s retirement.
March 29, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk

BHP Group Ltd's U.S. shares ended Friday at $69.50, gaining $0.97 and defying Wall Street's wider downturn. Over in Sydney, the stock edged up 0.28% to close at A$50.37. Despite the S&P 500 shedding 1.67% and the Nasdaq losing 2.15%, BHP managed to hold its ground. BHP’s trading has been running on stale news, right when its yearly iron ore talks with China’s state buyer are still in the air. ASX data points to a quiet week for BHP announcements—nothing new in the latest seven-day window. The company last moved cash with its interim dividend on March 26.
March 29, 2026
Commonwealth Bank Share Price in Focus Ahead of A$2.35 Dividend as CBA Outpaces ASX 200
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Commonwealth Bank Share Price in Focus Ahead of A$2.35 Dividend as CBA Outpaces ASX 200

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares could draw attention again on Monday, with the stock last finishing up 0.26% at A$173.63 on the Australian Securities Exchange—outperforming the broader market on Friday. Investors are eyeing an A$2.35 interim dividend as well. Timing is key here: CBA stands as Australia’s largest listed bank, sporting a market value near A$288 billion, and its shares are still often seen as a safe harbor when markets get rocky. But on Friday, global stocks took a hit. Brent crude topped US$112 per barrel, putting that defensive play under pressure.
March 29, 2026
Why Woodside Energy Stock Price Is Back in Focus as Cyclone Narelle Deepens LNG Crunch
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Why Woodside Energy Stock Price Is Back in Focus as Cyclone Narelle Deepens LNG Crunch

Woodside Energy Group reported Sunday that production at its Karratha gas plant remains disrupted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Shares finished Friday at A$34.47, ticking up 0.26% on the Australian Securities Exchange. The continued outage follows damage at nearby Chevron sites, signaling tighter regional LNG supply as repairs drag on. Here’s why it’s hitting hard now: Australia’s role in LNG just got bigger after Qatar halted output this month in response to Iranian strikes. Add in the cyclone shutdown and, as MST Marquee’s Saul Kavonic points out, over a quarter of the world’s LNG supply is now offline.
March 29, 2026
NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide
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NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide

National Australia Bank starts Monday lagging after shares finished at A$41.99 Friday, off 1.34% for the session and down nearly 7.9% across the last five trading days. That leaves the stock sitting around 12.4% below its record high of A$47.96, set after February’s trading update. That’s notable, considering investors had been snapping up NAB shares just weeks back. First-quarter cash earnings climbed 16% to A$2.02 billion. Net interest margin ticked higher, reaching 1.80%. CEO Andrew Irvine described NAB as “well placed to manage our bank for the long term and to support our customers, while delivering sustainable growth and returns for shareholders.”
March 29, 2026
AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback
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AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback

AIA Group, the Hong Kong-listed insurer, said Friday it’s set to launch a US$1.743 billion automatic share buyback under a new broker agreement, with trading set to kick off March 30 and potentially running up to four months, according to its Hong Kong filing. This move makes AIA’s capital return, first announced with its March 19 annual results, a live market operation. It comes just days after news of an $18 billion medium-term note programme spooked investors, sending shares tumbling 7.8%—the steepest single-day drop in almost a year. AIA later clarified that the $18 billion represented a debt programme cap, not the amount it intends to issue.
March 29, 2026
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