Ofgem Eyes Upfront Fees for Datacentre Grid Queue as Backlog Swells
July 29, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT.Ofgem is weighing whether to make datacentre operators pay significant upfront fees for electricity grid connections. The UK energy watchdog says a backlog of 315 datacentre projects is straining the grid, with total demand now at 73GW-far past Britain’s 45GW peak. Under the plan, companies like Amazon and Microsoft would need to hand over a £350m financial security if offered a grid slot. Ofgem says the fee would push developers to have real customers and funding, and help stop operators from locking up grid space just in case. Datacentre energy needs have jumped with AI growth, adding pressure. The fee proposal is now open for consultation as Ofgem looks at ways to clear delays tied to speculative projects. Similar measures have targeted renewables to speed up connections, and Ofgem says this fits with Britain’s AI infrastructure push.
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Raspberry Pi Plc (LSE:RPI) flagged as possible challenger to Rolls-Royce rally
July 29, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce is up 1,338% since mid-2021, the biggest run in the FTSE 100. Now investors looking for the next winner are watching Raspberry Pi Plc (LSE:RPI), a FTSE 250 tech group boosted by demand for AI-powered single-board computers. The firm’s revenue is on track to hit $608 million this year, nearly double on big sales in the US and China. Risks remain-memory chip shortages could lift costs and the stock trades at a forward P/E near 50. Still, Raspberry Pi has plans to grow into smart home, aerospace, defence, and edge AI. Traders see some volatility ahead and say further due diligence is key.
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NAB Share Price: What to Watch
July 29, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) is a big lender in Australia, with most of its business in mortgages and business loans. NAB’s share price often moves with key bank metrics like net interest margin (NIM), return on equity (ROE), and staff culture. Its NIM sits at 1.71%, just under the 1.78% ASX bank major average. Lending made up 81% of NAB’s income last year. ROE is 11.4%, so a $100 block of equity backed $11 of profit. Employees on Seek give NAB’s workplace culture a 3/5, which is a touch under the sector’s average. These numbers give investors a handle on NAB’s returns, risk, and how it might hold up in a choppy market.
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Diageo PLC sets date for fiscal 2026 results, Capital Markets Day
July 29, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Diageo PLC said it will report its full year fiscal 2026 preliminary results on August 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. UK time (12 p.m. CET). The update comes ahead of its Capital Markets Day, kicking off at 1:30 p.m. UK (2:30 p.m. CET) that afternoon. Diageo, which owns Johnnie Walker and Guinness, plans to release an audio recording and slides after the results drop. The Capital Markets Day webcast will stream on Diageo’s website. The stock trades as DGE in London and DEO in New York. Both events are billed as providing investors insight into Diageo’s year and strategy.
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HSBC Sees as Much as 153% Upside for SpaceX Stock Over Next Year
July 29, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. HSBC analysts set a $115 base target on SpaceX and a blue-sky price of $293, calling out up to 153% upside for the stock. The bank points to Starship’s progress and the 13th Starlink mission with 20 advanced satellites on board. While some engines had issues, Starship still splashed down as planned, and new recovery tech could cut costs and push launches higher. HSBC says Starship’s full reuse could drive more Starlink coverage, NASA moon flights by 2028, and future AI satellite launches. The team stays cautiously optimistic given global risks but sees solid long-term growth as SpaceX pushes forward with technology and gains share.
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Level 2 Order Book Moves Give Traders A Read On Stock Price Action
July 29, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. The Level 2 Order Book shows where market makers sit with their buy and sell prices, giving traders a look at supply and demand in real time. It lets users see how much is stacked up on either side and helps spot which way prices might break. If buyers or sellers stack the book, traders can get a feel for direction. For active traders, Level 2 data gives more detail on market depth and order flow than standard price quotes.
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Elevate Uranium (EL8) Seeks ASX Listing for 4.7M New Shares
July 29, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. Elevate Uranium Ltd is applying to the ASX to list 4,701,659 new fully paid shares issued July 28, 2026. The shares were issued as part of a previously announced deal, adding to the listed shares on the market. Elevate said the extra shares could help boost liquidity and give it more capital options for its exploration projects. Trading under EL8, the company has a market cap near A$107.2 million and averages about 1,045,735 shares traded daily.
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Weir Up 7.8% as Q2 Orders Lift Full-Year Guidance
July 29, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. Weir Group PLC shares jumped 7.8% to 2,720p after it reported strong second-quarter orders and a better product mix. The company kept its full-year outlook unchanged, saying demand stayed solid. The update drew a positive reaction from investors as Weir pointed to ongoing sales strength and steady industrial demand.
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ASX 200 Up 90 on Softer CPI Print; Traders Cut Rate Hike Bets, CSL Jumps
July 29, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. The ASX 200 added 90 points after a weaker CPI print eased inflation worries and traders dialed back expectations for more rate hikes. CSL shares jumped after the biotech released an upbeat update. The softer inflation number gave the market a lift, with investors turning more positive on the rate outlook.
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ASX 200 Hits March High as CPI Eases; TotalEnergies Moves for London Listing, LNG Deal
July 29, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. The ASX 200 jumped 91 points to 9,039, the highest level since March, after softer Australian CPI data eased RBA rate worries. Rio Tinto gained 3.7% on earnings and a dividend. CSL rose 7.2% after updates from an immunoglobulin trial, while Woodside added 1.4% with revenue growth and new guidance. U.S. futures and oil prices were volatile after news of Iran’s attack on U.S. troops. Gold juniors kept up low-capex exploration as gold held around $4,000-$4,500/oz, and Moho Resources moved forward with drilling plans. In Europe, TotalEnergies applied to list in London and set up a 50/50 LNG joint venture with Eni for the Cronos field in Cyprus, aiming for 2.8 million tonnes per year by 2028.
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ASX 200 Closes at March High After CPI Softens
July 29, 2026, 4:08 AM EDT. The ASX 200 rose 91 points to 9,039, its best finish since March. The index gained 1.0% after softer CPI data eased worries about more RBA hikes. Gains showed across healthcare, retail, and consumer names. Rio Tinto gained 3.7% after earnings and its biggest interim payout since 2022. CSL jumped 7.2% on fresh immunoglobulin trial news. Woodside added 1.4% with revenue up 28% and tighter guidance for the year. Overall gains slowed by weak U.S. futures and oil prices jumping after Iran attacked U.S. troops. Traders waited for the Fed’s rate call and a briefing from Chair Kevin Warsh. ANZ was the only big bank up, rising 1.4%.
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ASX Gold Juniors Add Value in June Quarter With Focus on Low-Capex Pits
July 29, 2026, 4:06 AM EDT. ASX-listed gold juniors stuck with low-capex open-pit plans through the June quarter, turning to exploration, farm-outs and JVs to boost value. Gold’s still holding in the US$4000/oz-US$4500/oz band, even after January’s drop from over US$5500/oz records. The metal keeps drawing support from ongoing geopolitical risks and some investors moving in. The World Gold Council points to Asia and central bank buying shaping prices. Australian banks and forecasters see firm prices lasting through 2026. Moho Resources (ASX: MOH) topped the exploration pack with near-surface finds at Bush Chook in the Mosquito Creek Basin, after work on almost 5,000 soil samples. Moho’s ground is close to other established projects like AIM Mining’s Nullagine. The company plans to restart reverse circulation drilling and target more high-potential sites in Q4 2026.
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TotalEnergies Seeks London Listing, Sets 50/50 JV With Eni for Cyprus LNG
July 29, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT.TotalEnergies SE has applied to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), including 95.4 million new shares due in April 2026, around 5 million employee shares maturing June 2026, and a plan to cancel 100.53 million shares. TotalEnergies also said it formed a 50/50 partnership with Eni to develop the Cronos gas field in Cyprus. The joint project aims for about 2.8 million tonnes of LNG a year by 2028, with output and sales split equally.
