Santos (ASX:STO) shares rose past 2% in recent Thursday trade, while Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) and Ampol (ASX:ALD) each gained nearly 2%, as the price of oil again topped $100 per barrel.
Oil prices rose on supply concerns as the US and Iran were unable to reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and amid speculation of the White House contemplating a 90-day ban on diesel exports, the Australian Financial Review reported.
The board of Beijing Compass Technology Development (SHE:300803) approved applications for comprehensive credit lines from three banks to fund working capital loans and related business needs, according to a Wednesday aftermarket filing with the Shenzhen bourse.The company will seek up to 250 million yuan from Agricultural Bank of China with a one-year term, up to 150 million yuan from Xiamen International Bank with a three-year term, and up to 100 million yuan from Industrial Bank with a one-year term.Shares of the investment software developer were down 2% in recent trade.
ST Group Food (SGX:DRX) said liquidators have issued their final notice and report to the creditors for the liquidation of GCTea 2B and GCTea 2A, according to a Wednesday filing to the Singapore stock exchange.The liquidators also plan to file the 'Notice of Final Account' before the dissolution.Last year, the company decided to liquidate GCTea 2B and GCTea 2A as part of its strategic plans to exit from the Gong Cha Brand in the United Kingdom.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss defense and industrial collaboration, including naval shipbuilding.Lee said he expects tangible results from the bilateral partnership, highlighting South Korea's growth strategy in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and the "7 SEED" initiative targeting small modular reactors, nuclear fusion, and renewables, according to a press release from the South Korean president's office on Wednesday.