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Australian shares traded mixed, with energy stocks like Woodside advancing while consumer discretionary names slipped amid softening consumer confidence.

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ASX Biggest Gainers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest gains on Tuesday.Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH): +7%, AU$29.55NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH): +3%, AU$7.46Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC): +2%, AU$14.23Wesfarmers (ASX:WES): +2%, AU$77.31Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT): +2%, AU$6.28Southern Cross Gold (ASX:SX2): +2%, AU$9.86Sims (ASX:SGM): +2%, AU$24.61Alcoa (ASX:AAI): +2%, AU$100.97Codan (ASX:CDA): +2%, AU$41.23Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE): +1%, AU$22.25

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ASX Biggest Losers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest losses on Tuesday.ASX (ASX:ASX): -12%, AU$51.51Elevra (ASX:ELV): -7%, AU$12.75PEXA Group (ASX:PXA): -7%, AU$10.67Infratil (ASX:IFT): -5%, AU$12.29Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL): -4%, AU$6.69Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX): -4%, AU$12.82Challenger (ASX:CGF): -4%, AU$8.89Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC): -4%, AU$8.51Netwealth Group (ASX:NWL): -3%, AU$21.69Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN): -3%, AU$11.13

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Consumer Discretionary Stocks Inch Up, Utilities Sector Struggles

Consumer discretionary stocks advanced marginally at midday Tuesday.Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares rose nearly 2% in recent trade.Meanwhile, the utilities sector struggled, shedding nearly 2%.Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares were down 2% in recent trade.

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Rising Fertilizer, Fuel Prices Likely to Eventually Lift Food Inflation, ANZ Says

Rising fertilizer and fuel prices in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East are squeezing farm margins, which is likely to curb input application rates, weaken crop yields, lower crop production, and eventually lift food inflation, ANZ Research said in a Tuesday report.In the year to date, fertilizer prices are up nearly 30% in the US, remaining just under 20% below the peak reached in early 2022, per the report. Fertilizer prices are up even higher in other markets.Australia's wheat area is already set to shrink, with production facing further downside if tighter input supply and El Niño climate conditions worsen. Higher fertilizer costs will also accelerate a shift away from fertilizer-intensive grains towards oilseeds and pulses. Fertilizer intensity for corn and rice is around three times higher than that for soybeans and pulses.The Bloomberg Grains Subindex is showing year-to-date gains of only 5% to 6%. This is squeezing farm profitability globally, ANZ said. Grain prices are expected to rise gradually and remain higher for longer if there is no de-escalation of the conflict.With the latest surge in prices, demand is expected to moderate by around 3% to 199 million tonnes in 2026, ANZ said. Countries that rely heavily on fertilizer imports from the Persian Gulf, such as Australia and New Zealand face supply bottlenecks.Australia imports around 85% of its fertilizer needs, and over 60% of the urea used in Australia's fertilizers is sourced from the Middle East. The area planted with wheat is estimated to fall 5% year over year to 11.8 million hectares. If weather conditions deteriorate, wheat production could fall by over 20%, ANZ said.

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One in Six Australian Businesses Saw Supply Chain Disruptions in May, ABS Data Shows

One in six Australian businesses was experiencing supply chain disruptions in May, with about 72% reporting a negative impact from current fuel prices or availability, according to a Tuesday business conditions and sentiments report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.The bureau said 60% of businesses made changes to operations due to fuel prices or availability, with 48% absorbing cost increases and 11% increasing prices. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing recorded the highest proportion of businesses experiencing supply chain disruptions at 42%, followed by retail trade at 31%, the report added.Industries reporting the largest negative impact from fuel prices included transport, postal and warehousing at 55% and agriculture, forestry and fishing at 51%, the report added.Just over one in four businesses made changes to their workforce in response to fuel prices, with 15% reducing or suspending non-essential travel and 9% reducing the size of their workforce, while one in six businesses reported delaying or cancelling capital investment plans, the report added.Over one third of businesses reported revenue had decreased over the previous four weeks, with more than one quarter expecting revenue to decrease over the next four weeks, and over one third expecting operating expenses to increase over the same period, it added.

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Australian Consumer Confidence Falls, Remains Around Historical Lows

Australian consumer confidence fell 0.3 points in the week of May 18 to 24 to 66.1 points, as confidence remains around historical lows since the series started in 1973, according to a Tuesday note from ANZ.The four-week moving average eased 0.4 points to 66 points.Weekly inflation expectations were up 0.1 percentage point to 6%, while the four-week moving average fell to 6.3%.Current financial conditions over the last year declined 3.5 points to 57.3, while financial conditions over the next 12 months decreased 2.1 points to 72.9.Confidence in economic conditions showed a slight improvement, potentially influenced by news of the prospect of a US-Iran deal, ANZ economist Sophia Angala said.Short-term economic confidence over the next 12 months was down 0.8 points to 56.9, while medium-term economic confidence over the next five years rose 1.2 points to 75.4.The "time to buy a major household item" sub-index increased 4 points to 68.1, per the report.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares Set to Rise as Oil Falls on Easing Middle East Tensions; Mineral Resources, Ganfeng Approve AU$490 Million Expansion Project

Australian shares are poised to rise on Tuesday after oil prices tumbled nearly 7% on easing Middle East risk sentiment, as optimism grew over US-Iran talks and a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, 0.2%, and 0.6%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence fell 0.3 points to 66.1 in the week of May 18 to May 24, ANZ reported Tuesday.Australia's business conditions and sentiments report is due at 11:30 am Sydney time.In corporate news, Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) and joint venture partner Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium approved a final investment decision to build a new flotation plant and develop underground mining at the Mt Marion lithium operation in Western Australia, with total capital investment estimated at AU$490 million.Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) said the Middle East conflict has "heavily impacted" its early fiscal fourth quarter results, including an estimated AU$10 million profit impact to leisure segment results in April.Australia's benchmark index rose 0.4% or 35 points to close at 8,692 on Monday.

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Asia Week Ahead: Policy Rate Decisions, Inflation Prints and GDP Reports

Asia's economic calendar this week features a mix of inflation data, interest rate decisions, GDP releases and industrial figures across the region.The week opens with Singapore's GDP and inflation data, plus Thailand's trade figures, followed on Tuesday by Taiwan's industrial production and retail sales reports.Mid-week, attention turns to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's policy decision and Australia's inflation print. On Thursday, the Bank of Korea will announce its rate decision, while Hong Kong releases trade data and India reports industrial and manufacturing output figures.Friday will be the busiest day for macro releases, led by a batch of key indicators from Japan. The week wraps up with China's PMI readings on Sunday.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, May 25Singapore's economy grew 6.0% year over year in the first quarter, government data showed, beating the 4.6% flash estimate and accelerating from the 5.7% growth in Q4.The expansion was driven by strong performances in the wholesale trade, manufacturing, and finance and insurance sectors.Meanwhile, the city-state's annual inflation rate held steady at 1.8% in April, unchanged from March but below market expectations of 2%.Core inflation, on the other hand, eased to 1.4% in April from 1.7% a month prior.In Thailand, exports surged 23.1% year over year to $31.6 billion in April, accelerating from an 18.7% increase in March and beating forecasts of 16.2%.Imports likewise strengthened, expanding 45% in April to $41.6 billion, compared with a rise of 35.7% a month prior.As a result, the trade deficit ballooned to $10.02 billion in April from $3.3 billion a year earlier, far above forecasts of a $5.1 billion shortfall.TUESDAY, May 26Singapore will release its April industrial production data, while Taiwan is due to report both industrial production and retail sales figures for the month.WEDNESDAY, May 27New Zealand's central bank will hold its policy meeting, with analysts expecting no change to the country's official cash rate of 2.25%, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Australia is set to release inflation figures on the same day. Consumer prices rose 4.6% year on year in March, the fastest pace since September 2023, and are expected to accelerate to 5.1% in April as oil prices climb amid the Middle East conflict.Meanwhile, China will report its industrial profits for April. A pair of confidence reports covering business and consumer sentiment will be due in South Korea and Taiwan, respectively.THURSDAY, May 28The Bank of Korea is set to meet for its policy rate decision, with markets watching for any change to its current 2.5% benchmark rate amid inflation and growth pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Hong Kong will release its monthly trade figures. The April reading could show a narrowing of the trade deficit to HK$46 billion from HK$89.1 billion in March, Trading Economics forecasted.Meanwhile, India will report its industrial and manufacturing production data for April.Markets will also watch New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence report for May, after the index dropped to -10.6 in April -- its first negative reading since August 2023 -- as the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment.FRIDAY, May 29Japan's usual end-of-month data deluge, which includes the release of inflation, unemployment rate, industrial production and retail sales, will provide insights into the country's economic health.Markets will also watch Taiwan's final Q1 GDP growth figures for any revision from the preliminary estimate, which showed the economy expanding by 13.7%.Other highlights include trade balance figures from Macau and the Philippines, and export and import price data from Singapore.Both South Korea and Thailand will report their monthly industrial production and retail sales stats, while Macau will report its unemployment rate for April.Lastly, a report capturing business confidence in April will be due in the Philippines.SUNDAY, May 31China, the biggest economy in Asia, will release its official May PMI data covering manufacturing, non-manufacturing and general activity.

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Sizable Fiscal Support for SOEs Exposes Some Asia-Pacific Sovereigns, Fitch Says

Certain Asia-Pacific sovereigns could face constraints as they increase government fiscal support especially for state-owned entities, Fitch Ratings said in a recent release.Governments with higher government debt-to-GDP ratios compared to peer medians are especially vulnerable, Fitch said.Sovereigns carry out this support through capital additions or subsidies to state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the rating agency said.Many sovereigns in the region play a major role in fostering economic growth, but the levels of support, as seen in the share of combined SEO debt relative to GDP, also vary, the rating agency said.Meanwhile, some advanced economies have high SOE debt partly due to increased transparency in data reporting, according to Fitch.

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Australian Shares Up; Charter Hall Group Raises Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance for Operating Earnings

Australian shares rose on Monday as oil prices fell over hopes of a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.4%, or 35 points, to close at 8,692.Brent crude oil futures fell under the $100 mark to $97.75 per barrel. US President Donald Trump said he had told ​his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran. Earlier, the President said the US and Iran had "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on a deal to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as higher energy prices intensified cost-of-living concerns.In company news, Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) increased its fiscal year 2026 guidance for operating earnings to AU$1.03 per security from AU$1 previously. The new outlook represents a nearly 27% increase on fiscal year 2025 operating earnings per security of AU$0.814.National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) launched its first community hub in Werribee, Victoria, bringing together specialist banking support, fraud and scam experts, and community services under one roof, alongside The Salvation Army to provide early intervention and practical assistance for people experiencing financial stress.Lastly, Adore Beauty Group (ASX:ABY) said its revenue for the 47 weeks ended May 24 came in at AU$193.4 million, rising 7.4% over the prior corresponding period. The company provided a fiscal year 2027 revenue growth target of at least 10% and underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization guidance of AU$9 million to AU$13 million.

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Jardine Matheson Acquires Australian Imaging I-Med Radiology for AU$3.4 Billion
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Jardine Matheson Acquires Australian Imaging I-Med Radiology for AU$3.4 Billion

Jardine Matheson (SGX:J36) has agreed to fully acquire Australia-based I-Med Radiology Network for AU$3.4 billion as part of its strategy to invest in and control "high-quality businesses" in Asia Pacific.I-Med operates 215 diagnostic imaging clinics across Australia and New Zealand, according to a Monday filing with the Singapore Exchange.The Singapore-listed conglomerate will acquire the business from funds advised by private equity firm Permira.The transaction also includes I-Med's minority stake in Harrison.ai, a developer of AI radiology products.Jardines said the investment is also in line with its plans to expand into "strong growth verticals" such as healthcare diagnostics."As a long-term, committed investor, our goal is to build larger, high-quality businesses across our portfolio, and we look forward to supporting I-MED in the next phase of its growth. I-MED is already a market leader in radiology today, and we expect the business will expand further in I-MED's core markets as well asnew markets," said Jardines CEO Lincoln Pan.I-Med performs more than 7 million patient procedures annually. The imaging services provider has integrated AI medical technologies into its operations alongside its teleradiology system, which allows for the remote interpretation of medical images."We are looking forward to working with Jardines, well known as a long-term investor and owner in the region, to execute on our growth agenda," I-Med CEO Shrey Viranna said."This means continuing to deliver high-quality, expert diagnostic services for the benefit of patients while also enhancing our service offering, implementing AI solutions and exploring international growth opportunities."Jardines, an Asia-focused diversified investment company, has recently ramped up efforts to boost shareholder returns. In November 2025, the conglomerate launched a share buyback program expected to return approximately $250 million to its investors.This followed an October 2025 move to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Mandarin Oriental International (SGX:M04), subsequently delisting the hotel group from the Singapore bourse.After facing headwinds from U.S. tariff hikes the previous year, Jardines rebounded to profitability for the full year 2025. The company posted a profit attributable to shareholders of $1.11 billion, a sharp recovery from the $468 million loss reported a year earlier.The I-Med acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed later this year, Jardines said.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Materials Stocks Advance, Energy Sector Struggles

Materials stocks advanced nearly 2% at midday Monday.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares were up more than 1% in recent trade as the price of coking coal spiked following an explosion at a Chinese coal mine on Friday.Meanwhile, the energy sector struggled, shedding more than 2%.Shares of Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) fell nearly 4% in midday trade.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares Set to Fall on US-Iran Talks Uncertainty; Charter Hall Group Raises Fiscal 2026 Guidance for Operating Earnings

Australian shares are poised to fall on Monday as investors weigh renewed uncertainty over US-Iran talks, with progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program still unclear.Sentiment is also being pressured by a sharp slide in oil prices amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could still disrupt global shipping routes and weigh on growth.On May 22, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, 0.2%, and 0.6%, respectively.In corporate news, Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) increased its fiscal year 2026 guidance for operating earnings to AU$1.03 per security from AU$1 previously.Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) agreed to sell its 50% interest in VIC/L35, containing the Artisan gas field in the offshore Otway Basin, to Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL).Australia's benchmark index rose 0.4% or 35.3 points to close at 8,657 on May 22.

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Australian Shares Climb; Guzman y Gomez Exiting US Market, Expects One-Off Impact of Up to $40 Million

Australian shares climbed up on Friday as optimism prevailed over a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East.The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.41%, or 35.30 points, to close at 8,657.Brent crude oil futures rose by around 2% to trade at nearly $105 per barrel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were "some good signs" in talks with ​Iran. However, differences remain over the control of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue.On the domestic front, Australia's housing demand took a measurable hit in the March quarter, and total loan commitments fell 6.2% in the quarter due to central bank rate hikes and low confidence, Cotality said in a report. The overall value of lending dropped by 3.8%. However, both measures remained higher than in March 2025.Westpac points to quarter-over-quarter gross domestic product growth of around 0.4% in the March quarter, with a range of 0.3% to 0.55%. The bank's framework points to growth stalling at just 0.1% quarter-over-quarter in the June quarter. The longer the Middle East conflict persists, alongside other sources of uncertainty, the greater the risk of a contraction in the June quarter.In company news, Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) is exiting the US market with immediate effect as the business has not delivered sales momentum and is not meeting financial targets. As a result of the exit, the company expects to recognize a one-off profit and loss impact of between $30 million and $40 million in its 2026 results. Its shares were up 10% on market close.Tuas (ASX:TUA) said the sale and purchase agreement between it and its unit, Simba Telecom, and Keppel Konnect and Konnectivity regarding Simba's purchase of the shares in M1 was terminated.Lastly, Mayne Pharma Group (ASX:MYX) is entitled to nearly AU$13.3 million in legal costs following court proceedings against Cosette Pharmaceuticals in the New South Wales Supreme Court last year. Its shares closed up 3%.

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Australia's GDP Expected to Grow Around 0.4% in March Quarter, Westpac Says

Westpac-Now points to quarter-over-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around 0.4% in the March quarter, with a range of 0.3% to 0.55%, Westpac said in a Friday report.This was below Westpac's second estimate of 0.6% quarter-over-quarter growth and the 0.8% quarter-over-quarter growth recorded in the December quarter.The bank's central project has year-ended growth slowing to 1.6% year-over-year in the June quarter, per the report.The Westpac Monthly Activity Index fell over the three consecutive months to the end of April, and the index recorded its sharpest quarterly decline since May 2023.The index declined to levels seen in the first quarter of 2025, when the central bank began cutting the cash rate, suggesting Australia's cyclical upswing has come to an end.The bank's framework points to growth stalling at just 0.1% quarter-over-quarter in the June quarter. The longer the Middle East conflict persists, alongside other sources of uncertainty, the greater the risk of a contraction in the June quarter.

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Australia's Housing Demand Takes Measurable Hit in March quarter, Cotality Says

Australia's housing demand took a measurable hit in the March quarter, and total loan commitments fell 6.2% in the quarter due to central bank rate hikes and low confidence, Cotality said in a report.The overall value of lending dropped by 3.8%. However, both measures remained higher than in March 2025.Consumer confidence surveys also fell as energy prices surged in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East in late February, with low confidence acting as a deterrent to a high-value purchase.The quarterly volume of owner-occupier loans fell by 6.9%, while the volume of investor lending fell 5.3%. In value terms, owner-occupiers fell by 4.3% compared with a 3% decline for investors. The overall decline in the volume of investor lending was led by New South Wales and Western Australia, while the volume of investor lending in both South Australia and Tasmania increased in March.Within the owner-occupier segment, there was a smaller fall in the volume of lending to first home buyers than there was to other owner-occupiers. The average new loan size for first home buyers fell in the quarter, down around 2.6%, compared with a 1.6% increase for other owner-occupiers.Compared with other property purchasers, first home buyers tend to be more rate sensitive. Overall, Victoria continues to lead first home buyer lending activity as a share of the total, while first home buyer lending volume fell by the most in South Australia at 6.1%.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Materials Stocks Rise, Communications Services Sector Falls

Materials stocks advanced nearly 2% at midday Friday.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares were up almost 2% in recent trade.Meanwhile, the communications services sector struggled, shedding more than 1%.Shares of Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) fell past 1% in recent trade.

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ASX Biggest Losers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest losses.Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG): -4%, AU$7.82Block (ASX:XYZ): -3%, AU$96.49Xero (ASX:XRO): -2%, AU$74.65Wisetech Global (ASX:WTC): -1%, AU$37.11Goodman Group (ASX:GMG): -1%, AU$30.44Origin Energy (ASX:ORG): -1%, AU$10.95Telstra Group (ASX:TLS): -1%, AU$5.39APA Group (ASX:APA): -1%, AU$10.20QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE): -1%, AU$23.65Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ): -1%, AU$4.81

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ASX Biggest Gainers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest gains on Friday.Alcoa Corp (ASX:AAI): +4%, AU$93.22South32 (ASX:S32): +4%, AU$4.29Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC): +3%, AU$13.81James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX): +3%, AU$28.97Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN): +3%, AU$12.18Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO): +2%, AU$186.03NEXTDC (ASX:NXT): +2%, AU$14.91SGH (ASX:SGH): +2%, AU$41.81Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC): +2%, AU$18.92Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS): +2%, AU$6.28

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ASX Most Active Stocks

Here are the five most actively traded big-cap stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday.Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU): 80.5 million sharesPredictive Discovery (ASX:PDI): 11.8 million sharesTelstra Group (ASX:TLS): 9.2 million sharesSantos (ASX:STO): 8.2 million sharesSigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG): 7.2 million shares

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