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Australian Shares Rise; Bravura Solutions Raises Fiscal 2026 Cash EBITDA Guidance

Australian shares advanced on Friday as investors digested the fallout from renewed clashes in the Middle East.The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.5%, or 43.5 points, to close at 8,806.Overnight on Wall Street, the ​Nasdaq index closed sharply up at 1.3%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8%.Brent crude oil futures were trading around $76 per barrel as the US and Iran traded strikes in renewed hostilities. Gold was trading around $4,113 per ounce, breaking a three-day losing streak.On the domestic front, A rapid acceleration of national rents in Australia is driving rental affordability limitations amid a severe supply deficit, Cotality said. While rental growth moderated slightly to a 1.6% increase in the June quarter, the annual pace of growth accelerated to 5.9% from 5.7% in the first three months of the year, bringing the median national dwelling rent to AU$705 per week.Australian utilities and agriculture are among the most exposed sectors if the El Niño climate phenomenon emerges, while thermal coal producers could be one of the few clear beneficiaries, Fitch Ratings said.In company news, Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) now expects fiscal 2026 cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of about AU$77 million, up from a previous guidance range of AU$69 million to AU$73 million, due to strong demand for project services across its business.NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) entered into binding documentation for new senior debt facilities of AU$2.3 billion, an increase of AU$500 million on the earlier AU$1.8 billion of commitments.Lastly, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) issued an updated pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Black Butte copper project in Montana, with Black Butte's total ore reserves increasing by 49% to 14.3 million tonnes grading 2.6% copper, containing 370,000 tonnes of copper, extending the planned mine life by about 50% to 12 years.

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RBA Likely to Start Rate Cuts Earlier than Expected, Westpac Says

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to start cutting rates in August 2027 instead of early 2028 as previously forecast but may remain hawkish in the near term, Westpac said in a note on Friday.The lender expects the central bank to hike rates in August, subject to confirmation once the June quarter consumer price index data are released, and added that a follow-up rate hike in September is the most likely outcome.The monetary policy board continues to believe that the economy is too tight and requires a period of below-average growth to get inflation under control, Westpac noted. The board also assesses that the oil price and other supply shocks worsen this trade-off by lowering supply capacity.Westpac said its revised forecasts imply underlying inflation will not exceed RBA's May forecasts in the second half of the year by as much as earlier forecasts implied.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Materials Stocks Rise, Health Care Struggles

Materials stocks advanced 2.3% to lead gainers in midday trading Friday as markets digested reports of renewed clashes in the Middle East.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares rose nearly 3%, and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) climbed past 3%.On the flip side, health care stocks fell 1.6% to lead decliners.Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) was 2% lower after it said on Thursday that shareholders Jack and Sam Gance may sell up to 20% of their respective stakes in the company once the shares are released from escrow.

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ASX Biggest Gainers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest gains on Friday.Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS): +13%, AU$2.31Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL): +9%, AU$1.48Silex Systems (ASX:SLX): +8%, AU$5.64DPM Metals (ASX:DPM): +7%, AU$50.74Metals X (ASX:MLX): +6%, AU$1.38Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN): +6%, AU$10.23Orezone Gold (ASX:ORE): +6%, AU$2.41Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT): +6%, AU$7.72DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX:DGT): +5%, AU$2.62Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC): +5%, AU$12.85

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ASX Biggest Losers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest losses on Friday.Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS): -6%, AU$8.38Pro Medicus (ASX:PME): -5%, AU$199.56Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN): -4%, AU$0.23Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV): -4%, AU$8.67Austal (ASX:ASB): -4%, AU$3.77EVT (ASX:EVT): -3%, AU$12.33Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX): -3%, AU$16.36Marimaca Copper (ASX:MC2): -3%, AU$7.51SiteMinder (ASX:SDR): -3%, AU$3.79Codan (ASX:CDA): -3%, AU$43.25

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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.EQ Resources (ASX:EQR): 23 million sharesQube Holdings (ASX:QUB): 10.8 million sharesLiontown (ASX:LTR): 8 million sharesSouth32 (ASX:S32): 4.6 million sharesRamelius Resources (ASX:RMS): 4.3 million shares

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Australian Utilities, Agriculture Sectors Likely to Face Negative Impact From Potential Emergence of El Nino Phenomenon, Fitch Says

Australian utilities and agriculture are among the most exposed sectors if the El Nino climate phenomenon emerges, while thermal coal producers could be one of the few clear beneficiaries, Fitch Ratings said in a report on Thursday.Hotter and drier conditions associated with El Nino would increase water stress, weaken agricultural output, raise peak electricity demand and heighten bushfire risk, although impacts would vary by region, Fitch noted.The drier conditions can reduce water storage levels and inflows, which may weaken revenue and increase water utilities' operating expenditure through greater use of desalination plants and chemical treatment, the credit ratings agency added.Hotter weather could also increase electricity demand, putting pressure on spot prices and grid stability while raising bushfire-related risks for transmission and distribution assets, Fitch said. However, for regulated utilities, regulatory frameworks in place will limit most of the credit impact through revenue cost recovery in subsequent years.El Nino typically brings lower rainfall, weaker pasture growth, lower crop yields and irrigation stress. Farm output could fall, pressuring food supply chains and increasing food price volatility. Australian wheat and barley production volumes fell by an average 28% and 18%, respectively, in El Nino years, according to Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences and BOMThermal coal producers could be one of the few clear beneficiaries. Drier conditions generally lower the risk of weather-related disruptions and could lead to higher supply volumes. Hotter weather across Asia and lower hydropower availability could also support seaborne thermal coal demand and lift prices, benefiting Australian exporters.Credit effects are likely to be limited for sectors with contractual protections or strong operational resilience, Fitch said.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Rise as Oil Falls; Bravura Solutions Raises Fiscal 2026 Cash EBITDA Guidance

Australian shares are poised for a modest rise on Friday, tracking gains in global markets as easing oil prices and renewed diplomatic hopes helped ease concerns over escalating Middle East tensions.Investors also weighed a rebound in gold prices from a one-week low and the outlook for the US Federal Reserve's interest-rate path after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military assets in Gulf states.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8%, 1.3%, and 0.3%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, Australia's rental market remained under pressure in the June quarter, with quarterly rental growth easing to 1.6% from 2.1% in March, while annual growth accelerated to 5.9% from 5.7% in the first quarter, pushing the national median dwelling rent to a record AU$705 per week, Cotality said Thursday.In corporate news, Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) now expects fiscal 2026 cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of about AU$77 million, up from a previous guidance range of AU$69 million to AU$73 million.NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) entered into binding documentation for new senior debt facilities of AU$2.3 billion, an increase of AU$500 million on the earlier AU$1.8 billion of commitments.Australia's benchmark index fell 0.3% or 22.6 points to close at 8,762.50 on Thursday.

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Australia's Accelerating Rental Growth Drives Severe Affordability Constraints, Cotality Says

A rapid acceleration of national rents in Australia is driving rental affordability limitations amid a severe supply deficit, Cotality said in a Thursday report.While rental growth moderated slightly to a 1.6% increase in the June quarter, the annual pace of growth accelerated to 5.9% from 5.7% in the first three months of the year, bringing the median national dwelling rent to AU$705 per week, according to the report.National rents have skyrocketed almost 41% during the past five years to add an average of AU$204 per week to household rental obligations. In contrast, median rents rose by just AU$55 per week, or more than 12%, over the the previous five-year period through June 2021."We are seeing a profound shift in affordability across the market," said Cotality Australia's Head of Research Gerard Burg. "In March this year, the typical household was allocating roughly one-third of their gross income to rent, compared to around 27% just five years ago."The ongoing rental growth is mainly driven by a severe lack of available stock across Australia, with the June quarter's national dwelling vacancy rate of 1.6% remaining below the five-year average of 1.8%.The report further showed that total rental listings at the end of June sat nearly 17% below the five-year average and were "exceptionally weak" by historical standards. All capital cities in Australia currently have a vacancy rate below 2%, and while Sydney remains the country's most expensive capital city, Perth and Brisbane substantially narrowed the gap in June."We are approaching a threshold where rental affordability acts as an increasing constraint on further growth, particularly in regional areas where lower median incomes mean households are spending upwards of 35% of their income on rent," Burg said.

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Australian Shares Fall; Catalyst Metals Enters Gold Forward Contracts for 30,000 Ounces at AU$6,075 Per Ounce

Australian shares declined again on Thursday as investors reacted to another rise in oil prices after the US conducted fresh strikes on Iran.The S&P/ASX 200 Index fell by 0.26%, or 22.60 points, to close at 8,762.50.Brent crude oil futures rose over 1% to trade around $78 per barrel as the US struck Iran in fresh strikes. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was effectively "over."Gold fell for three consecutive sessions to around around $4,080 per ounce.On the domestic front, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered Australia's economic growth estimate for 2026, citing the drag from higher global energy prices and softer global momentum resulting from ongoing geopolitical tensions.In company news, Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) entered into gold forward contracts for 30,000 ounces of gold at a fixed price of AU$6,075 per ounce, with deliveries spread evenly over 15 months at 2,000 ounces per month starting in August, representing 2% of reserves or one quarter of production.FDC Consolidated Holdings (ASX:FDC) shares jumped over 13% in Thursday's trade as the construction firm made its debut on the Australian exchange. The company raised AU$400.8 million in its initial public offering through the issue of about 133.6 million shares at a price of AU$3 each.Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) extended its exclusivity agreement with the Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group consortium after the bidders reaffirmed their commitment to a proposed AU$6-per-share cash acquisition of the company through a scheme of arrangement.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance, Consumer Staples Sector Struggles

Energy stocks continued to rally, advancing nearly 2% at midday on Thursday, as oil prices surged after the US conducted fresh strikes on Iran.Woodside Energy Group's (ASX:WDS) shares rose past 1% in recent trading.On the flip side, the materials sector fell past 1%. Gold fell for three consecutive sessions to around around $4,080 per ounce.Catalyst Metals' (ASX:CYL) shares were down over 2% after it entered into gold forward contracts for 30,000 ounces of gold at a fixed price of AU$6,075 per ounce, with deliveries spread evenly over 15 months at 2,000 ounces per month starting in August, representing 2% of reserves or one quarter of production.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Fall as US Strikes on Iran Lift Oil Prices; DPM Metals Reports Higher Q2 Gold Equivalent Production

Australian shares are poised to fall on Thursday as escalating US military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher and fueled concerns over renewed geopolitical risks, with investors bracing for potential market volatility from rising energy costs and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3% and 1.1%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%.In the macroeconomy, the International Monetary Fund lowered Australia's economic growth estimate for 2026, citing the drag from higher global energy prices and softer global momentum resulting from ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to World Economic Outlook update published late Wednesday.In corporate news, DPM Metals (ASX:DPM) reported preliminary production of 102,000 gold equivalent ounces contained in concentrate for the second quarter, while sold payable metals in concentrate totaled 87,000 gold equivalent ounces during the quarter.Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) said overnight work has reduced the occurrence of the subsequent Triple Zero calling error by around 90%, with teams continuing efforts to fully resolve the issue, according to a Thursday statement from a Telstra spokesperson.Australia's benchmark index fell 0.2% or 18.8 points to close at 8,785.10 on Wednesday.

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IMF Cuts Australia Growth Forecast for 2026 on Softer Global Momentum, Higher Energy Costs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered Australia's economic growth estimate for 2026, citing the drag from higher global energy prices and softer global momentum resulting from ongoing geopolitical tensions.In its World Economic Outlook update published late Wednesday, the IMF expects the Australian economy to grow 1.9% in 2026, down 0.1 percentage point from its April estimate.For 2027, the IMF left its real gross domestic product growth forecast unchanged at 1.7%.

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Australian Shares Fall; ResMed to Sell MatrixCare Business to Frazier Healthcare Partners for $490 Million

Australian shares declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to a surge in oil prices on the back of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran in the Middle East.The S&P/ASX 200 Index fell by 0.21%, or 18.80 points, to close at 8,785.10.Brent crude oil futures rose over 3% to trade around $76 per barrel as the US attacked targets in Iran after Iran targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US also ⁠moved to withdraw a sanctions waiver allowing Iran to sell oil on the global market, which Iran said breached the memorandum of understanding to ​end the conflict.On the domestic front, the seasonally adjusted estimate for the number of dwellings approved in Australia fell 1.1% month-over-month in May to 17,019 after edging 0.2% lower in April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.The number of dwellings commenced in Australia fell 11.2% to 48,012 in the March quarter from the previous quarter, but rose 0.2% from the same period a year earlier.In company news, ResMed (ASX:RMD) agreed to sell its MatrixCare business to healthcare-focused private equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners in a $490 million all-cash deal.The US Forest Service has issued the final record of decision for South32 (ASX:S32) unit South32 Hermosa's proposed $2.16 billion Hermosa critical mineral project in Arizona's Santa Cruz County, marking a major regulatory milestone for the planned mining and processing operation.Lastly, Adairs (ASX:ADH) expects fiscal year 2026 group underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) in the range of AU$53.5 million to AU$55.5 million, down 1.3% at the midpoint from fiscal year 2025. The company said it expects to recognize a non-cash impairment of the Focus on Furniture goodwill and brand intangible in the range of AU$62 million to AU$68 million to be excluded from underlying earnings.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain, Materials Struggle

Energy stocks led gainers with a rise of 2.6% in midday trading Wednesday as oil prices advanced more than 2%.Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) gained nearly 3%, and Santos (ASX:STO) jumped almost 5%.Most other sectors were lower, however, with materials shedding 2.4% to lead decliners.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) fell about 3%, and Rio Tinto Group (ASX:RIO) retreated past 2%.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Fall on Rising Iran-US Tensions; Ramelius Resources Posts Lower June Quarter Gold Production

Australian shares are poised to fall on Wednesday after oil prices surged following escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Iran attacking three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the US revoking a license allowing the sale of Iranian crude before launching further strikes against Tehran.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, 1.2%, and 0.3%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, Australia's building approvals and building activity reports are due at 11:30 am Sydney time.In corporate news, Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) said June quarter gold production was 53,466 ounces, with fiscal 2026 production of 192,182 ounces within its guidance range of 185,000 to 205,000 ounces.Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) said its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea milled 2.2 million tonnes of ore in the June quarter at an average of 0.86 grams per tonne grade of gold to pour 54,252 ounces of gold.Australia's benchmark index fell 0.3% or 27.1 points to close at 8,803.90 on Tuesday.

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Australian Card Activity Growth Softens Reflecting Lower Fuel Prices, Weakness in Non-Fuel Spending, Westpac Says

Australian card activity growth softened, reflecting a mixture of lower fuel prices and continued weakness in non-fuel spending, according to a Monday report by Westpac.The Westpac-DataX Card Tracker Index moved sideways through late May and most of June, declining sharply to 152.8 in the week that ended June 27, 2.3 points lower than a month ago.Quarterly growth momentum further slowed to 0.2% in the most recent week, down from the 0.5% a month ago. The implication is that some of the more recent softening in quarterly growth is due to a price-driven slowing in fuel spend.However, the monthly and weekly data suggest there has been a slight improvement in momentum since the start of June, likely reflecting some easing in budget pressures as fuel prices fell. The slight improvement in recent weeks centered on discretionary segments.The latest data suggest the June quarter is headed for a 0.2% quarter-over-quarter rise in nominal consumer-related card activity, pointing to a likely decline in real, inflation-adjusted terms.

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Idled Australian Lithium Operations Poised for Restart as Prices Recover, ANZ Says

Several Australian lithium operations that were placed on care and maintenance between 2024 and 2025 are poised to restart as prices recover, ANZ said in a Monday report.Globally, lithium prices have eased back following a sharp rally since mid-2025, while demand has held up due partly to support from the battery storage sector. With prices now well above production costs, supply constraints are starting to wane, the bank said.In Australia, assets including Bald Hill, the Ngungaju plant, and Finniss were idled in late 2024 due to weak prices but are now being brought back online, raising forecast spodumene production by 3% to 579,000 tonnes this year and by 15% to 655,000 tonnes in 2027, ANZ said.in terms of demand, electric vehicles still dominate to account for roughly 55% of lithium consumption, but energy storage systems are gaining share, rising to 20% this year from 5% before the pandemic, the bank added.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance, Consumer Staples Sector Struggles

Energy stocks advanced 1% at midday Monday.Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) shares rose past 1% in recent trade.On the flip side, the consumer staples sector struggled, shedding nearly 1%.Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) shares were down almost 1% in recent trade.

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Australian Job Ads Down Sequentially in June

The number of Australian job ads in seasonally adjusted terms fell 0.2% month on month in June to 115.8, following an upwardly revised 2% month-on-month increase in May, ANZ reported Monday.Australian job ads was largely steady in June and is 0.5% higher year on year, according to ANZ economist Aaron Luk.The labor market showed improvement in May, with the unemployment rate easing to 4.4%, and an increase in employment by 40,300. However, April's employment figures were revised to a decline of 40,700, indicating little change over two months.An economic slowdown is expected due to higher interest rates, a slow housing market, and uncertainty from the Middle East conflict, likely resulting in lower labor demand, job ads, and a slight rise in the unemployment rate, Luk said.Growth in job ads was mixed in June, with Tasmania seeing the most significant increase, along with solid gains in South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria, according to Indeed senior economist Callam Pickering.New South Wales showed a decline following a strong May, and Western Australia experienced a considerable drop, although it remains the strongest market year-on-year, Pickering added.

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