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SMSF Innovation Council Launches to Advance Crypto Integration in Super Portfolios
June 18, 2025 04:06 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,New 12-member council formed to guide digital asset integration in SMSFs,Led by OKX Australia CEO, targeting governance and trustee advocacy,Moves align with potential tax changes on high-value super funds,A new era in self-managed super f...

ASX 200 Energy Player Santos Draws Middle East Investment Interest
June 18, 2025 04:05 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Santos Ltd receives strategic acquisition interest from UAE’s state-owned energy firm,Abu Dhabi National Oil Company affirms commitment to Australian energy market,Broader energy sector reacts to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East,Sa...

ASX 200 Watch: Santos Bidder Highlights Australian Energy Commitment Amid Market Shifts
June 18, 2025 04:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Santos bidder from Abu Dhabi signals strong alignment with Australian energy landscape.,Institutional shareholder backs takeover while oil prices react to geopolitical speculation.,MinRes leads declines in iron ore amid shifting commodity...

ASX 200 Index Resilience Amid Market Strain from Geopolitical Tensions
June 18, 2025 03:59 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The,ASX 200,remains relatively stable despite geopolitical unrest.,Market sentiment reflects cautious optimism amid ongoing volatility.,Oil price fluctuations continue to exert pressure on broader economic indicators.,The,ASX 200,, a bench...

ASX 200 Tumbles Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions and Trump’s Remarks
June 18, 2025 03:57 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The,ASX 200,opened lower amid escalating Middle East conflict and global market losses.,Resource stocks including MIN, PLS, and LTR declined sharply in early trade.,Gains observed in uranium, coal, and gaming sectors amid broader market ca...

Cultivated Meat Pioneer Vow Gains Regulatory Nod in Australia and New Zealand
June 18, 2025 03:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Vow becomes first to get cultivated meat approval in Southern Hemisphere,Product debut to feature cultured Japanese quail under brand Forged,Strategic manufacturing shift followed by regulatory clearance,Australia's alternative protein lan...

Wearable Injectors Sector Gains Traction in Australia Equity Market
June 18, 2025 03:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Shift toward home-based care drives wearable injectors demand,Rural accessibility and healthcare efficiency remain key growth drivers,Sector reflects healthcare innovation within Australia equity market,The wearable injectors segment is em...

ASX200 Spotlight: Optus (ASX:SGT) Faces $100M Penalty Amid Sales Misconduct Scandal
June 18, 2025 03:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Optus hit with $100M penalty over misconduct,Refunds and leadership changes underway,New sales systems aim to restore trust,Optus (ASX:SGT), a key player in Australia's telecommunications sector and part of the,ASX200 stocks,, has come und...

Middle East Tensions Weigh on ASX 200; Santos Takeover Scrutiny Intensifies
June 18, 2025 03:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil market volatility and keeps,ASX 200,in neutral territory.,Federal Treasurer defers to FIRB on Abu Dhabi’s takeover approach involving Santos (ASX:STO).,Heightened geopolitical risks as US deploys...

Tech Stocks Lead Gains on ASX 200 as Mining Lags
June 18, 2025 03:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Technology sector firms such as Technology One and WiseTech Global recorded notable upward movement.,Mining stocks, including Fortescue and BHP, dragged down the sector index amid falling iron ore sentiment.,Uranium producers Boss Energy a...

Cicada Innovations CEO Steps Down After Transformational Tenure: What It Means for Australia's Deep Tech Landscape and ASX200 Ecosystem
June 18, 2025 03:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Cicada CEO departs after six years of national growth,$6.1 billion raised under leadership,Strategic incubator expansion boosts deep tech scene,After a remarkable six-year journey at the helm of Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams has a...

Defence and Critical Minerals ASX Stocks Show Notable Trends
June 18, 2025 03:15 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Droneshield and Elsight reflect momentum in Australia's defence sector,Multiple critical minerals firms appear in uptrend patterns on the ASX,Notable shifts seen across energy, biotech, and infrastructure segments,Defence and critical mine...

Optus Faces ASX 100 Scrutiny Over Sales Misconduct Fallout
June 18, 2025 03:11 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Optus has admitted to systemic sales misconduct and agreed to a major penalty,Leadership overhaul and disciplinary measures taken to address internal failings,New controls and incentives rolled out to restore customer trust and accountabil...

ASX 200 edges higher as tech lifts, iron ore weighs
June 18, 2025 03:11 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,ASX 200 moves marginally amid contrasting performance from miners and tech,Iron ore-linked stocks BHP and Fortescue retreat during prolonged price dip,Boss Energy rises as uranium outlook brightens, NextDC secures fresh funding,The,ASX 200...

National Reconstruction Fund Investigation Highlights Political Risk for Innovation Initiatives on ASX 200
June 18, 2025 03:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Governance concerns surface amid investigation into National Reconstruction Fund,Political shifts threaten continuity of innovation-focused public funding,NRF scrutiny underscores Australia’s fragile innovation policy landscape,The innovat...

ASX200 Tax Reforms in Focus: Treasurer Signals Need for Practical Consensus
June 18, 2025 03:07 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Treasurer signals need for structural tax adjustments.,Productivity roundtable to address economic resilience.,Inclusive policy reform process aimed at long-term stability.,Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened the door to major ta...

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Drops Sharply on ASX 200 as Iron Ore Futures Decline
June 18, 2025 03:07 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) posts notable decline on ASX 200, ASX 100, and ASX 50,Iron ore futures on the Singapore Exchange hit multi-month low,Chinese steel production weakens amid seasonal slowdown,Shares of major iron ore producer...

Australia Share Market Movers: BUB, IGL, and WAF Across ASX Indices
June 18, 2025 02:45 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Bubs Australia, IVE Group, and West African Resources operate across key indices,Exposure in ASX 200, ASX 300, and All Ordinaries reflects sector presence,Sector alignment spans consumer staples, communication services, and materials,Bubs...

Energy Sector Faces Pressure Amid Global Tensions | ASX 200 Update
June 18, 2025 02:28 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,ASX 200 outlook clouded by global unrest and oil market shifts,Middle East developments spur energy market fluctuations and broader index impact,Fund sentiment gauges signal preference for defensive positions,The energy sector on the,ASX 2...

Energy, Lithium, and Gold Stocks Drive Mixed Sentiment on ASX 200
June 18, 2025 02:19 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Energy shares reacted to shifting global oil dynamics,Lithium counters followed offshore pressure on high sectors,Gold stocks showed mild movement amid currency-led changes,The energy and materials sectors played a prominent role in shapin...

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