With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $US100 per barrel, and stocks are sinking worldwide.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slide-as-global-stocks-fall-oil-hits-us100-20260313-p5oa2m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Peter Costello advised the Government a fortnight ago of his decision not to seek a third term as Chair of the Future Fund. We thank Mr Costello for his significant contribution as a board member and then Chair over the past 14 years. He leaves with the Government's appreciation and respect. As Treasurer, Mr Costello was instrumental in the establishment of the Future Fund in 2006 and setting up its initial investment mandate. Upon the fund's inception, Mr Costello spoke about the importance of ensuring that Australia could meet its unfunded superannuation obligations without imposing an undue burden on future generations.

https://www.miragenews.com/chair-of-future-fund-1099529/

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Rench Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF ( NASDAQ:SOXX – Get Rating ) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 1,466 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $510,000. Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Tsfg LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF by 61.2% during the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 79 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/08/rench-wealth-management-inc-acquires-shares-of-1466-ishares-semiconductor-etf-nasdaqsoxx.html

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India News: KARHAL (MAINPURI): On a bike with a BJP flag fluttering from the two-wheeler's handlebars, SK Yadav looked excited.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/up-polls-yahan-ka-beta-akhileshs-return-electrifies-karhal-contest/articleshow/89683214.cms

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DARTH ( DAH ) traded flat against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 17:00 PM ET on June 4th. One DARTH token can now be bought for approximately $0.20 or 0.00001160 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. DARTH has a total market capitalization of $638.29 million and approximately $1.48 worth of DARTH was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, DARTH has traded 0.2% lower against the dollar. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/darth-dah-price-down-0-2-this-week.html

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Wealthspan Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF ( NYSEARCA:VOT – Get Rating ) by 4.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,099 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 82 shares during the period. Wealthspan Partners LLC's holdings in Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF were worth $377,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/31/wealthspan-partners-llc-boosts-holdings-in-vanguard-mid-cap-growth-etf-nysearcavot.html

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Chinese insurance companies' overseas investments remained flat in 2022, and only half of them made profits on the investments, a recent survey showed. Foreign investments in 2022 by Chinese insurers totaled $83.2 billion, about the same as in 2021. The funds were invested mostly in Hong Kong and the U.S., according to the survey of 52 Chinese insurance companies.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-06-16/only-half-of-chinese-insurers-made-money-abroad-last-year-102066356.html

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dailies-editorials (3)(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 26)A reckless impeachment from the startThe Constitutional Court has dismissed the first-ever legislative motion to impeach an incumbent government minister for the deaths of 159 young people from the crush in Itaewon over Halloween last October. The court delivered the judgment 167 days after the National Assembly, dominated by the Democratic Party (DP), passed an impeachment motion for Lee Sang-min, the minister of the interior and safety.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014091377?sid=104

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Mativ ( NYSE:MATV – Get Free Report ) is one of 17 public companies in the 'Paper mills' industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Mativ to similar companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Mativ and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat. Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Mativ 0 0 1 0 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/01/mativ-matv-versus-its-peers-head-to-head-analysis.html

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MANILA -The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the notice of auction for 11, 600 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity under the second round of its Green Energy Auction (GEA-2) program. The said capacity will have to be installed from 2024 to 2026. In a statement on Tuesday, the DOE said the notice of auction was issued on March 27 and the bidding's terms of reference (TOR) will be released 20 days after. It said the contracts will be awarded in June. 'While the GEA-2 is expected to encourage more investments in power generation, it further pursues to promote the growth of renewable energy (RE) as one of the country's primary sources of energy,' it said.

https://business.inquirer.net/394694/doe-issues-notice-of-auction-for-11600-mw-renewable-energy-capacity

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Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. Reader donations are critical to what we do. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/puzzles/newsroom-daily-quiz-11-may-2023

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Fulton County Courthouse preparations for possible Trump indictmentEnhanced security preparation have been implemented outside the Fulton County Courthouse and Justice Center ahead of a possible grand jury indictment against former US President Donald Trump for 2020 election interference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 01 August 2023. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could announce criminal charges against former President Trump and others sometime in August 2023. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

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PHILADELPHIA – President Joe Biden made his 2024 re-election pitch to union members in Philadelphia on Saturday in his first political rally since launching his campaign in April, aiming to shore up a key part of his political coalition and bolster support among white working-class voters. The AFL-CIO, which includes 60 unions representing more than 12.5 million workers, endorsed Biden and his running mate Vice President Kamala Harris this week – the earliest it has ever made an endorsement in a U.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1789776/biden-makes-re-election-pitch-in-key-swing-state-pennsylvania

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Sawtell and Woolgoolga Pools will reopen to the public for the 2023/24 season on Monday 9 October. Both Pools are set to open 7 days a week from Monday 9 October through to 28 April 2024, closing only for some public holidays during that period. "Pre-season preparations and checks are underway at our two satellite pools at Woopi and Sawtell," said Ian Fitzgibbon, Acting Director City Planning & Communities at City of Coffs Harbour. "We can't wait to reopen again for the 2023/24 season and see the community dive back in and enjoy the facilities.

https://www.miragenews.com/diving-back-in-sawtell-woolgoolga-pools-set-to-1076955/

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A strong, independent, and free press is fundamental to our democracy. The Online News Act, passed into law this spring, help newsrooms across Canada negotiate fair compensation when their work appears on the dominant digital platforms. Today the Honorable Pascale St. Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act. The proposed regulations provide clarity on which platforms are subject to the Act and greater certainty on what they need to do to obtain an exemption from the mandatory bargaining process.

https://www.miragenews.com/canada-proposes-regulations-for-online-news-act-1076497/

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FILE - Louisiana State Penitentiary Warden Burl Cain discusses the gurney used for lethal injections, Sept. 18, 2009, at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La. After nearly every death row inmate in Louisiana asked for clemency en masse, the state's pardon board turned away all 56 petitions this week. Francis Abbott, executive director of Louisiana's Board of Pardons and Committee on Parole, confirmed to the Associated Press on Friday, July 28, 2023, that none of the applicants are currently eligible.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005996849?sid=104

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David Kennon Inc cut its position in shares of Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI – Free Report) by 37.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 383,301 shares of the company's stock after selling 225,694 shares during the quarter. Fidelity International High Dividend ETF accounts for about 3.5% of David Kennon Inc's investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. David Kennon Inc owned about 8.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/18/david-kennon-inc-trims-stake-in-fidelity-international-high-dividend-etf-nysearcafidi.html

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Soros Fund Management LLC boosted its holdings in Vulcan Materials ( NYSE:VMC – Get Rating ) by 30.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 91,000 shares of the construction company's stock after acquiring an additional 21,000 shares during the quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC owned 0.07% of Vulcan Materials worth $15,935,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/08/soros-fund-management-llc-buys-21000-shares-of-vulcan-materials-nysevmc.html

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Jupiter Wellness ( NASDAQ:JUPW – Get Rating ) is one of 28 public companies in the 'Toilet preparations' industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare Jupiter Wellness to similar businesses based on the strength of its valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Jupiter Wellness and its competitors gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Gross Revenue Net Income Price/Earnings Ratio Jupiter Wellness $6.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/critical-survey-jupiter-wellness-jupw-its-peers.html

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