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Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) has notified the market of the cessation of two tranches of unquoted equity securities, comprising 97,857 Performance Share Units (PSUs) and 4,463 Deferred Share Units (DSUs), both of which lapsed on 30 June 2026. The cessation occurred because the conditions attached to these securities were not met, or had become incapable of being satisfied, according to the company update lodged on 6 July 2026. No consideration was paid by Macquarie Group to holders in connection with the lapse of either security class. Investors tracking Macquarie’s employee remuneration structure and issued capital position may note this…

Two Korea National University of Arts students became the first Koreans to take senior division gold at the Moscow International Ballet Competition, with a third Korean also winning junior gold. Lee Kang-won, left, and Kim Min-jin perform a pas de deux in the final of the Moscow International Ballet Competition at the Bolshoi Theatre on July 4. MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION Two students from the Korea National University of Arts have won gold at the Moscow International Ballet Competition, the first time Korean dancers have claimed the top prize in the senior division of an event often called the Olympics of…

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The unevenness of China’s economy is now well reflected in its US$16 trillion stock market, as technology companies ride a bull run but consumer stocks fall behind.Artificial intelligence chipmakers, from Cambricon Technologies to Moore Threads Technology, have led a roughly 50 per cent gain in the Nasdaq-style Star Market this year, as part of the global frenzy over AI.In stark contrast, Kweichow Moutai – considered a proxy for China’s domestic consumption – and other leading liquor producers have dropped at least 11 per cent in the same span. The CSI 300 Index benchmark has seen its consumer sector stocks fall…

By Babajide Ojuola, PhD, FNSE In my earlier article, “Globalization is Being Reset, and Nigeria Can Help Shape the New Order,” I argued that nations increasingly derive influence and competitive advantage from knowledge, technology, and networks of intelligence as much as from geography, natural resources, and traditional economic power. As Nigeria advances its data sovereignty agenda, I believe an even more important conversation is needed: the development of critical knowledge infrastructure. Data sovereignty is essential. Nations should control strategic data that affects their security, economy, and citizens. But data alone creates little value. It becomes useful only when interpreted, contextualized, and…

Gold and precious metals Gold is the most widely held alternative asset among UK retail investors and the most accessible. It has historically acted as a store of value during periods of economic stress, currency weakness, and inflation, and tends to be negatively correlated with the US dollar. Gold reached a record high above $3,500 per troy ounce in April 2025, driven by central bank buying, US dollar weakness, geopolitical uncertainty, and strong demand from Asian investors. As of June 2026, prices have moderated but remain significantly elevated relative to five-year averages. For UK investors, the most practical routes to…

In the Philippine capital, 85 pesos (US$1.40) is barely enough to buy a meal for one, let alone a family of five.Yet that modest sum, roughly the price of 1½kg of premium imported rice, is the largest single wage increase ever approved for Metro Manila’s minimum-wage earners.The government called it “historic”. Labour groups called it an insult.The increase, to be rolled out in two stages, was confirmed by the Department of Labour and Employment on Tuesday.Non-agricultural workers will see their daily wage rise from 695 pesos to 755 pesos this month, then to 780 pesos by January. Employees of smaller…

Bitcoin (BTC) spiked to nearly $64,000 in the early hours of July 6, reaching $63,900 on CoinGecko, extending a weekend rally that liquidated hundreds of millions of dollars in short positions.The move capped a sharp reversal from the $58,293 low Bitcoin touched on July 1. A softer-than-expected jobs report reshaped rate-hike expectations heading into the new week, helping Bitcoin’s price claw back.Weak Jobs Data Triggers a Short SqueezeThe rally traces back to Thursday’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report. The report showed the economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts. The miss lowered the odds of a near-term Federal…

Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund, trading under the ASX code XASG, has released its monthly update for June 2026, detailing unit redemptions and issuances. The report highlights a significant net redemption of units, which may interest investors tracking fund flows and market dynamics. Key Points Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund (ASX: XASG) Significant net redemption of units in June 2026 Total units on issue: 11,330,774.66 Investors should monitor fund activity and market conditions June 2026 Sees Significant Net Redemption of Units The Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund reported a substantial net redemption of units for June 2026. The fund issued…

The market shrugged off JSW Infrastructure Limited’s (NSE:JSWINFRA) solid earnings report. Our analysis showed that there are some concerning factors in the earnings that investors may be cautious of. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part – they are all under $10bn in marketcap – there is still time to get in early.NSEI:JSWINFRA Earnings and Revenue History July 6th 2026 To understand the value of a company’s earnings growth, it is imperative to consider any dilution of shareholders’ interests. As it happens, JSW Infrastructure issued…