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Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) formed a freight partnership with Mira Bulk to lower iron ore shipping costs.

Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI) has declared a final distribution of 5.20 cents per stapled security for the period ending June 30.

Perenti (ASX:PRN) announced that its subsidiary Barminco has secured a $275 million underground mining services contract at the Fourmile Project in Nevada.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) came under renewed scrutiny after Zcash cofounder Eli Ben-Sasson commented on recent concerns surrounding the Ethereum Foundation.

Wholesale distributor Metcash (ASX:MTS) reported a 0.7% revenue increase to $19.6 billion.

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya have introduced regulatory frameworks for digital assets as governments respond to growing use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for payments, remittances and savings.

Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) cancelled its proposal to acquire 100% of Humm Group (ASX:HUM).

• Jabil’s Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue reached $8.8 billion, with management signaling strong future demand for AI-native infrastructure and cooling systems.
• The company reported U.S. GAAP operating income of $445 million and core diluted earnings per share of $3.16, as it pivots toward high-speed AI interconnects.
• The broader sector faces a structural shift as contract manufacturers race to expand domestic capacity for power-intensive, liquid-cooled data center hardware.

President Donald Trump said the United States was no longer acting from a position of weakness after what he described as a successful strike on Iran.

• The Australian federal government announced a $3.6 billion wage subsidy extension to secure a 15% pay rise for early childhood educators over two years, preventing a planned July 15 walkout by over 20,000 workers.
• Funding eligibility requires listed operators to cap consumer fee increases from mid-2027, directly impacting organic revenue growth and profit margins across the sector.
• The structural policy shift introduces strict regulatory compliance guidelines alongside a separate $426.6 million initiative, forcing providers to manage tight workforce retention against mandated pricing restrictions.