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• The US administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports following forced labour allegations across global supply chains.
• Energy markets spiked simultaneously as Brent crude hit US$91 per barrel, driving Australian capital city unleaded petrol prices up to $2.25 per litre.
• Australian federal leaders confirmed temporary fuel tax relief will expire on Aug. 2 while challenging export levies through diplomatic channels.

• Genesis Minerals entered a binding agreement to acquire Vault Minerals, creating a combined entity valued at $12.6 billion.
• The transaction values Vault at approximately $5.6 billion, with the merged group projecting annual output of 600,000 to 700,000 ounces and $2.0 billion in post-tax synergies.
• Mid-tier producers are pursuing regional operational integration to lower processing costs and achieve scale amid shifting macroeconomic conditions.

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $16.99 billion, up 10% year over year, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.65, exceeding analyst expectations of $3.60.

LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $559 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, on sales of $9.2 billion, while adjusted EBITDA reached $2.1 billion excluding identified items.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.2 billion, up 3% year over year, while global vehicle production remained roughly flat on a Lear sales-weighted basis.

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) announced its second-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting record sales of $8.5 billion, representing a 21% increase from the same period last year.

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.53 billion, up 1.6% year over year, with organic sales increasing 5.8% across domestic, international and specialty product divisions.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) reported net sales increased 4.9% year over year, with organic sales growth of 2.4% during the period.

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) announced its second-quarter 2026 financial results, posting operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $712 million, or $0.79 per share.

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.9 billion, down 1% year over year, while adjusted earnings per share increased to $5.56 from $5.46.