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A US–Iran peace agreement to halt nearly four months of fighting, including in Lebanon, sent oil lower and global stocks higher as markets priced in a planned Friday signing.

Bass Oil (ASX:BAS) has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Vanessa gas field, including a shut‑in well, gas processing facility and 5km pipeline into the Cooper Basin transmission network.

The company said Vanessa marks a step toward entering the east‑coast gas market at a time when it believes demand and pricing remain supportive for smaller, low‑cost operators.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) said its MARSS command‑and‑control business has been selected as C2 provider for BAE Systems’ Anti Threat System, a next‑generation counter‑drone capability.

Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) signed two off‑the‑shelf data licence agreements with AI companies Zeromatter Technologies and Neara, with a combined value of A$1.07 million.

Cynata Therapeutics (ASX:CYP) reported primary evaluation results from its Phase 2 trial of CYP‑001 in high‑risk acute graft versus host disease, showing no significant difference in response rates compared with the control group.

Australian trade unions announced on June 17 an agreement to end strike action at the onshore and offshore Ichthys LNG facilities.

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) signed a gold mining agreement with Rembrandt Mining.

Norwood Systems (ASX:NOR) executed an agreement for a $285,000 paid platform pilot with a major United Kingdom telecommunications provider.

Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) has secured two off-the-shelf data licence agreements with AI companies worth a combined $1.1 million.

Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) has secured a three-month extension to delay its annual general meeting until Sept. 30.

Neurizon Therapeutics (ASX:NUZ) executed an agreement with Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) to secure a five-year supply of human-health monepantel.

APRA has issued an official warning to banks, insurers, and superannuation funds, mandating that they strengthen their risk management

Argent Minerals (ASX:ARD) appointed Mike McKevitt as CEO, commencing July 12, to advance project development.

New Zealand materials manufacturer Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) has reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 earnings guidance of NZ$375–NZ$380 million.

Eminence Minerals (ASX:EMA) has commenced a 2,000-metre drilling programme at its Campo Grande Project.

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) announced an operating update featuring an adjusted operating EBITDA of approximately US$80 million.

Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA) secured US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Galidesivir.

St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) secured firm commitments to raise $60 million through a new share placement.

RocketDNA (ASX:RKT) announced an agreement to acquire the remaining 40% stake in its core Western Australian subsidiary for $1 million in shares.

Sims (ASX:SGM) announced an upward revision to its expected financial performance for the 2026 fiscal year.

Stealth Global (ASX:SGI) forecast record annual sales of at least $165 million for the 2026 financial year.

Symal Group (ASX:SYL) agreed to acquire 100% of Shamrock Civil for an upfront payment of $51 million.

Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) secured 54,721sqm in office leasing transactions and agrees terms for 27,602sqm more in FY26.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) has lowered its 2026 underlying profit guidance to $275–$295 million due to Middle East conflict disruptions.