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A powerful labour market surprise has pushed the Australian dollar to a 16-month high near US68.10c, forcing investors to rethink the path for interest rates.

Global insurance powerhouse Gallagher has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new Principal Partner for the ACT Brumbies. 

Netflix just crossed 325 million subscribers and beat revenue with $12.1 billion in Q4, yet its stock slid as markets focused elsewhere.

White Cliff Minerals (ASX:WCN) has reported encouraging results from its deep drilling program at the Danvers Copper deposit.

Ordell Minerals (ASX:ORD) has reported significant early results from its ongoing drilling program at the McNabs East prospect.

Firebrick Pharma (ASX:FRE) has launched its first international product, Nasodine throat spray, in Singapore.

Metallium (ASX:MTM) has completed a $75 million strategic capital raising, led by US-based institutional investors.

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) has sold 5 million ordinary shares in Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML), generating net proceeds of approximately $124 million.

Andrew Forrest's private mining vehicle, Wyloo Metals, has significantly increased its holding in ASX-listed Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP).

Japan’s bond market has been sliding all week, with the 10-year yield now near 2.37% and the 40-year pushing above 4.2%, both multi-decade highs.

Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) announced a major strategic development at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX:1AI) has secured a $3 million receivables-based working capital facility with ScotPac Business Finance.