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Pilot Energy (ASX:PGY) has entered into a binding heads of agreement with SN Energy Australia to jointly develop a hybrid solar and battery energy storage project.

Barton Gold (ASX:BGD) has completed a high-resolution airborne gravity survey over the northern portion of Exploration License 6502.

Wilson Asset Management's active listed investment company has delivered a stellar 41.4% return over the 12 months to December 2025.

Life360 (NASDAQ:LIF) (ASX:360) has completed the acquisition of advertising technology firm Nativo for approximately $120 million, paid 65% in cash and 35% in stock.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX:BRE) has appointed John Vander Ploeg as CFO, effective immediately.

Housing Australia has revealed high staff stress and even concerns over the quality of office chairs during marathon board meetings.

Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) has fully integrated RACQ Insurance into its core reinsurance arrangements.

IKEA has vowed to contest an Australian Taxation Office probe alleging the Swedish home furnishings giant owes $171 million in unpaid withholding royalty taxes.

Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) has secured a major construction contract with BHP (ASX:BHP) for a car dumper project at Finucane Island.

SGH and Steel Dynamics have confirmed they have submitted a non-binding indicative offer to acquire 100% of BlueScope Steel.

The Australian dollar slipped as geopolitical risks lifted the US dollar and kept pressure on risk-sensitive currencies.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is implementing a cultural overhaul aimed at accelerating the approval of corporate mergers.