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Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Erik Wytenus, JPMorgan Private Bank investment strategy EMEA head, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence-driven trade on the markets. He tells Bloomberg Television the phrase "broadening out" has been used for some time and it is now "occurring mathematically so far this year."

Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters discusses the departure of the lender's chief financial officer, financial targets and its strategic outlook. Speaking on Bloomberg Television after reporting weaker-than-estimated fourth-quarter earnings and announcing a fresh $1.5 billion share buyback, Winters also comments on the bank's London headquarters, growth in China and the use of artificial intelligence in finance.

China says it is closely watching the US government's plans to push ahead with levies using other trade tools. President Trump announced 10% global tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down his original sweeping duties. Alan Siow, Co-Head of EM Corporate Debt, Ninety One spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on how China is factoring in the changes despite tariff uncertainty.

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX:RAD) has commenced the first-in-human Phase 1/2a clinical trial of its novel radiopharmaceutical, 177Lu-Betabart (RV-01).

Santana Minerals (ASX:SMI) achieved a financial milestone, confirming the completion of its massive $113 million unconditional placement.

SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS) achieved a net profit after tax of $8.8 million for H1, representing a 52.5% increase compared to the previous corresponding period.

Financial services group Count's (ASX:CUP) group revenue rose to $82.8 million, a 12% increase over the prior corresponding period

Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) saw revenue and other income climb to $393.5 million in H1 FY26, a 55.6% increase a year ago.

HMC Capital's (ASX:HMC) management fees rose to $84.5 million in H1 FY26, representing a 34% increase compared to the prior corresponding period.

President Donald Trump's new baseline global tariff of 10% comes into effect after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier, sweeping levies. The White House said he could impose this under the 1974 Trade Act without need for congressional approval. Bloomberg News' Rosalind Mathieson discusses with Joumanna Bercetche on Horizons Middle East and Africa.

Pacific Current Group (ASX:PAC) recorded an H1 underlying NPAT of $6.7 million, a decrease from the $15.3 million recorded in the prior corresponding period.