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Chinese firm Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 is said to outperform many rivals on overall capability. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens discusses how China could be closing the gap faster than expected.

Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) achieved a record unaudited net profit of $23.2 million and launched a $17 million capital raise.

HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) executed an agreement to acquire Hudson Global Resources assets for an upfront consideration of $7 million.

South32 (ASX:S32) raised quarterly sales volumes by 15% after exceeding its full-year production guidance.

Maritana Minerals (ASX:MRT) commenced early works at its Black Swan Processing Hub with a committed expenditure of $25 million.

Celsius Resources (ASX:CLA) announced that Equinaire Holdings has issued legal notices seeking to foreclose on the company's 40% interest in Makilala Mining Company.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) has secured a government agreement providing up to NZ$60 million to support its Golden Bay Cement operations.

Gold miner St Barbara (ASX:SBM) lifted its quarterly gold production by 8% to 14,658 total ounces.

ASIC has secured a record $830 million in civil penalties over the financial year ended June 30.

Professional services firm KPMG penalised seven personnel with financial sanctions reaching as high as $180,000.

The Victorian Government announced new laws lowering the 10% threshold to sue digital platforms.

• The federal government created a centralised Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to manage national artificial intelligence policies and fast-track approvals.
• The structural alignment follows a record $6 billion in March quarter tech equipment.
• Market operators face key structural headwinds, including data centre grid integration, domestic copyright protections, and community infrastructure pushback.