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Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) secured its first rare earths customer via a US$155 million binding offtake agreement.

Ioneer (ASX:INR) signed non-binding agreements with South Korean entities to advance its Rhyolite Ridge Project after investing over $220 million.

Calix (ASX:CXL), through its Leilac subsidiary, signed an agreement with Ambuja Cements to develop a low-carbon cement project in India.

Vection Technologies (ASX:VR1) secured approximately $2.3 million in new artificial intelligence contracts across five sectors.

BHP (ASX:BHP) announced an increase in its total investment estimate for the Jansen Stage 2 Potash Project to US$6.9 billion.

ASIC proposes a five-year extension for four key financial services relief instruments to maintain market certainty.

Malaysian regulators reportedly block a proposed capacity expansion at the Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Pahang refinery.

The Greens demand a ban on SMSF residential property borrowing in exchange for a crucial federal budget vote in the Senate.

Lindsay Shumlas, CEO of Cotopaxi, discusses the company's recent expansion from backpacks into the luggage market with the launch of their new Coraza luggage line. The product, introduced about two months ago, emphasizes sustainability and durability through a repair-led model, contrasting with the typical replacement-focused luggage industry. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Tom Ara, Weil, Gotshal & Manges Entertainment, Sport & Media Head, discusses significant mergers and acquisitions in Hollywood during the first half of 2026. Highlighted deals include Fox's $22 billion investment in Roku and Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. Ara explains that the market has shifted from a cautious stance last year to a more confident environment, leading to increased capital deployment and ongoing consolidation in the entertainment sector. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Thomas Hoenig, Former Kansas City Fed President discusses the leadership style of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan during FOMC meetings, providing historical context and perspective on Greenspan's approach to monetary policy decision-making. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Bloomberg Intelligence senior technology credit analyst Robert Schiffman said that SpaceX is set up for a large bond sale because rating agencies believe the tech giant will grow into the positive ratings despite numbers not adding up right now. Schiffman said that investors in SpaceX are looking at Musk as a visionary to show them the future of AI.