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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) permanently appointed two internal executives to its split technology leadership team effective July 1.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) announced an on-market share buy-back programme of up to $50 million and updated its financial expectations.

Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) stated that its portfolio valuation programme is expected to yield an $11.5 million net increase.

Holista Colltech (ASX:HCT) completed the acquisition of industrial land in Western Australia for $231,000.

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) has approved $175 million in pre-final investment decision capital expenditure.

The Australian Government announced it will provide an additional $100 million to Ukraine for critical military equipment.

SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) executed an agreement to resolve outstanding regulatory matters through a $21 million fine.

Rest Super has appealed a court ruling forcing the sale of its 4.5% Melbourne Airport stake managed by Dexus (ASX:DXS).

BHP (ASX:BHP) confirmed that total cost blowouts for the first two stages of its Jansen Potash Project have risen to US$4.7 billion

Joel Montaniel, Co-Founder and CEO of SevenRooms, discussed the company's new platform, Channel Connect, which aims to simplify reservation management for restaurants by consolidating bookings from multiple channels into a single system. Unlike the hotel industry, where centralized booking systems are common, restaurants currently manage reservations across various apps and platforms, often using multiple devices, creating operational challenges. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Michael Cardaci, CEO of FedHIVE said that the government is moving 'faster than its ever moved before' to secure data and make sure that US computing companies are compliant in case of national security risks as AI use ramps up. Cardaci said that the US government is focused on keeping US technology inside of its borders as the race for global AI dominance heats up.

Kevin Mayer, former Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International Chair, discusses Fox's recent $22 billion acquisition of Roku, highlighting a significant strategic move from traditional media towards streaming. Fox, which previously lacked a major streaming platform, aims to strengthen its position by integrating Roku's streaming service alongside its existing ad-supported streamer, Tubi. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."