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AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) has broken ground on a $490 million gas-fired power station in Kwinana.

Cokal (ASX:CKA) has secured critical work programme and budget approval from Indonesian authorities.

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) entered into an exclusivity and process deed with a consortium comprising Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group.

Vinyl Group (ASX:VNL) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Time Out Australia from Time Out Group for nominal consideration.

ASML's ascent to fresh record highs has been a highlight for European markets, yet it's done little to improve what is the semiconductor firm's cheapest relative valuation in years. Its forward price-to-earnings ratio relative to major peers is at the lowest in more than a decade. Bloomberg's Dasha Afanasieva reports from Amsterdam.

Carlyle's Co-Head of American Private Equity, Steve Wise, says activity is starting to pick up in private markets, with credit markets in good shape and a good backdrop for M&A. In an interview on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" on June 9, Wise also discussed the strength of the US economy and why Carlyle is investing in the defense and industrial industries.

Anthropic is leasing powerful computer chips at five data centers with help from Google, one of the artificial intelligence firm's earliest investors. Google has agreed to backstop lease payments at each location, helping Anthropic obtain what amounts to a $35 billion loan. Bloomberg's Neil Campling explains.

Dart Mining (ASX:DTM) completed its 4,000-metre drilling commitment at the Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) chair Michael Chaney has rejected a high-profile push by activist investor Elliott Management.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan highlights how SpaceX's IPO underscores the global companies behind its supply chains, and discussed Beijing's curbs on illegal cross-border investments. She spoke at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026.

Delorean Corporation (ASX:DEL) said its SA1 Salisbury Project has been accredited under GreenPower’s renewable gas certification framework.