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Australian wage growth held firm in the March quarter of 2026, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Cancer diagnostics firm Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) has capitalised on investor appetite, announcing an upsized NZ$25.4 million equity placement.

Stelar Metals (ASX:SLB) entered an earn-in agreement to acquire the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project from F&H Brothers Metals.

5E Advanced Materials (ASX:5EA) signed its first milestone offtake heads of agreement with a major domestic industrial customer.

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) unveiled its 2030 growth plan, targeting $1.9B in sales, 950 stores, and an EBIT margin above 9%.

Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization, says both Iran and the United States are seeking to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. He adds that China could provide a platform for both sides to "gracefully climb down the ladder" if U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reach a consensus at the upcoming US China summit. Wang speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts in Beijing on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) secured a $274 million contract for Core Lithium's (ASX:CXO) Finniss Project.

Anteris Technologies Global (ASX:AVR) recorded its first quarter for 2026, headlined by a US$320 million aggregate capital raise in January.

Donald Trump is expecting economic deals and a "wild" welcome this week in China. He'll arrive facing an emboldened Xi Jinping, just as his own hand is constrained by the conflict in Iran. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle breaks down what is at stake.

Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) launched an expanded Phase 3 drilling programme at its flagship Mumbezhi Copper Project.

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) pivoted to margin optimisation, achieving a record $2.5 million April EBITDA despite low consumer confidence.

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) posted strong H1 FY26 results with 19.1% EPSA growth. Underlying constant currency revenue rose 6.4%.