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Communications software firm Etherstack (ASX:ESK) appointed US executive Ryan Burchnell, who brings 30 years of experience, as Group COO.

Maas Group Holdings (ASX:MGH) has secured an $855 million modular electrical infrastructure order to supply Firmus over 18 months.

Australia's housing downturn is accelerating, with higher interest rates and weaker investor demand driving the biggest home price declines since late 2022. REA Group Senior Economist Anne Flaherty says further falls are likely through year-end, especially in higher-priced suburbs. She discussed the outlook for Australia's housing market on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".

Shusuke Yamada, Chief Japan FX and Rates Strategist at BofA Global Research, discusses whether the yen can strengthen beyond 155 per dollar, a threshold strategists view as the key test for the rally's staying power. He speaks with Shery Ahn on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

OD6 Metals (ASX:OD6) has completed the $200,000 acquisition of the high-grade Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada.

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) will sell its 33.32% stake in Jetstar Japan through a ¥8.2 billion share buyback.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ECT) has agreed to acquire Xenica Materials while securing $12 million in investor commitments.

Australian household spending rose by 0.8% in June, boosting economic activity across the S&P/ASX 200.

The Australian Government has launched a 10-year strategy targeting six key defence technology priorities.

Entropy Neurodynamics (ASX:ENP) has secured ethics approval for a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial evaluating drug TRP-8803 in 72 patients.

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has terminated talks to sell its German motorway asset for up to $188 million.

Credit Corp Group (ASX:CCP) increased its net profit after tax by 12% to $105.5 million.