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Shoqat Bunglawala, head of multi-asset solutions at Goldman Sachs, discusses portfolio diversification, tail-risk protection and why he's still "constructive over the medium term" in spite of the uncertainty around the war in the Middle East.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has stranded a significant proportion of global jet fuel shipments and led refineries in Asia to cut production. Bloomberg's Danny Lee reports on how this impacts the global aviation industry.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX:1AI) announced a capital raising initiative that generated $4 million before costs.

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." For up to the minute market intelligence and insight, click MLIV <GO>.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) announced an extension of its Ti Tree earn-in and joint venture agreement.

Terra Metals (ASX:TM1) has reported the visual confirmation of multiple sulphide zones at its Southwest SW6 target.

The Environmental Group (ASX:EGL) subsidiary TAPC secured a $9M contract for an off-gas scrubbing system at the Longonjo Rare Earth Project.

ACCC warns fuel retailers to pass on expanded excise cuts and justifies fuel surcharges as monitoring intensifies across Australia to protect consumers.

NASA's crew of astronauts launched to space and reached a stable orbit, kicking off a landmark journey that will take them closer to the lunar surface than anyone has been in more than 50 years. Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Western Gold Resources (ASX:WGR) said the Gold Duke Project transitioned from planning to tangible operational progress.

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) has finalised the institutional stage of its comprehensive equity raising programme, securing approximately NZ$44.2 million.

Vitura Health (ASX:VIT) announced the appointment of Justin James as its new CEO.