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The stability of Australian energy markets is under increasing threat as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts critical global supply chains.

Javelin Minerals (ASX:JAV) announced a binding agreement to acquire the Central Yilgarn Gold Project.

ANZ Group ASX:ANZ) appointed Tammy Medard as its new group executive for business and private banking.

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) entered into a binding asset purchase agreement to acquire eight KFC restaurants in Germany.

Liontown (ASX:LTR) posted its financial result for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025, characterised by a ramp-up in operational activity at its flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

President Donald Trump said the release of emergency oil reserves would ease energy price pressures while the US seeks to finish its campaign against Iran. Bloomberg's Rong Wei Neo has the latest.

Triangle Energy (Global) (ASX:TEG) has entered into a joint study agreement for a high-potential offshore exploration area in Indonesia.

The Federal Government announced that oil companies and retailers face staggering $100 million fines for exploiting Middle East tensions.

The International Energy Agency announced that its 32 member nations have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

Ariel Investments Portfolio Manager of Emerging Markets Value Strategies Christine Phillpotts discusses the evolution of emerging markets following the outbreak of war in Iran, calling today's markets much more resilient than those of previous crises. She talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

Apollo Global Management Inc. is preparing to start reporting the net asset values of its credit funds on a monthly basis, with aims for daily NAVs and third-party valuations over time. Aaron Weinman has more on "Bloomberg The Close."

Citi Research Global Chief Economist Nathan Sheets discusses the impacts of the conflict in Iran on the economy, next steps for the Federal Reserve, and the possibility of seeing headline inflation 'move up over the coming months.' He talks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close."