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A significant fiscal divide has emerged between domestic lenders and global technology giants, according to a pre‑budget report released today by the Australian Banking Association (ABA).

The Independent Board Committee of DTI Group Ltd (ASX:DTI) has formally recommended that shareholders accept the on-market takeover bid from Finico Pty Ltd.

Data centre giant NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) has priced and allocated $750 million in wholesale subordinated notes.

Australia's Federal Court has dismissed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's long-running legal pursuit of data analytics firm Nuix (ASX:NXL).

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) appointed Fiona Brown as Managing Director to drive long-term strategic growth.

Adisyn (ASX:AI1) secured commitments for an $14 million institutional placement.

The Albanese government has formalised a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), underpinning a $25 billion investment.

FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) announced a competitive tender win with Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos (Banobras).

Airtasker (ASX:ART) has delivered its third-quarter performance, characterised by a 12.2% increase in group revenue to $15.2 million.

Perth-based StepChange (ASX:STH) achieved quarterly revenue of $15.2 million, supported by an EBITDA of $1.5 million.

Australian life insurer TAL announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with Microsoft.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO after a nearly 15-year tenure.