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Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Retail billionaire Mike Ashley's purchase of department store Harvey Nichols, situated in London's exclusive Knightsbridge district, has given his company one of the best located stores in the UK. A Bloomberg analysis of property records shows that Frasers Group now owns around 8 million square feet of retail park and shopping center space, part of what the company's CEO Michael Murray said is a 16 million-square-foot portfolio worth £2 billion ($2.7 billion). Bloomberg's Maddie Parker has more.

Exclusive agreements to supply fuel to at least five countries have put Vitol Group, the world's largest commodity trader, in an unusually powerful position as the dominant supplier to southern and East Africa a region that relies almost entirely on imports of fuel to keep cars, trucks, tractors and boats running. Bloomberg's Jack Farchy reports.

Jared Kushner assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Israeli army won't be compelled to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms, according to an official with knowledge of the talks. Kushner met with Netantyahu in Jerusalem just a day after holding talks with a Hamas leader in Egypt. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Analyst Israel at the International Crisis Group spoke to Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar on the likelihood of the peace plan making progress.

EML Payments (ASX:EML) reported a 6% decline in full-year revenue to $206.8 million following unexpected contract delays.

The yield on 30-year US Treasuries hit the highest in almost two decades, reflecting investor angst. Bloomberg News reporters and experts unpack what's driving the selloff from government debt to Big Tech's AI spending binge and whether it will derail global stock markets.

The yield on 30-year US Treasuries hit the highest in almost two decades, reflecting investor angst. Bloomberg News reporters and experts unpack what's driving the selloff from government debt to Big Tech's AI spending binge and whether it will derail global stock markets.

RealMan Robotics Director of Overseas Solutions Kenneth Ren discusses the company's school, where robots are taught human tasks. He speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg: The China Show."

China's iron ore demand remains steady, supported by manufacturing activity, according to BHP CEO Brandon Craig. He also says stronger Indian demand for metallurgical coal should support the market. He spoke with Haidi Stoud-Watts on Insight with Haslinda Amin.

Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) or Judo Bank, reported a profit before tax of $168.1 million for the 2026 fiscal year.

Challenger (ASX:CGF) reported a normalised net profit after tax of $468 million for the 2026 fiscal year.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will implement a $70 million rectification plan to address non-financial risk weaknesses.