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Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) reported a net profit after tax of $21.7 million for the half year ended June 30.

The US military campaign against Iran has failed to force the regime to capitulate, so the Trump administration is relying on economic sanctions and a naval blockade to stifle oil exports. Bloomberg's Onur Ant explains what the challenges are, with some arguing that the regime is entrenched and that sanctions are unlikely to convince Iran to give up their nuclear program.

Tata Sons is experiencing a deepening leadership crisis at a time when the conglomerate is spearheading the country's push into high-tech sectors. Indian School of Business Professor of Entrepreneurship Kavil Ramachandran breaks down how the confusion among the leadership is perceived by markets, and explains why the turmoil is so unexpected.

A revival in the global AI trade pushed South Korean stocks toward a technical bull market, marking a dramatic turnaround from last month's historic rout. Bloomberg TV's Avril Hong breaks down the latest moves.

Molly Brooks, US Rates Strategist at TD Securities, discusses how the latest US core inflation data is likely to ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. She speaks with Shery Ahn on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a net profit after tax of $6.9 million for the financial year ended June 30.

ASX (ASX:ASX) reported an operating revenue of $1.25 billion for the financial year ended June 30.

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) recorded a statutory profit of $1.95 billion for the third quarter ended June 30.

KPMG paid more than $500,000 to a former senior manager who alleged wrongdoing in the firm's tax division.

Bob Diamond, CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital & Elliott Lorenz, Co-Founder & CEO of Edge Focus discuss the new minority investment. They also discussed the role of private credit in consumer debt.

After leaving Wedbush, Dan Ives has launched a new merchant bank that he says will deliver the same research he's known for, but with people who want to innovate and grow in this "Fourth Industrial Revolution." The wide-ranging conversation touches on AI skepticism, China's role in the AI industry, and why he sees the AI industry going to heights that we may not yet be able to see.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton and high-end automotive restoration company Singer have teamed up to create custom Porsche cars. This marks a first for both brands, as Louis Vuitton has never engaged in co-branding before, and Singer has not previously partnered on such a project. Rob Dickinson & Mazen Fawaz speak with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."