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DroneShield Gains on Defense Demand Amid Middle East Tensions
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DroneShield Gains on Defense Demand Amid Middle East Tensions

DroneShield Limited closed up 6.9% at A$3.87, leading defense sector gains amid renewed Middle East tensions. The company recently announced A$21.7 million in new contracts for portable counter-drone systems.

DroneShield Gains on Defense Contracts Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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DroneShield Gains on Defense Contracts Amid Geopolitical Tensions

DroneShield Limited closed up 6.9% at A$3.87 in Sydney trading, buoyed by A$21.7 million in new contracts and heightened investor focus on defense assets amid renewed Middle East instability.

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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Test FTSE 100's Record Rally
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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Test FTSE 100's Record Rally

Oil prices jumped over 6% on supply fears following military action against Iran, weighing on European stock futures. This tests the FTSE 100's momentum after it capped a record February with an 8-month winning streak.

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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Test FTSE's Record Run
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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Oil Spike, Test FTSE's Record Run

Oil prices jumped over 6% on Middle East supply fears, weighing on European stock futures. The FTSE 100 capped a record February rally, its eighth consecutive monthly gain.

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Qantas Stock Drops as Middle East Tensions Fuel Airline Sector Selloff
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Qantas Stock Drops as Middle East Tensions Fuel Airline Sector Selloff

Qantas Airways Ltd. shares closed down 5.4% at A$9.41, caught in a sector-wide decline as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sparked concerns over higher fuel expenses and operational disruptions.

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Qantas Stock Drops as Middle East Tensions Fuel Airline Sector Selloff
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Qantas Stock Drops as Middle East Tensions Fuel Airline Sector Selloff

Qantas Airways Ltd. shares declined sharply as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a broad airline selloff, driven by fears of higher fuel expenses and travel disruptions. The S&P/ASX 200 edged slightly higher, lifted by energy and gold stocks.

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Wagners Founders Offload Major Stake, Shares Dip
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Wagners Founders Offload Major Stake, Shares Dip

Shares in Wagners Holding Company Ltd declined following a substantial share sale by founding family members Neill and Joseph Wagner, who sold 30 million shares at A$4.40 each.

Wagners Founders Sell $132M Stake, Stock Dips Ahead of Key Filings
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Wagners Founders Sell $132M Stake, Stock Dips Ahead of Key Filings

Shares in Wagners Holding Company declined following a major insider sale by two founding brothers, raising questions about future supply pressure as the market awaits regulatory disclosures.

Australian Banks Slip as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears; GDP Data Awaited
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Australian Banks Slip as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears; GDP Data Awaited

Westpac shares dropped 1.74% as a sharp rise in oil prices triggered a sell-off in Australian bank stocks. The broader ASX 200 closed flat at a record high, supported by energy gains.

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Australian Banks Slip as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears; GDP Data Awaited
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Australian Banks Slip as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation Fears; GDP Data Awaited

Westpac shares fell 1.74% amid a broad selloff in Australian bank stocks, driven by a nearly 10% surge in Brent crude following Middle East tensions. The ASX 200 closed flat at a record high.

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BHP Reaches 52-Week Peak Ahead of Key Dividend Milestone
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BHP Reaches 52-Week Peak Ahead of Key Dividend Milestone

BHP Group Ltd surged to a 52-week high of A$59.25, gaining 1.4% as the market anticipates its upcoming ex-dividend date. The mining giant also updated its interim dividend notice with key currency conversion details.

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BHP Reaches 52-Week Peak Ahead of Dividend Deadline
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BHP Reaches 52-Week Peak Ahead of Dividend Deadline

BHP Group Ltd surged to a 52-week high of A$59.25, up 1.4%, as the market anticipates its upcoming ex-dividend date. Iron ore benchmarks softened amid high inventory levels.

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