Today: 22 July 2026

Michał Rogucki

Michał Rogucki is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic developments. A graduate of Humboldt University of Berlin, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis before transitioning to financial journalism. He covers the trends and events that matter most to investors worldwide.

LSEG grabs ASX 24 derivatives platform upgrade deal as Australia overhauls market plumbing

LSEG grabs ASX 24 derivatives platform upgrade deal as Australia overhauls market plumbing

London Stock Exchange Group plc has struck a deal with Australia’s ASX to upgrade the ASX 24 derivatives trading platform. Under the agreement, LSEG Markets Technology will provide what it describes as a high-performance, low-latency solution. “We are proud to partner with ASX in delivering next‑generation trading infrastructure that enhances resilience, strengthens performance, and enables innovation,” said Bruce Kellaway, global head of LSEG Markets Technology.
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Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

Rio Tinto has signed on for a 50:50 joint venture with the Western Australian government, committing A$1.1 billion to build a seawater desalination plant near Dampier. The project targets increased water supply for Pilbara towns and industry while cutting back on groundwater reliance. “Water is a scarce resource, especially in the Pilbara,” Rio Tinto iron ore chief executive Matthew Holcz said.
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Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays PLC is on the hook for about 500 million pounds from companies linked to Market Financial Solutions, according to a Bloomberg News report. That figure, one of the largest claims in the UK lender’s collapse, comes in below the roughly 600 million pounds a judge had cited earlier. For comparison, Apollo Global Management’s Atlas SP Partners is owed around 400 million pounds, while Elliott Investment Management is looking at a claim of about 200 million pounds, Bloomberg said.
5 March 2026
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Malaysia steps in to calm Lynas fears after US minerals deals — what changes and what doesn’t

Malaysia steps in to calm Lynas fears after US minerals deals — what changes and what doesn’t

Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry insisted that its Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and the critical minerals memorandum with the United States won’t interfere with the government’s technical enforcement on Lynas Rare Earths Limited’s local operations. “This agreement includes fair and equitable treatment for investors,” the ministry told the Dewan Negara, but stressed that projects are still subject to environmental, social and governance requirements. The ministry also noted that talks between state investor Khazanah Nasional and Chinese firms on rare earths are still preliminary—no deal has been finalized.
5 March 2026
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Coles faces fresh heat over Palantir tie as GetUp petition forces response

Coles faces fresh heat over Palantir tie as GetUp petition forces response

Coles Group Ltd confirmed it relies on Palantir’s software for business analytics and internal planning, following a fresh petition from activist group GetUp pushing the retailer to drop the U.S. data firm amid surveillance worries. A Coles spokesperson said the system is used by staff for bakery output planning, rostering, and assessing the impact of promotions. Palantir, for its part, maintains its software is restricted to processing data as directed by clients.
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South32 CEO maps a sharper base-metals push as Mozal shutdown nears

South32 CEO maps a sharper base-metals push as Mozal shutdown nears

South32 Ltd is accelerating its shift toward base metals, Chief Executive Graham Kerr said, pointing to a portfolio increasingly weighted to North America. The miner is navigating both the upcoming closure of its aluminium smelter in Mozambique and a leadership change. “I think most people are looking for pure plays,” Kerr said. If the current strategy works out, he expects “roughly 90%” of the company’s production will be tied to base metals and exploration.
5 March 2026
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PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group Limited reported its median total remuneration gender pay gap in Australia widened to 15.2% for 2024–25, up from 11.1% previously. The lithium producer attributed the shift, which followed job cuts in corporate roles and the decision to put one processing plant into care and maintenance, to changes in workforce composition. The company said the average total remuneration gap came in at 14.1%, adding that most of the gap stemmed from mix, not disparities in pay for equivalent jobs.
5 March 2026
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National Australia Bank says offset accounts are booming as rate-hike talk returns

National Australia Bank says offset accounts are booming as rate-hike talk returns

National Australia Bank Limited reported Wednesday that close to 75% of its home-loan customers are now using offset accounts. The bank also pointed to a 98% jump in the number of offset accounts linked to new mortgages held by borrowers under 35, compared with a year ago. For a $500,000 loan at 5.42% over 30 years, NAB estimates an offset account can shave about $74,000 off the total interest bill. Home lending executive Denton Pugh described these accounts as a way to save “without needing big lifestyle changes.”
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Stock Market Today

  • Super Micro (SMCI) Jumps 15% After Increasing Gross Margin Outlook, Reports $60B in Orders
    July 21, 2026, 11:08 PM EDT. Shares of Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI) climbed 15% as the company boosted its gross margin forecast for the June quarter to 15-17%, up from the 8.2-8.4% range reported in May. The upgrade was attributed to a positive shift in both customer and product mix. Although overall revenue guidance remained steady at around $11 billion, Super Micro announced an all-time high of $60 billion in booked orders, fueled by continued strong demand for AI servers built with Nvidia processors. CEO Charles Liang also announced a major new gigawatt-scale AI data center partnership with SpaceX and xAI. U.S. technology shares outperformed in the latest trading session.
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