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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

The ASX 200 closed up 0.54% at 9,007 on Wednesday, driven by record gains in National Australia Bank after a strong quarterly update and a jump in TechnologyOne on upgraded guidance. Wage growth held steady at 0.8% for the quarter. Investors await U.S. Federal Reserve minutes later in the day. BlueScope Steel traded below a raised takeover offer, signaling skepticism about the bid.
18 February 2026
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  • Colorado PERA faces criticism over $13.1 million bonuses despite $9.8 billion loss
    June 9, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT. Colorado's Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) awarded $11.7 million in investment team bonuses in 2022, increasing to $13.1 million in 2026, despite the fund losing $9.8 billion last year. Retirees have seen their pension buying power drop 21% due to inflation since 2010 amid benefit cuts and contribution hikes to close a $29 billion shortfall. PERA leaders defend bonuses as key to maintaining staff and avoiding costly outsourcing, but the payments have drawn sharp criticism from union leaders and board members concerned about fairness. Bonus payouts depend on beating benchmarks, even in years with overall losses. PERA's chief investment officer earned $1.2 million in 2022, surpassing the 2025 median for similar roles. Other pension systems have imposed tighter limits on incentive pay.

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