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Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, its highest since July 2022, despite the U.S. move to temporarily release about 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, with Iraq cutting Basra output to 900,000 barrels per day and declaring force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields. Middle East Dubai crude hit a record $166.80 a barrel Thursday as refiners scrambled for alternative supplies.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai shares closed at 4,124.19 on Friday, down 0.9% for the week after hitting a 10-year high Monday amid geopolitical tensions. The CSI300 fell 1.1% for the week, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 3.3%. Beijing set a 2026 growth target of 4.5%-5% and announced new AI and technology initiatives during its annual parliament session.

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  • Aristocrat Leisure Ltd: A Global Gaming Leader with Strong North American Market Presence
    March 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT. Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) is a leading global gaming solutions provider with significant exposure to North America, a key revenue driver. The company operates in two segments: land-based gaming-offering slot machines and casino systems worldwide-and digital real-money gaming (RMG), targeting mobile and online platforms. Strong demand from U.S. tribal and commercial casinos, especially in Las Vegas, underpins growth. Proprietary hardware like the Oasis 356 cabinet series and popular game franchises Lightning Link and Dragon Link secure competitive advantages. Digital expansion in regulated U.S. states adds margin potential. For North American investors, Aristocrat offers ASX-listed shares with attractive dividend yields and liquidity, appealing amid evolving gaming markets and regulatory shifts.
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