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South32 Limited says Graham Kerr steps down; details director shareholdings

July 1, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT.South32 Limited said director Graham Kerr left the board on June 30, 2026. Kerr owns 414 fully paid ordinary shares and 5,337,026 rights in deferred and performance rights under the South32 Equity Incentive Plan. GK71 Pty Ltd holds 3,305,194 ordinary shares connected to Kerr, but he is not the registered holder. The company filed the disclosure under ASX listing rule 3.19A.3, as required by the Corporations Act, listing all relevant stakes tied to Kerr after his exit.

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South32 Limited names Matthew Daley director; reports security holdings

July 1, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT.South32 Limited said Matthew Daley will become a director starting July 1, 2026. Daley has 3,197,143 performance rights from the company’s Equity Incentive Plan as long-term incentive. He also holds 285,714 ordinary shares through the Employee Share Plan, registered under CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED. The disclosure follows ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.1 and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). South32 made the announcement via the London Stock Exchange’s RNS service, with The Standard Bank of South Africa as JSE sponsor. The company said there are no contracts or other interests to report.

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Wise hits Nasdaq with focus on valuation story, U.S. plans

July 1, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT. Wise’s Nasdaq debut puts the spotlight on how it’s valued, with the article pushing for more than just spreadsheets and numbers. The piece calls for a strong, clear business story backed up by numbers before diving into DCFs or multiples. The author uses everything from sector-specific analysis to custom methods, depending on what fits the business. Transparency and clear assumptions stand out, with the piece urging readers to question market thinking. The author doesn’t hold Wise stock and says so. The main takeaway is for investors to look at Wise’s U.S. growth options and weigh them against what’s happening in the U.K., sticking to fact-based valuation to find the real story.

Wise's Nasdaq Listing: U.S. Optionality, U…

Josh Duhamel Puts LA Home Up for Sale at $2.99 Million, Eyes Minnesota Cabin

July 1, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. Josh Duhamel is selling his Los Angeles home for $2.99 million. The actor plans to spend more time at his off-grid cabin in Minnesota. Duhamel has owned the LA property for years and is looking to shift his base. The house hits the market as he steps back from Los Angeles.

‘Ransom Canyon’ star Josh Duhamel lists L.…

Geiger Counter Ltd Buys Back 19,069 Shares at 63.95p Each

July 1, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. Geiger Counter Ltd repurchased 19,069 ordinary shares on June 30, 2026, paying an average of 63.95 pence per share. That price is about a 7% discount to fully diluted value. The company said the shares go into Treasury as part of an ongoing program. Since March 11, 2026, the group has repurchased 7,392,222 shares under the plan. After this buyback, Geiger Counter has 173,641,396 ordinary shares outstanding, with 118,410,966 voting shares and 55,230,430 in Treasury. The company said the buybacks are meant to keep capital structure and shareholder value on track.

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Stock Futures Slip as Higher Rates Seen Ahead

July 1, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures traded lower in early European hours as investors braced for higher rates. The move hints at a cautious tone to kick off the second half, with traders watching for tighter central bank policy. Higher rates often mean higher borrowing costs, pressuring rate-sensitive stocks.

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Sensex jumps 630 points as FMCG gains, firm global trend and steady oil prices lift mood

July 1, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. Sensex rallied over 630 points to 77,110 and Nifty moved close to 24,050 in a sharp rebound that saw strong FMCG buying along with firm global cues and steady oil prices. FMCG names like Dabur and Hindustan Unilever were up between 3-5% on the day, as hopes for better margins and stable revenue after price hikes helped push the sector higher. The Dow Jones closed at a record high overnight, and most Asian markets tracked gains. Crude stayed near $73 a barrel, much lower than recent highs, taking off some pressure on input costs. Total market value jumped by about Rs 2.5 lakh crore, snapping a two-day losing run and pulling in buyers.

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AXP Energy (ASX:AXP): Volatility Draws Speculators to This Penny Energy Stock

July 1, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. AXP Energy (ASX:AXP) is a penny stock in Australia’s energy space, giving exposure to oil, gas and new energy markets. As a micro-cap, AXP’s share price tends to swing on news about drilling, funding and production. Dilution and liquidity risks are a big part of the story, since the company still depends on outside capital to run its operations. Speculative traders crowd in for the leverage to commodity moves, but it’s still a high-risk, high-reward name. With uncertainty around its projects and what the market thinks, caution is key.

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Deutsche Bank Sticks With Buy on London Stock Exchange, Cuts Target to GBX 11,000

July 1, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Goy kept a Buy rating on London Stock Exchange, but dropped the target price to GBX 11,000 from GBX 11,900. The call still signals confidence in the stock. The lower target points to a more cautious stance while staying positive on the outlook.

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Cattle Futures and Cash Prices Slip Again as Market Pressure Persists

July 1, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. Live cattle futures lost 57 cents Tuesday, with June settling at $258.20. Cash trade is sluggish; northern deals at $260 and southern at $258. Feeder cattle futures dropped $2.87 to $3.22, and the CME Feeder Cattle Index gave up $2.52 to $377.40. USDA pegged Tuesday’s slaughter at 110,000 head, down 24,022 from last year for the week so far. Choice beef boxes rose $1.72 to $393.16, but Select fell $2.50 to $371.68. US pastures rated 34% good/excellent, up 1% in NASS Crop Progress. Market keeps seeing steady pressure on both cattle and feeders as trading stays slow.

Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures slip, feeder cattle tumble Tuesday

July 1, 2026, 4:42 AM EDT. Live cattle futures kept falling Tuesday, off 75 cents to $1.30 for most contracts. Feeder cattle futures dropped harder, down $3.37 to $3.45 by midday. CME Feeder Cattle Index eased 48 cents to $379.92 on June 26. Cash markets stayed slow Monday, northern cattle traded $260 live, $408-$410 dressed. USDA pegged cattle slaughter at 107,000 head for Monday, up on the week, still below last year. Boxed beef prices climbed, with Choice up $3.54 at $394.98 and Select $1.17 higher at $375.35. Pasture conditions ticked up 1% at 34% good/excellent in NASS update. Brugler500 index rose 5 to 291. Export demand uncertainty still in focus for the trade.

Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

London Stock Exchange Adds Four Stocks to AIM, Including Burford, Huddled, Ramsdens, and Zinc Media

July 1, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange said it has brought in new securities on AIM today. Burford Capital Limited is listed with 95,212 ordinary shares, all fully paid. Huddled Group PLC lists 86,278,285 ordinary shares at GBP 0.00040108663 each. Ramsdens Holdings Plc adds 309,000 shares at GBP 0.01. Zinc Media Group Plc comes on with 727,788 shares at 0.125p. All four now expand the pool of AIM-traded stocks for investors focusing on smaller growth companies.

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Glencore PLC Sets July 29 Date for 2026 Half-Year Production Report, Results on August 5

July 1, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. Glencore PLC said it will put out its 2026 Half-Year Production Report on July 29, 2026, and then report Half-Year Financial Results a week later on August 5, 2026. The company said both updates will be published at 7:00 am UK time through the London Stock Exchange’s Regulatory News Service and on Glencore’s own website. Management will host a live webcast for the financial results at 8:00 am. A replay will be up within 24 hours. Glencore, which produces and markets more than 60 commodities worldwide, said the events will cover performance in the first half of 2026.

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Galderma Shares Drop on FDA Denial of Relfydess Botox Rival

July 1, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT. Galderma Group AG shares dropped sharply, posting their steepest fall in more than a year after the FDA turned down its Botox competitor Relfydess. Investors sold on news of the decision, worrying about Galderma’s push into the Botox segment. The move is a setback for the Swiss company’s plans to grow in the cosmetic treatment market.

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Resolution Capital Reports Stake in Prologis, Declares Interest in SEGRO

July 1, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT. Resolution Capital Limited said it owns 1,788,986 ordinary shares, or around 0.19%, of Prologis Inc as of June 30, 2026. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, also includes interests in SEGRO PLC. The firm reported no stock-settled derivatives or rights to subscribe for new securities. Resolution Capital made the filing as required by regulations for shareholdings in possible takeover situations.

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Dow Futures Slip as Investors Step Back After Rally

July 1, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT. Dow futures slipped early with investors stepping back after a bumper quarter. Traders stayed cautious before key economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both moved unevenly, with inflation worries and central bank policy in focus. Oil prices wavered and pushed on energy stocks. Earnings and macro headlines kept the market on alert.

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Bellway Drops on Lawsuit; S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend 2026 Gains

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July 1, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT.Bellway shares fell 2.5% after word of a UK class action accusing the builder and rivals of fixing prices for more than 700,000 new-home buyers. Damages could reach £4.5 billion. The case still waits on a tribunal nod. Bellway also flagged that UK homebuyer demand slipped in June as mortgage rates moved higher. The S&P 500 is up 9.55% this year after a strong quarter, the index has jumped almost 15% since March even as inflation and geopolitical risks stir. The Nasdaq and chipmakers outperformed, with the Nasdaq up close to 21% and semiconductors soaring 88% on AI bets. After some profit-taking, major indexes hold near highs, though some analysts point to possible bubbles in tech tied to AI trade.

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Bellway sued in UK class action; stock drops on June homebuyer slowdown

July 1, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT.Bellway (BWY) is targeted in a planned UK class action involving over 700,000 new-home buyers from October 2015 to June 2026, who allege the builder shared pricing and sales data. The suit, seeking £2.2 billion to £4.5 billion, still needs tribunal sign-off. Bellway shares slid about 2.5% after updates flagged a fall in UK homebuyer demand for June, as agreed sales slipped. Higher mortgage rates are blamed for slowing buyer activity.

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S&P 500 Up 9.55% YTD; Nasdaq, Semis Lead Despite AI and War Fears

July 1, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT. The S&P 500 is up 9.55% year-to-date, pushing through war worries, inflation, and AI-driven swings. Since March, it’s jumped about 15% for its best quarter in six years. The Nasdaq has done better, gaining nearly 21%. June saw a 1% slide after some profit-taking in Big Tech, but both indexes still trade close to record highs, with the S&P scoring 24 records in 2023. Semiconductors have led with an 88% surge since March on strong AI infrastructure bets. The Dow posted its best quarter since 2022 and logged 19 records this year. Barclays analysts are still cautious, sticking with a year-end S&P 500 target of 7,800, while some see risk of an AI bubble forming in tech.

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, de…

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

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  • South32 Limited names Matthew Daley director; reports security holdings
    July 1, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. South32 Limited said Matthew Daley will become a director starting July 1, 2026. Daley has 3,197,143 performance rights from the company's Equity Incentive Plan as long-term incentive. He also holds 285,714 ordinary shares through the Employee Share Plan, registered under CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED. The disclosure follows ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.1 and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). South32 made the announcement via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service, with The Standard Bank of South Africa as JSE sponsor. The company said there are no contracts or other interests to report.
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