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Today’s stories
- Exxon studies takeover targets including Woodside EnergyExxon Mobil is studying potential acquisition targets including Australia’s Woodside Energy Group as it looks to expand its presence in liquefied natural gas and Asian markets.
- SpaceX opens at $US150, valuation reaches $3trn in trading debutSpaceX's Nasdaq debut saw shares jump 30% to $168, with market valuation expected to surpass $2 trillion, making it the sixth-largest US public company.
- US, Iran near deal; US says it will get Iran’s enriched uraniumSpaceX's IPO is the largest in Wall St history, raising $75 billion and potentially making Elon Musk a trillionaire despite significant company losses.
- Australia’s new man in Washington takes tariff hardlineAustralia's new U.S. ambassador, Greg Moriarty, has stated he will not seek a new trade deal with the Trump administration, rejecting a proposed 12.5% tariff on Australian exports as unwarranted.
- Iconic British artist David Hockney dies at 88David Hockney, a celebrated British artist known for his diverse artistic contributions, has died at 88.
- David Rowe cartoons for June 2026David Rowe's cartoons from June 2026 are featured in the Australian Financial Review.
- Lift mine wages to match city rates, sparkies tell BHPA union urges BHP to match mine wages with city rates, citing a 20% pay gap between Port Hedland and Perth workers, as the WA premier retracts previous advice on wage demands.
- The Kafkaesque reality behind KPMG’s corporate ‘speak up’ cultureA KPMG executive's whistleblower report led to a two-year process exposing flaws in the firm's 'speak up' culture, described as 'Kafkaesque'
- 55pc tax on retained profits is second-highest in the worldA former Treasury official states that proposed capital gains tax changes could result in Australian companies facing one of the world's highest tax rates of over 50% on retained profits, with concerns about reduced reinvestment and higher dividend payouts.
- Australia isn’t the UK. But its migration model faces a testAnti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland have prompted political debate in Australia about its migration policies, with a senator calling for stricter entry controls.
- Ex Opals star on the secret weapon transforming women’s sportLauren Jackson, an Olympic basketball champion, highlights how increased funding through broadcast rights deals and sponsorships is transforming women's sports, particularly in Australia's WNBL.
- Coalition could help Labor wipe massive detention compensation billThe Coalition suggests taxpayers should not cover compensation for non-citizens unlawfully detained, indicating possible support for Labor to eliminate the claims following a High Court ruling.
- How One Nation is winning the preference war (with the Greens’ help)In 1998, Pauline Hanson's One Nation lost the Oxley seat despite high primary votes due to preference allocation strategies by major parties. A correction was issued for data errors.
- SpaceX lift-off, World Cup business and the big bank big shortThe Chanticleer podcast discusses SpaceX's launch in New York, the business of the World Cup, and a major UK deal.
- Labor and Liberals must fight back against HansonomicsThe AFR argues that Labor and Liberals need to counter One Nation's 'Hansonomics' by presenting a viable economic plan, as One Nation's policies are seen as financially flawed and potentially harmful.