ECB’s Nowotny: Good economic news removes need for rate cut

ALOY builds non-China rare earth supply chain for Pentagon's $13.6B drone push. Risk: China's chokehold. Valuation: Untapped defense contracts.

Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel totalling more than 600,000 barrels from China, due from early June, plus 38,500 tonnes of agricultural urea from Brunei, Prime Minister Albanese said.

ESNT beats revenue/EPS estimates; default rates flat. P&C reinsurance diversifies, but margins dip.

Oil dips on Iran strike halt; US defense stocks gain $100M. EV owners face new fees.

NuScale Power (SMR) down 79% from highs, offering discounted entry to long-term growth potential despite volatility.

Australian May consumer confidence +3.5% m/m to 83.0. Yippee. Prior 80.1

SWBI jumps 4.3% on strong retail sales & China thaw; YTD up 51.8%, but 5-yr return is negative.