The Australian sharemarket had a strong session after US President Donald Trump said the Iran war “is effectively over”, boosting hopes for an end to the conflict that has driven up global energy costs.

Auric Mining has struck a deal for the Iron Maiden gold project near Norseman, adding a historical 68,500-ounce resource and potential future feed for its Burbanks mill.

Lindian Resources has secured an annual 30,000-tonne binding offtake for monazite concentrate from its Kangankunde rare earths project with a major global refiner.

A leading union said it was told by Qantas earlier in the year there was “no plan” to offshore any jobs. Qantas vigorously denies the claim.

Jensen Huang’s liaison with an alleged Chinese spy could cost Nvidia billions, set America’s AI sector back in its arms race with China, and embroil the US president.

Retailers are being warned not to mislead shoppers into thinking they’re getting more of a deal than they actually are during Black Friday sales.

Trump made the announcement as his own close relationship with Jensen Huang came under renewed scrutiny.

Financial advisers are channelling money into a sector that ASIC has accused of being home to some operators that use hidden fees and shift investor cash around.

NextDC boss Craig Scroggie said he was sorry residents felt they had been left behind by his plans to build a major AI data centre in West Footscray.

Australia’s sharemarket has ended the day higher after strong performances from mining and energy stocks helped counterbalance broader weakness.

Critica Ltd has achieved high gallium and scandium extractions at its Jupiter rare earths project, unlocking potential value not yet included in its $2B scoping study.

TMK Energy has lifted gas output 11 per cent to a monthly record in Mongolia, as acceptance of its gas discovery declaration opens a path to a 30-year production licence.

Dalaroo Metals has nailed a 13m zone grading 2.67g/t gold, 1.25km along strike from its recent high-grade discovery in West Africa, opening up a possible new mineralised system.

Described as being like a “suit with a sneaker”, the new Singapore Airlines’ seat has garnered a frosty public reception.

Forrestania Resources has upgraded its WA British Hill gold resource by 35% to 286,00oz after hitting 16m at 5.77g/t, while signing a separate 750,000-tonne ore purchase deal.

Beetaloo Energy has locked in a critical Retention Licence over its Carpentaria gas discovery, securing tenure as it advances its NT pilot project towards first gas sales.

The “blue tsunami” that hit Donald Trump sent shockwaves through Wall Street. But there may be a bright side to the sharemarket turmoil.

ANZ’s bottom line benefited from cost-cutting while its asset quality remained relatively stable.

Last week’s news that the 188-year-old retailer had tipped into administration drove a “record” levels of shoppers to David Jones stores.

There’s a generational gap between those who can switch banks to get a better home-loan deal, and those who cannot.

The financial regulator has put firms on notice after it found some were using unlicensed marketers trying to convince customers to switch or review their super.

Anchorage Capital Partners has owned more than 20 companies, with none more controversial than its tenure at Dick Smith Electronics.

With Democrats set to control Congress following their midterm sweep, crypto faces the prospect of tougher rules and closer scrutiny.

Singapore Airlines $2.26 billion cabin refit tells a much broader story about the battle to cater to the premium traveller that is playing out against the constraints of the industry and regulators.

I’m Sally’s biggest fan. Overwhelmed with excitement, I wrote back saying I’d be delighted to contribute.

Imagine how a first-time buyer who bought into the 5 per cent deposit scheme feels owing 95 per cent on an asset that’s losing value thanks to the backflip on negative gearing.

The demise of David Jones has thrown into question the symbiotic relationship that underpinned decades of prosperity for both department stores and malls.

US voters have done their job, now politicians have to do theirs. But Trump is not a man who likes to be left out.

The ugly, inglorious end to the 188-year-old luxury department store came down to $5 million in unpaid rent.

A conversation I had with the future president two decades ago gives us an inkling of what could be ahead.