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Renewed US-Iran attacks push Brent crude above $90 and threaten fragile Gulf shipping recovery
US and Iran resume direct strikes near Hormuz as Tehran retaliates in Jordan, the UAE intercepts a drone and Brent crude climbs above $90.
Maed expands Sephora footprint by 36% as self-funded beauty strategy gains traction
Maed is expanding from 80 to 109 Sephora stores without outside funding, testing whether disciplined beauty growth can survive rising inventory needs.
Why Fattal chose Manhattan for its first US hotel instead of an easier market
Fattal enters the US with a $38.5m Manhattan hotel and $13m renovation, testing whether its asset-heavy European model can create New York returns.
Why Beach Day Every Day’s C$1.2m EBITDA makes Prime Drink’s acquisition unusually consequential
Prime Drink’s C$10m Beach Day deal could transform PRME, but a potential 130m-share expansion puts dilution at the heart of the investment case.
First U.S. strike on Iran since July sends Brent crude back above $90
U.S. forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after Washington said Revolutionary Guard personnel were preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an Iranian missile response and pushing Brent crude above $90.
Jumbo Interactive (ASX: JIN) revenue jumps 33%, but dividend halves after Dream expansion
Jumbo Interactive delivered record underlying EBITDA and 33% revenue growth in FY26 as the Dream Giveaways acquisitions transformed its international business. Investors remained cautious as statutory profit declined, the dividend was halved and group EBITDA margin compressed during a year of heavy acquisition investment.
Regent to acquire Avon North America as global Avon businesses reunite after decade apart
Regent is reuniting Avon North America and Avon International, while LG H&H exits a legacy asset to refocus on faster-growing K-beauty channels now.
Why Ferrero is adding a founder-led granola brand after its $3.1bn WK Kellogg deal
Ferrero is buying Purely Elizabeth as its US breakfast push expands, but preserving founder-led growth while scaling distribution will be the real test.
Why SCHEELS thinks a Ferris wheel and aquarium belong inside a sporting goods store
SCHEELS opens a 300,000-square-foot Texas store, testing whether costly experiential retail can turn destination traffic into durable store economics.
Ulta Beauty now has 1,622 stores, but its $1.8bn buyback plan may be the bigger signal
Ulta Beauty raises guidance as stores and Space NK lift sales, but a post-earnings stock drop shows investors still want stronger margin proof ahead now.