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Business · 30 September 2026

Electric Dreams Dwindle: One Year After Tax Credit Vanishes, Wheels Keep Turning

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A year after Congress pulled the plug on the federal EV tax credit, automakers are still revving up, but the market’s charge has lost some spark.

Business · 30 September 2026

Trump Launches AI Portal While Declaring a Cold War with China’s Silicon

Noor Hale, World desk

In a bid to outpace tech rivals, the President unveiled a new AI‑powered government portal, but he simultaneously announced he will not partner with China on AI safety, leaving diplomats and developers to wonder what t…

Business · 30 September 2026

Alaska’s Hawaiian Fleet Rewrites Pacific Rules, Eyes Sydney for Europe‑Asia Expansion

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

After a 2024 takeover, Alaska Airlines re‑assigned Hawaiian’s 787s to trans‑Atlantic routes, sparking speculation that Sydney‑bound travellers could soon hop on a Hawaiian‑Alaska hybrid flight to Europe or Asia…

Business · 30 September 2026

Capped by Cost: Aussies Will Keep $5,000 Handsets for Four Years, Says Vodafone

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Vodafone reveals that Australians are extending their mobile contracts to four years, driven by the sky‑high price of some handsets.

Business · 30 September 2026

KFC's 'Bigger, Crispier' Chicken Sparks Market Speculation Over Protein Size

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

KFC is revamping its core menu with larger, crisper chicken pieces, a move that has prompted market participants to weigh the financial implications of a product that may be more about size than taste.

Business · 30 September 2026

Larvotto’s Hillgrove Mine Unveils 32‑Metre Lode of Gold‑Equivalent and 11% Tungsten, Market Participants Rubbing Their Eyes

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Larvotto Mining announced a new 32‑metre lode at its Hillgrove site in New South Wales, delivering 5.68 g/t gold‑equivalent and a sizzling 11.13 % tungsten content, prompting market participants to wonder if the…

Business · 30 September 2026

City Brokers Brace for £1,999 Energy Bills as Forecasts Spark Panic

Iris Quay, London desk

The latest forecast predicts that the average UK household will pay nearly £2,000 in energy costs this year, a spike that has the City’s financiers scrambling to adjust their models and their coffee budgets.

Business · 30 September 2026

Forrestania Adds 285,700 Ounces to WA Gold Reserves, Raising Confidence by 43%

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Forrestania Resources announced a new 285,700‑ounce gold resource for its ‘Ladies’ project in Western Australia, boosting high‑confidence ounces by 43% and giving market participants a fresh dose of optimism.

Business · 30 September 2026

Lodestone Launches IPO – Will Kiwi Investors Catch the Spark or the Lag?

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Lodestone is floating shares at a modest $2.25 each, valuing the firm at around $450 million. The company’s public debut has sparked a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism across the Auckland business scene.