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Good morning,

Akaysha Energy, owned by the world's largest asset manager BlackRock, has raised a record $650m to begin construction of a large-scale battery in NSW that is expected to boost the national energy grid.

Nine Entertainment is staring at a potential $60m loss from its Paris Olympics broadcast as the cost of the Games coverage mounts while the advertising market is softening. 

Australia’s biggest banks face legal action and will have to repay $28m for systemically charged high fees to those customers who could least afford it, an ASIC investigation has revealed.

Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Making news this morning
1
Trump attack won’t stop market’s record run
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump may give investors cause for a pause on Monday but it’s unlikely to stop the ASX from breaching 8000 points for the first time.
2
Australia on ‘wrong track’ on net zero, warns Murdoch
The chairman emeritus of News Corp says the push to develop more affordable energy sources will compromise the nation’s economic competitiveness and lead to more power outages.
3
Why foreign companies are flocking to the ASX
The strength of super funds and ability to stand out from the pack are driving more and more foreign businesses to list on the ASX instead of home markets.
Editor's picks
COMPETING BIDS
Iconic Boyd Baker house finally sells
After a decade on and off the market, the 1964-designed Boyd Baker House outside Melbourne has finally been sold to well-known devotees of the architectural icon.
By JONATHAN CHANCELLOR
ENERGY
Snowy Hydro strikes long-term gas deal
Snowy Hydro has struck a 25-year deal to store gas in Victoria, in a move that will expand one of Australia’s most critical pieces of infrastructure.
By COLIN PACKHAM
TRAVEL
Aussies say adieu to long-haul European summer stays
Our enthusiasm for a summer sojourn in Europe is cooling in favour of closer, cheaper destinations as travelling with cash becomes trendy again as a way to save on costs.
By ROBYN IRONSIDE
Commentary
Macquarie eyes $750m payday from early data centre play
By JOYCE MOULLAKIS
Senior Banking Reporter
Macquarie Group’s data centre push is set to reap it bumper fees on the AirTrunk sale as global investment firms scramble to increase their involvement in the industry.
The case for optimism on diversity and inclusion challenges
By LISA ANNESE
In the face of contemporary challenges, the growing backlash against diversity and inclusion is both unsettling and ironic.
Dataroom
High-profile suitors place first bids for Healius
Parties interested in buying the $700m diagnostic imaging unit of Healius lodged their first round bids on Friday, say sources.
Anglo presses on with coal assets sale process
Parties lining up for Anglo American’s coal assets are now signing documents to gain access to a data room ahead of a sale process run by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
Sweet deal: $700m sale of lolly group achievable
Quadrant Private Equity may look towards the Australian listed market for buyers for its confectionery business RiteBite Group which owns the Darrell Lea and Life Savers brands.