War end sparks markets; Rinehart’s $1.4bn SpaceX investment; M&A bonanza

Tuesday 16 June 2026

The declaration of peace in the Middle East sparks financial markets, but questions remain about whether it will last. 

• Gina Rinehart emerges with a $1.4 billion stake in SpaceX
• IFM Investors ups its offer for Atlas Arteria on a packed day of M&A activity
• A two-day inquiry into the government’s tax changes kicks off
• How being first, or last, in a family, impacts your health outcomes

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