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Laura Bessarati

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CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

So,

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Really no good news for Viva Energy today, it seems, and that's what's led to the decline in its share price.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Worley, the engineering and consulting company, was another one to actually come out with an update today saying the war in the Middle East has impacted its business.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

It warned that the conflict is adding uncertainty to its outlook, particularly given its exposure to energy products internationally.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

in the region and said that disruptions could impact project timing, costs and client activity, especially if tensions persist.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Now, it also said it's unlikely that the company will achieve growth in underlying earnings this financial year, essentially withdrawing its previous guidance on that front.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

So it shares down around 6%.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

I'll also mention Monash IVF because today it has rejected a revised takeover approach from a consortium backed by private equity firm Genesis Capital and investment group Solpats, saying the proposal undervalues the business.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Now, the company hasn't completely closed the door, but for now it's pushing back, signalling it believes there's more value in the business than what's being offered.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

It shares down 7% on that news.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Yeah, so I think we've been hearing that from a number of companies so far.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

You're going to record something on that, which everyone should keep an eye out for, which will be on Instagram and some of our other socials in the coming days.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

Now, let's take a look ahead.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

You already mentioned US futures pointing to a bit of a decline when the US market opens up tonight.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

What else will you be watching this week?

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

And don't forget, we have the nominated Fed chair doing a speech that'll be on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, our time.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

And then we've got US retail sales Tuesday night, but not much else to look forward to.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

But it's still quite a jam-packed week.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

And we, of course, have a lot coming up next week as well.

CommSec Market Update
Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

But one day,