Conflicting signals around the Iran war have sent both stocks and oil prices higher, while major AI developments put a rocket under tech shares. Plus, why an activist investor has taken a significant stake in Northern Star Resources and what it could mean for the gold miner.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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