ASX to rise, Powell keeps rate hopes alive

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CrowdStrike Holdings soared after it reported strong quarterly results, and stoked optimism about future demand. Oppenheimer lifted its price target to $US355 from $US350. Stocks in focus AusSuper vindicated by Origin valuation in wake of bid’s collapse After sparring on Brookfield’s bid, AusSuper’s CEO backs Origin’s leadership but will not rule out a tilt for a board seat in future. CBA to close Bankwest branch network in all-digital push Commonwealth Bank will shut 45 Bankwest branches and convert another 15 to the mainstream CBA brand. New Insignia CEO promises profit improvement Scott Hartley admitted that investors will want to see...