The ASX 200 eked out its third straight day of gains, closing 0.1% higher, up 9.2 points to 7387.1 despite fresh global concerns over rising inflation and lower growth.

It has been a historically polarising energy source but the likes of Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are throwing their considerable weight behind nuclear power.

After enjoying a moment of calm, the walls are closing in again for the casino operator as the prospect of a hefty fine threatens the future of its Queensland and NSW casinos.

In new results, Proteomics International’s PromarkerEso blood test detected early oesophageal cancer with 91% accuracy, offering an alternative to invasive, costly endoscopies.

Vladimir Putin’s announcement that Russia will invoice gas buyers in “unfriendly countries” in roubles is either tactical genius or just a stunt that might backfire. It’s most likely the latter.