Stock Market News·2025-10-14 23:08Group 1: Sapporo Holdings - Sapporo Holdings is nearing a definitive agreement to sell its real estate business, including the Yebisu Garden Place complex, to a consortium led by KKR and PAG for approximately ¥400 billion ($2.7 billion) [2][3][9] - This strategic divestment is driven by investor pressure for enhanced capital efficiency and a focus on the core beverage business [3][9] Group 2: Australian Critical Minerals - Australian critical minerals stocks are experiencing a significant surge, particularly in copper production, due to strong global demand and supply constraints [4][9] - Recent supply disruptions, such as incidents at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia and El Teniente mine in Chile, have tightened global copper supply, benefiting Australian producers [5][9] Group 3: Rio Tinto - Rio Tinto reported a 54% year-on-year increase in copper output from its Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia during the first half of 2025, contributing to a 69% rise in group copper earnings to $3.1 billion [6][9] - The overall copper production for Rio Tinto increased by 16% to 438,000 tonnes during the same period [6][9] Group 4: ASX Market Dynamics - The gains in the mining sector have contributed to a 0.3% increase in the broader ASX 200 index [7][9] - The ASX is preparing for increased competition in the market, particularly from players like Cboe [7][9]