Tech stocks surge; battle for NRL rights; Aussie unis drop down rankings

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global markets. 

• Broadcasters battle to win the rights to the National Rugby League
• Australian universities drop down global rankings
• A poll says One Nation is now the most popular political party in the country
• How Ford Motors pivoted away from cars and triggered a surge in its share price 

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