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Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada have caused dangerous air quality levels throughout Canada and large parts of the United States. Air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels in parts of North America, as officials and health experts urge residents to avoid the outdoors.

ASIC is warning Australians to be extremely cautious of investment tips received through social media and messaging apps, amid a spike in reports of so-called 'pump and dump' scams using fake celebrity endorsements and impersonations of financial institutions. ASIC says scammers use the identities and images of well-known finance industry figures, including respected market commentators and economists, to lure consumers into WhatsApp and other messaging groups where they are encouraged to buy investments, particularly shares. Once consumers join a messaging group, scammers provide stock tips designed to artificially inflate the price of a share before selling their own holdings. The share price then falls, leaving unsuspecting investors with significant losses. SBS Reporter Natalie Poyhonen has been talking to ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland

A stronger year for ASX listings is offering signs of renewed confidence, but competition for IPOs remains fierce as companies increasingly turn to private equity and overseas exchanges for capital. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASX General Manager, Listings James Posnett about the rebound in new listings and what it means for Australia's capital markets. Plus, Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics unpacks a flat session for the ASX as BHP shares fell amid strike action at its Port Hedland iron ore operations, while AMP and REA Group rallied on upbeat company updates.A stronger year for ASX listings is offering signs of renewed confidence, but competition for IPOs remains fierce as companies increasingly turn to private equity and overseas exchanges for capital. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASX General Manager, Listings James Posnett about the rebound in new listings and what it means for Australia's capital markets. Plus, Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics unpacks a flat session for the ASX as BHP shares fell amid strike action at its Port Hedland iron ore operations, while AMP and REA Group rallied on upbeat company updates.