ADELAIDE, Australia — South Australians head to the polls Saturday, March 21, 2026, for a state election widely expected to deliver Premier Peter Malinauskas and the Labor Party a historic landslide victory. Polls consistently show Labor commanding massive leads, while Pauline Hanson’s One Nation threatens to eclipse the Liberal Party as the main opposition force in a dramatic realignment of the state’s political landscape.
Peter Malinauskas
The election, for all 47 seats in the House of Assembly and half the Legislative Council, follows a campaign dominated by cost-of-living relief, housing affordability and regional discontent. Early voting shattered records, with more than 361,000 ballots cast by March 20 — over 28% of enrolled voters — according to the South Australian Electoral Commission (ECSA). Polling booths open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, with results expected to flow from 7 p.m. onward.
Multiple final polls paint a grim picture for the opposition. A Newspoll survey (March 12-18) gave Labor 40% primary vote, One Nation 22%, Liberals 16% and Greens 12%. YouGov (March 9-17) showed Labor at 38%, One Nation 22% and Liberals 19%, with Labor leading 59-41 on two-party preferred against both rivals — a potential record margin since the state’s Labor Party formed in 1891. Resolve and DemosAU polls echoed similar trends, placing Labor around 32-37% primary and One Nation ahead of or close to the Liberals.
Analysts describe the result as a “transitional moment” in South Australian politics. Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre from Adelaide University called a strong One Nation showing a potential “slap in the face” to the major parties, particularly if it relegates the Liberals to third place on primary vote. The Liberals, led by new Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn since December 2025, face their worst historical primary result, possibly below 20%. Hurn, contesting her seat, expressed hope for an upset but acknowledged the uphill battle.
Premier Malinauskas, enjoying approval ratings above 60% in recent surveys, campaigned on free school fees, energy rebates and infrastructure promises. Labor’s pitch emphasized stability and cost-of-living support, contrasting with Liberal offers like 50-cent public transport fares. One Nation surged in regional areas with anti-establishment messaging, immigration critiques and economic populism under Pauline Hanson’s active involvement.
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Controversies marked the final days. A One Nation candidate in Adelaide faced UK extradition questions over a sexual touching charge, drawing media scrutiny. Labor ramped up attacks on One Nation’s policies and funding. Pauline Hanson and Cory Bernardi faced pointed questions in McLaren Vale about promise costs and travel.
The campaign featured record candidate numbers — 388 in the lower house — driven by right-wing and independent slates. This fragmentation could influence preference flows in marginal seats, though Labor’s strong two-party lead suggests limited impact on the overall outcome.
ECSA reported smooth early voting, with innovations like telephone-assisted voting debuting for accessibility. Media alerts highlighted record turnout and special arrangements in remote areas like Coober Pedy.
Malinauskas, in power since 2022, seeks to consolidate after a strong first term. His popularity contrasts with Liberal turmoil, including former leader Vincent Tarzia’s resignation in late 2025 and internal challenges.
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If projections hold, Labor could secure its largest two-party preferred vote ever, potentially challenging national landslide records. One Nation’s performance will be watched nationally as a test of its appeal beyond Queensland and New South Wales.
Voters prioritize cost-of-living pressures, housing and health amid economic strains. Final pitches from leaders emphasized these issues, with Malinauskas urging continued support and Hurn calling for change.
As polling day arrives, attention turns to turnout, preference distributions and whether independents or minors claim seats. Results will shape South Australia’s direction for the next four years, with Labor poised for dominance and the Liberals facing existential questions.
ECSA urges voters to check enrollment and bring ID if needed. Live coverage begins Saturday evening across major networks.
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A has settled a case with market regulator Sebi for violating foreign portfolio investor (FPI) regulation by paying ₹34 lakh as settlement amount.
The settlement stems from multiple compliance failures linked to the handling of FPIs. The regulator said JP Morgan granted Category II FPI licences to four UK-based firms that were not registered with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, rendering them ineligible under prevailing norms. The lapse pointed to gaps in due diligence at the onboarding stage. Sebi also alleged that, following the introduction of updated FPI rules in 2019, the same entities were reclassified as Category I FPIs without verifying their regulatory status. This amounted to a breach of stricter eligibility requirements introduced under the revised framework.
The Sebi also observed that the bank delayed action on a material change involving an FPI following a merger. Despite being informed on November 1, 2024, JP Morgan took over a month to advise fresh registration and restrict trading.
Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) Analyst/Investor Day March 20, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Company Participants
Tania Almond – Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Risk Management Sean Bagan – President, CEO & Director Billy Aldridge Rick Martich – President of Hydraulics – MCT Matteo Arduini – President of Hydraulics – FCT Jeremy Evans – CFO & EVP Billy Aldridge – President of Electronics Segment
Conference Call Participants
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Jeffrey Hammond – KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Tomohiko Sano – JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Peter Psallidas Christopher Moore – CJS Securities, Inc. Peter Kalemkerian – Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Jason Williams
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Tania Almond Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Risk Management
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[Presentation]
Good morning, and welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us for the Helios Technologies 2026 Investor Day. My name is Tania Almond, Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. We are very excited to have you here with us today. Our last event was in 2021. So this has been a long time coming. We’ve done a lot of planning for this event.
We’ve got teams here with us from our operating companies for everyone who was able to join us in person with equipment on hand and customer applications. They’re super excited to engage with you as well. I want to give you a couple of backgrounds of how the day will unfold.
Obviously, we will be covering forward-looking statements, and we’ve got non-GAAP metrics as well that we’ve reconciled in the back with our supplemental materials. You can also review our risk statements in our 10-K filing that’s on our website as well as the SEC’s website. Just want to say a little bit about this beautiful venue that we’re in today. So we put out a press release earlier this week about our new partnership and sponsorship of the Mote
Awe is valued in Western wellness for its health benefits but can evoke mixed feelings across cultures. Research indicates it may not universally enhance wellbeing, complicating its application in mental health and leadership.
Key Points
Awe has become an emotional currency in Western wellness, praised for enhancing mental and physical health, social interactions, and prosocial behavior. However, it can evoke both positive and negative feelings across cultures.
Cross-cultural research reveals that while awe is often positive in Western contexts, it can induce fear and tension in cultures like China. This challenges the notion of awe as a universally positive emotion.
Studies with over 2,500 diary entries show that cultural context significantly influences the emotional response to awe, raising important questions about its application in mental health programs and marketing worldwide.
Awe has increasingly become recognized as an essential emotional currency within Western wellness communities, celebrated for its potential to enhance mental and physical health and foster improved social interactions. Research indicates that experiences of awe are linked to positive outcomes such as increased prosocial behavior, heightened curiosity, humility, and overall well-being, as well as potential reductions in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. However, cross-cultural investigations reveal that awe does not elicit universally positive responses; rather, it can evoke both uplifting and distressing emotions. This dichotomy raises critical questions about the universal applicability of awe as a beneficial emotional experience.
In a recent series of cross-cultural studies co-authored by researchers from various academic backgrounds, evidence has emerged suggesting that awe’s emotional impact may differ significantly across cultural contexts. Utilizing data from daily emotion diaries and physiological measurements, the studies reveal that while awe is often perceived positively in Western cultures, particularly in the United States, individuals in China may experience awe accompanied by feelings of fear or apprehension. This challenges the longstanding assumption that awe invariably cultivates connection or enhances well-being.
The implications of these findings extend to several domains, including mental health initiatives, leadership training, and global marketing strategies, necessitating a reevaluation of how awe is conceptualized and utilized across cultures. As psychologists Dacher Keltner and Jonathan Haidt define awe as an emotion resulting from encounters with vast and mind-bending experiences, the research underscores that the initial spark of awe may be consistent globally, yet the subsequent emotional response can diverge dramatically depending on cultural interpretations.
The first study, which analyzed over 2,500 diary entries from a cohort of 166 university students across China and the United States over a two-week period, serves to illustrate these nuanced emotional variances. This critical exploration of awe invites a broader understanding of emotional intelligence across cultures, highlighting the necessity for sensitivity in applying awe in various contexts.
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The tumble in precious-metals prices from their all-time highs has accelerated, with gold and silver futures suffering some of their worst daily declines on record Thursday.
Gold sank for the sixth time in the past seven trading days, losing 5.9%, or $289.20 an ounce, on Thursday. Silver futures shed 8.2% a troy ounce, bringing the total decline from a seven-session fall to around 20%.
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