PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: GQG Partners (GQG AT) reported total funds under management rose to USD 172.9bln at end-February from USD 165.7bln in the previous month

BHP Group (BHP AT) - Co. has outsourced union site entry control as labour demands escalate. It was also reported that the Co. and Woodside Energy (WDS AT) are both considering Geraldine Slattery for their CEO roles, presenting her with an unprecedented career dilemma. (The Australian)

GQG Partners (GQG AT) - Co. reported total funds under management rose to USD 172.9bln at end-February from USD 165.7bln in the previous month, driven by strong investment performance. (Motley Fool)

Lynas Rare Earths (LYC AT) - Co. secured a rare earths price floor in an updated 12-year supply agreement with Japan. (Nikkei/Motley Fool)

Macquarie Technology Group (MAQ AT) - Co. secured a AUD 200mln investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to support digital infrastructure expansion. (Motley Fool)

Qantas Airways (QAN AT) - Co. is increasing airfares in response to surging fuel costs and is seeking additional aircraft to service its lucrative European routes. (AFR)

Other News – Both UBS and Capital Economics expect the RBA to hike rates again at next week’s meeting. (AFR)