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SmallCaps Heads to RIU Explorers Conference in Fremantle
SmallCaps heads to RIU Explorers in Fremantle for exclusive interviews, on-the-ground insights and catalysts in gold, critical minerals and battery metals.
CBA Up 8%: Double Down on NAB or Add Small Caps PPM, JDO?
CBA jumps 8% to above $171, reigniting the Big Four debate as rivals rally; strong profit, higher dividend, and rich multiples raise the risk-reward for banks.
The 10 Stocks to Watch On the Market Rebound
RBA hawkish stance fuels selective market rebound; discipline and balance-sheet strength win. Top ASX names to watch: TCO, ORI, GNP, PRN, IGL, KOV, NEM, EMR.
Teaching Your Children to Use the Financial Playground
Early super choices for kids can add a million to retirement; teach risk vs reward and delayed gratification in the financial playground.
ANZ Soars and AMP Sinks: Earnings Breakdown
ANZ delivers $1.9b cash profit in Q1, 3bp NIM uplift, and cost discipline driving outperformance as Feb earnings season kicks off (AMP results due).
CBA Up 8%: Double Down on NAB or Add Small Caps PPM, JDO?
CBA jumps 8% to above $171, reigniting the Big Four debate as rivals rally; strong profit, higher dividend, and rich multiples raise the risk-reward for banks.
Weekly Wrap: Markets edge as Rio-Glencore talks spark change in mining bid
Rio Tinto slides 6% on Glencore all-stock merger talks; BlueScope up 2% after rejecting a $30 offer. ASX 200 drifts -0.1% as deal news dominates.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm merger talks to form world's largest mining company
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm talks on an all-share merger to create the world’s largest mining company, valuing the entity at about US$388B.
CZR Resources Unveils Strong Gold Assays at Croydon Project, Drilling to Restart
CZR Resources (ASX: CZR) has announced significant initial RC assay results from its Croydon Gold Project.
International Graphite Confirms Purification Results Support Production of High-Quality Expandable Graphite
International Graphite says pilot purification exceeded 99.5% target for expandable graphite, backing Germany plant plans and toll-treatment with Alkeemia.
Lefroy Exploration Kicks Off First Toll Milling at Lucky Strike Gold Mine
Lefroy Exploration (ASX: LEX) has commenced its inaugural toll milling campaign at the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, a pivotal step towards near-term production and potential cash flow.
Marmota Raises $15 Million to Accelerate Gawler Gold Strategy
Marmota (MEU) raises $15m to accelerate Gawler gold project; 111,111,111 new shares at 13.5c, ~12% to VWAP, settlement Feb 17, fueling Mainwood drilling.
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Publishes Canine Osteoarthritis Study Showing Durable PPS Benefits
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) reports durable 26-week canine OA PPS benefits in peer-reviewed PLOS One, bolstering translational human OA potential.
TruScreen Validated as Superior Cervical Cancer Screening Tool in Major Chinese Study
TruScreen Group (ASX: TRU) announced strong validation results from a major Chinese study for its cervical cancer screening tool, positioning it for guidelin
Rhythm Biosciences begins ColoSTAT commercial deployment with first physician enrollment
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX: RHY) has initiated the commercial deployment of its ColoSTAT test by enrolling the first physician in its capped Access Program.
EVE Health Group Launches Libbo ED Treatment and Men’s Health Platform
EVE Health (ASX: EVE) launches Libbo ED treatment and men’s health platform, unveiling an end-to-end digital pathway for nationwide access and scalable revenue.
Gratifii Partners with Marketplacer to Enhance Loyalty and Rewards Offerings
Gratifii (ASX: GTI) inks 5-year Marketplacer deal to deploy AI rewards, expanding 14,000+ products and scalable, capital-light marketplace ops.
ION Video Unveils Programmable Video: A New Infrastructure Layer for AI
ION Video (ASX: IOV) unveils a programmable video layer, the world’s first prompt-to-virtual-video interface, enabling AI to assemble video on the fly.
Acusensus Expands WA Contract, Doubles Enforcement Fleet, Secures $13M Revenue
Acusensus (ASX: ACE) has announced a significant expansion of its Western Australia enforcement contract, doubling its fleet of enforcement units and extendi
Xamble Group Bolsters Creator Ecosystem with YouthsToday Acquisition
Xamble Group (XGL) is significantly expanding its Southeast Asian footprint and creator ecosystem by acquiring a majority stake in YouthsToday for AUD 330,000, a move financed by new **AUD 500,000
Blue Star Helium's Galactica Project Poised for Integrated Operations Next Week
Blue Star Helium (BNL) is poised to commence integrated operations at its Galactica project next week, with the CO2 amine unit now online.
Omega Oil and Gas JV to Accelerate Taroom Trough Appraisal Campaign for Domestic Energy Supply
Omega Oil and Gas (ASX: OMA)-led JV secures 750km2 Taroom Trough land, fast-tracking appraisal for domestic energy supply; first results due mid-2026.
Eden Innovations Appoints New MD to Drive Global Expansion Amidst Debt Reduction and Product Momentum
Eden Innovations (ASX:EDE) has appointed Dr Allan Godsk Larsen as Managing Director to spearhead global growth, a move supported by significant debt reductio
Provaris Energy Delivers LCO₂ Tank FEED Phase 1 On Time as Manufacturing Pathway Advances
Provaris Energy (PV1) delivers Phase 1 FEED on time for 25,000m3 LCO2 tank; moves to Phase 2 with Yinson, eyeing late-2026 FID.
ANZ Soars and AMP Sinks: Earnings Breakdown
ANZ delivers $1.9b cash profit in Q1, 3bp NIM uplift, and cost discipline driving outperformance as Feb earnings season kicks off (AMP results due).
G8 Education Flags $350M Goodwill Impairment, Halts Dividend and Buyback Amid Tough Sector Conditions
G8 Education has announced a significant A$350 million non-cash goodwill impairment for FY25, alongside the suspension of its final dividend and share buyback program due to challenging sect
Epsilon Pharma Inks Medicinal Cannabis Deal with Puro New Zealand for UK Market
Epsilon Pharma (ASX: EPN) inks $6m UK medicinal cannabis CDMO deal with Puro NZ; revenue starts this quarter, full run rate by mid-year, Europe expansion eyed.
SKS Technologies Surges on Major Contract Wins, Lifts FY26 Profit Guidance
SKS Technologies (ASX: SKS) has significantly upgraded its FY26 profit guidance, lifting revenue expectations to $340 million and profit margins to **10%
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]