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The Weekly Finger: On bruised legs and bruised portfolios
Oil surges; crude ETF jumps 33% in a week—the biggest weekly gain on record—plus a new Finger on the Pulse episode and a revamped Investor Pulse site.
How Australia’s Most Financially Challenged State Found an Answer to the Housing Crisis
Victoria's land tax surge hits landlords, boosting Melbourne housing affordability and sparking more first-home loans, a policy quirk with budget implications.
Weekly Wrap: ASX slides 3.8% as Middle East conflict spooks markets
ASX 200 plunges 3.8% for the week as Middle East conflict lifts oil and inflation fears, sparking rate hike bets while energy stocks rally.
Has Tungsten Been an Oversight for Investors? How to Get ASX Exposure
Tungsten prices jump 500% in 12 months amid supply bottlenecks and China export controls. ASX exposure could offer a fresh, high-stakes macro theme.
Weekly Wrap: A record close and 3.7% month a big thumbs up
ASX 200 finishes at record close, up 3.7% in Feb as BHP profits beat and banks top forecasts; Block rockets on staff cuts; rare-earths rally lifts Lynas/Iluka.
Boss Energy Reports $36.2m Positive Net Cash Flow from Honeymoon Uranium Project
Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) logs $36.2m positive net cash flow from Honeymoon uranium project; six months to Dec lift in uranium sales, lower C1 costs boost outlook.
Weekly Wrap: ASX slips on war fears as earnings beat expectations buoy week
War fears nudge ASX 200 lower despite QBE's 21% profit surge; energy gains lift oil names, tech slumps; Guzman sinks below float.
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).
Lodestar Minerals Engages Westdrill Ahead of Resource Definition at Ned’s Creek Gold Project
Lodestar taps Westdrill for 10,000m RC at Ned's Creek to accelerate a maiden resource estimate this year, eyeing up to 300koz from three prospects.
Auric Mining Reports Solid Performance from Gold Processing at Munda Starter Pit
Auric Mining smashed its budget with 8,475oz from Munda across two campaigns; latest outturn 938oz at Lakewood Mill signals strong growth.
Pacgold Eyes Near-Term Production as Heap Leach Re-Crush Begins at White Dam Gold Project
Pacgold kicks off heap leach re-crush at White Dam, eyeing near-term production as assays loom next week; 350 tph circuit on track, weather risks.
Chilwa Minerals Confirms Niobium Mineralisation at Mpyupyu Target
Chilwa Minerals confirms niobium at Mpyupyu, boosting Lake Chilwa’s multi-commodity critical minerals case; best intercept 0.31% Nb2O5 over 126m.
Island Pharma Expands Antiviral Pipeline with Burnet Institute Collaboration and NHMRC Funding
Island Pharma expands antiviral pipeline with Burnet Institute; NHMRC grant of over $780k to back ISLA-101, accelerating Galidesivir MVD program.
Archer Materials is Building a Scalable Path to Commercial Quantum Technology
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) charts a scalable, semiconductor-ready path to commercial quantum tech with the 12CQ project, targeting a 2026 qubit.
Island Pharma Partners with USAMRIID and Geneva Foundation for Galidesivir under FDA Animal Rule
Island Pharma signs a 3-year CRADA with USAMRIID and Geneva Foundation to fast-track Galidesivir for Marburg under FDA Animal Rule, eyeing NDA.
Bioxyne Boosts FY26 Outlook on Strong Performance and International Growth
Bioxyne lifts FY26 EBITDA guidance to AUD16.5-19m after record H1 FY2026 with AUD31.3m revenue (+149% YoY); expands capacity, enters UK/Germany/LATAM.
BluGlass Lands A$1.25M Defence Program With US Tier-1 Prime Customer
BluGlass lands A$1.25m GaN laser defence program with US Tier-1 prime; initial A$560k order, 14–20 month milestones, boosts US footprint.
Spenda Raises $1.4M in Private Placement Amidst Significant Dilution Concerns
New Capital Raising Details
Archer Materials is Building a Scalable Path to Commercial Quantum Technology
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) charts a scalable, semiconductor-ready path to commercial quantum tech with the 12CQ project, targeting a 2026 qubit.
Noviqtech subsidiary Coralia advances sustainable infrastructure mission with Data Centres Australia membership
Amplitude Energy Commences Gas Flow Testing at Isabella Prospect
Amplitude Energy kicks off Isabella flow testing after ST-1 gas hit; two weeks to prove commercial viability, shaping ECSP progress and EnergyAustralia GSA.
Vintage Energy Extends PURE Loan Facility to Support Southern Flank Reinvigoration
Vintage Energy extends $10m PURE loan to Jan 2028, enabling Odin-3 and Vali-4 drilling with $5m SA grant; potential early $3m repayment, cash covenant eased.
Conrad Asia Energy Gets Green Light for Development of Mako Gas Project
Conrad Asia Energy secures FID for US$320m Mako gas project in Indonesia; first gas targeted by end-2027, fully funded with long-term PLN contract.
Omega Oil & Gas Secures H&P Rig for Expanded Taroom Trough Drill Program
Omega Oil & Gas (ASX:OMA) lands premium Helmerich & Payne FlexRig 648 for a fully funded Taroom Trough drill campaign in 2026/27, with mid-2026 results.
Southern Cross Electrical Lifts FY26 EBITDA Guidance Despite H1 NPAT Loss
SXE lifts FY26 EBITDA guidance to at least $72m despite H1 NPAT loss of $12.8m from WestConnex costs; cash-rich, no debt, expanding data-centre pipeline.
The Calmer Co Subsidiary Wins $354,000 Grant to Upgrade Fiji Kava Manufacturing Facility
The Calmer Co International subsidiary wins $354k Fiji CADP grant to upgrade Navua kava RTD bottling, boost Pacific supply chain and expand production.
Pure Foods Tasmania Sees Positive Cash Flow and Increased Profit Margins After Business Realignment
ASX: PFT Pure Foods Tasmania posts positive cash flow and rising margins after realignment, with 70% higher Easter orders and expanding retail reach.
OMG Group to Expand PrOATein Ready-to-Drink Range in Woolworths Supermarkets
OMG Group to roll out three new PrOATein RTDs in 943 Woolworths stores from May to June, backed by SANDAI matcha supply, boosting growth prospects.
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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. […]