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Weekly Wrap: Geopolitical Relief and Rate Hopes Spark Late Week Rebound for the ASX
ASX rebounds late week: easing rate fears and Persian Gulf peace hopes power a 0.41% Friday rise, after a 7-week low.
Is Indium the Next Critical Mineral to Watch in the Small Caps Space?
Indium surges as supply tightness and China export curbs boost demand in AI photonics, ITO and solar; a must-watch for small-cap investors.
Negative Gearing Is Dead, Long Live Negative Gearing
Budget tightens negative gearing for existing investment properties; new builds spared. Commercial property and REITs remain viable tax plays.
The Weekly Finger: From monsoons to macro melt, balancing budgets, and shifting supply chains
ASX tungsten and lithium plays surge: Viking Mines and Sky Metals shine as Lake Resources pushes DLE to dodge cost spikes—our latest podcast deep dive.
Weekly Wrap: Geopolitical Relief and Rate Hopes Spark Late Week Rebound for the ASX
ASX rebounds late week: easing rate fears and Persian Gulf peace hopes power a 0.41% Friday rise, after a 7-week low.
Boss Energy Maintains Strong Balance Sheet as Honeymoon Ramp-Up and Wide-Spaced Wellfield Work Continue
Boss Energy stays debt-free with $211m cash as Honeymoon ramp-up advances; June-quarter guidance lifted to 356k-406k lb uranium oxide.
Boss Energy Reports Updated Uranium Resource Estimates for Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit
Boss Energy updates Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit uranium resources to 33.1Mlb and 12.0Mlb U; accelerated Honeymoon-style development with H2 approvals.
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.
Rapid Critical Metals Expands District Footprint with Webbs Drilling
Rapid Critical Metals kicks off RC drilling at Webbs Silver, expands district footprint with fully funded program and new tenure targets.
Felix Gold Extends High-Grade Gold Intersections within Antimony System at Treasure Creek
Felix Gold hits 29.26m @2.16 g/t Au (from 13.41m) at NW Array, Treasure Creek; gold-antimony co-mineralisation strengthens dual-commodity potential.
Have You Heard of Fluorspar, the Hidden Critical Mineral?
Fluorspar rises as a critical EV mineral amid supply squeezes; Mont Royal Resources targets Ashram Fluorspar project in Quebec.
Constellation Resources Confirms Methane and Helium Prospectivity in New Exploration Area
Constellation Resources confirms NatH2, helium and methane prospectivity in SPA-0143; CSIRO results; DMPE grants preferred applicant status; surveys planned 2H26.
Vitrafy Life Sciences Reports Strong US Army Platelet Preservation Results
Vitrafy Life Sciences announces 94% post-thaw platelet recovery with 3% DMSO no-wash protocol, independent validation for frozen platelets.
TrivarX Engages Beyond Drug Development to Progress Stabl-Im Safety Trial
TrivarX engages Beyond Drug Development to push Stabl-Im Phase 1 safety trial, targeting H2 2026 start and data for regulatory progress.
AFT Pharmaceuticals Targets Minimum $300m Revenue After Record Earnings
AFT Pharmaceuticals targets over $300m revenue in FY27 after record FY26 earnings; Australasia core, expanding international hubs.
Nyrada Announces Preclinical Oncology Efficacy for Xolatryp and US Patent Allowance
Nyrada reports strong preclinical Xolatryp efficacy in liver cancer and a US patent allowance, highlighting a ~39% boost vs doxorubicin alone.
Connexion Mobility Acquires Hallam Road Automotive to Diversify Earnings Base
Connexion Mobility to acquire Hallam Road Automotive for ~A$5m, lifting EPS by 25–35% and diversifying its earnings with a seasoned Australian workshop asset.
AnteoTech Validates Ultranode 95 in Commercial Cell Format for Drone and UAV Markets
AnteoTech validates Ultranode 95 in commercial 5Ah cells at BIC: 40% higher energy density, 300+ cycles; boosts drone/UAV battery commercialisation path.
Novatti Group's UNSW Alipay Integration Surpasses Revenue and Transaction Volume Expectations
Novatti's UNSW Alipay integration tops expectations, delivering $33.6m GMV and $0.5m revenue by Apr 30 2026; UNSW first AU uni on Xetta.
Vista Group Inks Major Six-Year Cloud Deal with Cinépolis Mexico
Vista Group inks six-year cloud deal with Cinépolis Mexico for 504 sites and 4,100 screens; rollout starts 2026, signaling strong Vista Cloud momentum.
KALiNA Power Welcomes New Canadian Regulatory Framework on Carbon Management and Emissions
KALiNA Power eyes Alberta-Canada carbon framework; CFDs and CCS incentives could unlock investment for its 200MW gas plants and data-centre ties (ASX: KPO).
Comet Ridge Softens Terms and Extends Timelines for Mahalo Acquisition
Comet Ridge chills Mahalo deal: upfront cash cut to $18m + $10m in shares, up to $30m contingent; funding extended to Aug 14, 2026 amid policy uncertainty.
Gold Hydrogen to Accelerate Helium Commercialisation at Ramsay Project after Positive Assessment
Gold Hydrogen accelerates Ramsay helium via two wells (~29 Mscf/d); Worley positive, June 2026 flow-testing to lock in FEED.
Provaris Energy Partners With 'K' LINE and Norwegian Hydrogen to Build Compressed H2 Supply Chain
Provaris Energy partners with K LINE and Norwegian Hydrogen to build a compressed H2 export chain from Norway to Northern Europe, advancing the FjordH2 project.
MaxiPARTS Confirms FY26 Guidance Despite Geopolitical Transport Disruptions
MaxiPARTS reaffirms FY26 guidance amid transport-disruption headwinds; guiding A$273-278m revenue and A$13.4-14.1m NPBT as cost cuts support margins.
Eden Innovations Taps Tony G to Lead European Defence Push for EdenShield
Eden Innovations taps Tony G to lead EdenShield's European defence push, eyeing govt contracts, EU funds, and landmark partnerships—ASX:EDE moves on.
RAS Technology Secures $2M+ Annualised Revenue Boost from New Deals and Contract Extensions
RAS Technology lifts annualised revenue by $2m+ from Altenar, TABtouch, and LeoVegas; Asia momentum fuels growth after H1 38% revenue rise.
MyEco Group Lands Penrith Council FOGO Liner Contract
MyEco Group wins Penrith City Council FOGO liner contract worth up to $6.83m over five years (avg $1.36m p.a.), starts May 15, 2026.
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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. […]