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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Dividends
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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Dividends

There used to be an investment rule that if you wanted to invest for dividends, Australia was the place to do it.

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John Beveridge
John Beveridge
US–China Trade Deal Pauses Rare-Earth Controls, Trims Tariffs: What it means for critical minerals and markets
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US–China Trade Deal Pauses Rare-Earth Controls, Trims Tariffs: What it means for critical minerals and markets

The White House has outlined a US–China trade and economic framework reached in Seoul between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

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Glenn Evans
Glenn Evans
Market Wrap: Gold miners lose the tug of war with Consumer Stocks
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Market Wrap: Gold miners lose the tug of war with Consumer Stocks

A tug of war between rising gold miners and a souring consumer sector saw the Australian share market end the week basically flat on Friday. By the close the ASX 200 had fallen just 3.6 points or less than 0.1% to 8881.9 points, although the index had fallen 1.7% for the week. A fairly negative lead in from Wall Street didn’t help with shares in Facebook parent Meta falling, dragging down the rest of the magnificent seven mega-cap technology stocks and causing all three major US indices to drop.

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John Beveridge
John Beveridge
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
ASX 200Hot TopicsMining & Resources

The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch

Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]

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Mark Elzayed
Mark Elzayed
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
ASX 200Hot TopicsMining & Resources

The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch

Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]

9 min read
Mark Elzayed
Mark Elzayed
Boss Energy on Track to Meet 2026 Guidance after Record September Quarter
ASX 200Mining & Resources

Boss Energy on Track to Meet 2026 Guidance after Record September Quarter

Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) is on target to match its 2026 guidance after booking a record-breaking September quarter. The company generated robust free cash flow with strong production from its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia, and costs lower than the forecast annual guidance. Boss enters the new quarter with zero debt, $212.4 million in […]

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Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Boss Energy’s Alta Mesa Uranium Project Unveils New Mineralisation Discoveries
ASX 200Mining & Resources

Boss Energy’s Alta Mesa Uranium Project Unveils New Mineralisation Discoveries

Boss Energy’s (ASX: BOE) investment in the Alta Mesa uranium project in Texas continues to pay off, with news that project operator enCore Energy has identified new uranium mineralisation near existing wellfields. The Australian company acquired a 30% interest in Alta Mesa from enCore in early 2024 for approximately $92 million and the rapidly expanding project’s […]

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Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Boss Energy Appoints Matthew Dusci New CEO as Strategic Review Continues
ASX 200Mining & Resources

Boss Energy Appoints Matthew Dusci New CEO as Strategic Review Continues

Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) has promoted highly experienced Matthew Dusci to transition to the role of managing director and chief executive officer of the uranium mine developer. As many expected, Mr Dusci is stepping up from his role of chief operating officer to succeed Duncan Craib in the top job, effective immediately. Mr Dusci has more […]

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Colin Hay
Colin Hay
EVE Health Appoints Medical Science Liaison to Drive Clinical Engagement
Biotechnology

EVE Health Appoints Medical Science Liaison to Drive Clinical Engagement

EVE Health Group (ASX: EVE) has appointed its first dedicated medical science liaison (MSL) to lead national medical education and prescriber engagement programs across Australia.

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
EVE Health Enters Commercial Rollout Phase for Dyspro and Libbo Following First Prescriptions and Purchase Orders
Biotechnology

EVE Health Enters Commercial Rollout Phase for Dyspro and Libbo Following First Prescriptions and Purchase Orders

EVE Health Group (ASX: EVE) has reached several key milestones in its transition to commercial operations, achieving first patient prescriptions of its Dyspro cannabinoid-based gummy and submitting the initial purchase order for Libbo, an oral dissolving film for erectile dysfunction.

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Driving Expansion with Innovation and Commercialisation
Biotechnology

Algorae Pharmaceuticals Driving Expansion with Innovation and Commercialisation

Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) has reported a period of significant expansion as it broadens its operations to include complementary commercial activities. In the three months to end September, the company advanced its dual-track strategy of AI-driven innovation and pharmaceutical commercialisation, securing two landmark deals to expand its presence across Australia and New Zealand. Algorae also advanced […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Genetic Signatures Reports Regional Success of EasyScreen Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection Kit
Biotechnology

Genetic Signatures Reports Regional Success of EasyScreen Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection Kit

Genetic Signatures (ASX: GSS) has reported a strong start to the new financial year with the commercial success of its EasyScreen gastrointestinal parasite detection testing kit across all operating regions, and a 20% increase in sales for the quarter to $5.4 million. Revenue contributions came from new business with existing customers in Australia, which experienced […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
NoviqTech Positioned for Further Expansion with Quantum Intelligence Launch and Fuel Central Rollout
Technology

NoviqTech Positioned for Further Expansion with Quantum Intelligence Launch and Fuel Central Rollout

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) has delivered a transformative September quarter marked by the establishment of its Quantum Intelligence subsidiary, ongoing progress in enterprise pilots, and the launch of Fuel Central—its new traceability platform for sustainable fuels.

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
Stakk to Supply Embedded Finance Solution to Chime Financial’s Mobile Banking App
Technology

Stakk to Supply Embedded Finance Solution to Chime Financial’s Mobile Banking App

Stakk (ASX: SKK) has secured a master services agreement and corresponding service order form with US-based digital banking platform Chime Financial for the delivery of its Stakk IQ embedded finance solution. The initial 12-month solution will encompass Stakk’s mobile image capture, image authentication, optical character recognition (OCR), and document and data orchestration capabilities to power […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Archer Materials Confirms Suitability of Silicon Foundation for Potassium-Sensing Biochip Device
Technology

Archer Materials Confirms Suitability of Silicon Foundation for Potassium-Sensing Biochip Device

Initial data from first-stage testing of Archer Materials’ (ASX: AXE) blood potassium graphene Biochip project have shown the technology suitable for silicon for point-of-care and at-home diagnostic applications. Archer expects the findings to de-risk its supply chain, reduce unit costs, and accelerate the pathway towards manufacture and commercialisation. The company is now on track to […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Activeport Group Integrates Global Edge Platform with NBN to Enhance User Connections
Technology

Activeport Group Integrates Global Edge Platform with NBN to Enhance User Connections

Activeport Group (ASX: ATV) is accelerating the growth of its Global Edge platform by integrating it with the national broadband network (NBN) to enable data access from high-density city locations to virtually anywhere in Australia. Introduced in June, the network-as-a-service platform delivers self-service connectivity via Fibreconx, currently the most adaptable solution in Australia for linking inner-city […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Blue Energy Well Placed for Growing Queensland Gas Opportunities after Successful September Quarter
Energy

Blue Energy Well Placed for Growing Queensland Gas Opportunities after Successful September Quarter

A string of successes in recent months has positioned Blue Energy (ASX: BLU) to support Queensland's new Energy Road Map, targeting increased capacity of gas and electricity generation between now and 2040.

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Colin Hay
Colin Hay
BPH Energy Taking Plenty of Momentum Across Key Investments into 2026
Energy

BPH Energy Taking Plenty of Momentum Across Key Investments into 2026

Diversified investment company BPH Energy (ASX: BPH) will take plenty of momentum into the new calendar year after its investee companies undertook a range of needle-moving activities during the September 2025 quarter.

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Colin Hay
Colin Hay
Altech Moves Closer to Global Commercialisation of Sodium Nickel Chloride and CERENERGY Batteries
Energy

Altech Moves Closer to Global Commercialisation of Sodium Nickel Chloride and CERENERGY Batteries

Altech Batteries (ASX: ATC) has reported a busy three-month period to the end of September, spearheaded by ongoing developments with its sodium nickel chloride batteries and flagship CERENERGY battery project in Germany. The company made moves towards early market entry in Europe, Australia, and the US when it signed a collaboration agreement with global energy solutions company AMPower, […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Vintage Energy Maintains Strong Reserves Position as Production Uplift Program Continues
Energy

Vintage Energy Maintains Strong Reserves Position as Production Uplift Program Continues

Vintage Energy (ASX: VEN) has reported continued progress across its Cooper Basin gas operations, with the September quarter marked by field optimisation works under the company’s Production Uplift Program and stable 2P reserves of 12.5 million barrels of oil equivalent. Revenue for the quarter came to $0.9 million from production of 0.08 petajoule equivalent, while the […]

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
The Calmer Co Moves Closer to Profitability with Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong Sales Growth
Industrials & Juniors

The Calmer Co Moves Closer to Profitability with Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong Sales Growth

The Calmer Co (ASX: CCO) has reported record global revenue of $2.4 million for the September 2026 quarter, a 26% increase on the previous quarter as strong sales growth across Australia and the US drove the company closer to breakeven. The company said the result reflected accelerating momentum in both retail and wholesale markets, supported by […]

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
Eden Innovations Set for Strong FY26 as US Demand Surges for OptiBlend Fuel-Saving Kits
Industrials & Juniors

Eden Innovations Set for Strong FY26 as US Demand Surges for OptiBlend Fuel-Saving Kits

Eden Innovations (ASX: EDE) has received a $230,000 order for three OptiBlend dual fuel system kits to retrofit into CAT 175-16 diesel-powered generators at a US data centre. The technology allows a conventional diesel engine to operate on a mix of up to 65% natural gas and 40% diesel fuel without modifications to its fuel system—lowering […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
SSH Group Receives $2.53m Investment from Xinhai Mining Services to Accelerate Domestic Growth Plans
Industrials & Juniors

SSH Group Receives $2.53m Investment from Xinhai Mining Services to Accelerate Domestic Growth Plans

SSH Group (ASX: SSH) has received firm commitments from Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services and its Australian subsidiary for a $2.53 million strategic placement to accelerate the company’s expansion within the domestic mining and processing sectors. The alliance represents a landmark moment for SSH Group, establishing a direct connection between one of Australia’s most agile emerging […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
De.mem Acquires Core Chemicals to Expand Gold Sector Services Exposure
Industrials & Juniors

De.mem Acquires Core Chemicals to Expand Gold Sector Services Exposure

De.mem (ASX: DEM) has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Perth-based Core Chemicals, a specialist supplier of process chemicals and services to the gold mining industry, for $2.68 million in cash (85%) and scrip (15%). The company will fund the acquisition through a $3m equity placement and a $500,000 shareholder loan, with completion expected […]

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Nik Hill
Nik Hill
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
TechnologyUpcoming IPOs

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 […]

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Filip Karinja
Filip Karinja
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Industrials & JuniorsUpcoming IPOs

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 […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Hot TopicsUpcoming IPOs

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 […]

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Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
Industrials & JuniorsUpcoming IPOs

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. […]

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Filip Karinja
Filip Karinja