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October 11, 2023

Liontown Resources shares fall as Hancock Prospecting increases stake to 19.9%

Shares in Liontown Resources slumped late yesterday after it became known that Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting had increased its stake to 19.9% and retreated from the market. The shares fell to a low of $2.90 just before the close, but they edged up to a $2.92 finish. That’s the lowest they have been since early

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China’s new energy vehicle sales soar, boosting demand for battery metals

Thanks to ongoing subsidies, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached another record high in September, surpassing the previous month’s peak. This continued momentum is expected to push Chinese NEV sales close to the 10 million mark by December, which is excellent news for lithium and other battery/electric vehicle (EV)-related metal producers in Australia, South

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Heated audience at CSL’s AGM

CSL’s (ASX:CSL) Annual General Meeting in Melbourne on Wednesday turned into a heated discussion regarding executive pay and a declining share price, casting a shadow over the reaffirmation of guidance for the upcoming year. CSL’s chairman, Brian McNamee, found himself defending the pharmaceutical giant’s growth prospects as it faced a 23% protest vote against executive

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Birkenstock successfully launches IPO at $US46 per share

German footwear giant Birkenstock and its private equity owner, L Catterton, have successfully completed their IPO, pricing shares at $US46 each, firmly positioning the iconic sandal maker on the American stock market. This move marks the fourth significant test of the US IPO market this month and underscores the strong investor appetite for new opportunities.

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