October 27, 2024

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) has posted strong FY24 financial results, reflecting the ongoing rebound in the travel sector and strategic acquisitions. The company, a prominent travel distribution network operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, saw its Total Transaction Value (TTV) soar to $4.2bn — a 62.5% increase from the previous year. Helloworld operates […]

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) has released its first-quarter trading update for FY25, reporting a growth of 22,119 broadband connections, marking a 21% increase from the previous quarter. This expansion has raised the company’s market share of the NBN to 7.60% as of 30 September 2024, up from 7.38% at the end of the previous quarter. The

Echo IQ (ASX:EIQ) has reported notable progress in its quarterly update for the period ending 30 September 2024. The company secured 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its EchoSolv-AS software. This allows Echo IQ to market its technology to healthcare professionals in the United States. The company also announced a

Orthocell (ASX:OCC) has secured $17m in a recent capital raising initiative, aimed at funding the US launch of its flagship Remplir device. The funds will also support expansion into Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and be allocated to scaling up manufacturing infrastructure and enhancing cost efficiency through automation projects. The Remplir device is designed to facilitate

On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite surged to an all-time high, ending a turbulent week with a strong rally led by tech giants. The Nasdaq rose 1.3%, outperforming other indices, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%, both reaching new peaks. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw only a modest increase of 0.1%, adding 38

European gas prices have surged to a year-high amid supply challenges and geopolitical tensions. The Amsterdam-based Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe’s main gas benchmark, recently climbed to €43.61 per megawatt hour — its highest level since December 2023. The spike underscores Europe’s sensitivity to supply disruptions, even though gas storage levels are around 95% full.

On Friday, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner issued a warning about the dangers of a potential trade war between the United States and the European Union. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting in Washington, DC, Lindner emphasized that trade conflicts inevitably lead to losses for both sides. He called for diplomatic efforts to