October 28, 2024

Japanese stocks have rallied as the yen has dropped to a three-month low. The currency’s fall follows Sunday’s election, where Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority, raising political and economic uncertainty. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and junior partner Komeito secured only 215 seats in the lower house, falling short of […]

Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT), a company focused on high-grade precious and base metals, recently shared its Q3 2024 update, detailing advancements at its flagship Vares Silver Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company reported a 123% increase in ore milling compared to the previous quarter, alongside ramping up underground development by 13%. Production remains on track

Oneview Healthcare (ASX:ONE) recently released its Q3 2024 update, showing progress despite ongoing market challenges. The company specialises in patient engagement technology, offering a suite of digital tools for hospitals and healthcare facilities. Its flagship Care Experience Platform (CXP) is designed to enhance patient care by integrating services like virtual nursing, patient monitoring and interactive

Temple & Webster Group (ASX:TPW) provided a positive trading update at its 2024 Annual General Meeting, held today. From 1 July to 24 October 2024, the company’s year-to-date revenue rose by 21% compared to the same period in 2023. This growth has come despite the broader economic challenges posed by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting

Carnarvon Energy (ASX:CVN) has reported progress on its Dorado oil and gas project in its Q3 2024 update. The company, which focuses on exploration and development in the Bedout Sub-basin off the coast of Western Australia, is advancing toward a final investment decision (FID) in 2025. During this quarter, Carnarvon worked on technical studies to

Botanix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:BOT), a clinical-stage dermatology company, recently shared its Q3 2024 update, focusing on preparations for the commercial launch of Sofdra, which is a new solution for excessive underarm sweating (an issue affecting roughly 10 million Americans). The drug, already FDA-approved, is set to hit the market in late Q4 2024. CEO Dr Howie

Asian Battery Metals PLC (ABM, ASX:AZ9) has announced results from the remaining assay data of its Phase 1 diamond drilling program at the 100% Oval Copper-Nickel-Platinum prospect in Mongolia’s Gobi-Altai region. The Company’s Managing Director commented, “After 4 years of exploration, it’s exciting to confirm a substantial copper-nickel deposit potential with high-grade zones. Future work

Australian shares started the week flat on Monday, as advances in technology offset a drop in energy stocks. By noon, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.12 per cent higher at 8,221.50. The SPI futures are pointing to a rise of 7 points. Best and worst performers The best-performing sector is Information Technology, up 1.47 per cent.

Earlier this year, on 31 July 2024, ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) completed its acquisition of Suncorp Bank, a move that will significantly expand ANZ’s presence in Queensland. This acquisition incorporated Suncorp’s 1.2 million customers and 3,000 employees into ANZ’s operations. ANZ’s CEO Shayne Elliott said: “This strategically important acquisition boosts our presence in Queensland, adds scale

Cash Converters International (ASX:CCV) has delivered positive Q1 results for FY2025, highlighting growth in its core segments. The company, well-known for its network of pawn shops, retail outlets, and consumer finance offerings, saw total revenue increase to $95.8m for the quarter ending 30 September 2024 — a 1% rise compared to the same period last