October 2024

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

IGO Limited (ASX:IGO), a leading player in lithium and nickel mining, released its quarterly report for the period ending 30 September 2024. The company noted a 39% drop in sales revenue to $143.1m due to lower commodity prices, including a decrease in spodumene and nickel sales. The Nova and Forrestania operations faced challenges, with lower

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) recently finalised a US$31.7bn settlement for the 2015 Samarco dam disaster, bringing resolution to a catastrophic event that has weighed heavily on the company for nearly a decade. The disaster occurred on 5 November 2015, when the Fundão tailings dam — operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Brazilian miner

The Nasdaq Composite reached an all-time high on Friday, propelled by megacap tech stocks. The tech-heavy index increased by 0.56 per cent to close at 18,518.61, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.03 per cent to finish at 5,808.12. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 259.96 points, or 0.61 per cent, ending the day at

PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC) has announced significant progress in its efforts to develop RNA-based precision medicines for genetic diseases. The company is in the midst of clinical trials for its leading drug candidates targeting rare eye conditions, including Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 (RP11) and Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy (ADOA). In a recent update, PYC reported positive

Judo Capital (ASX:JDO), an Australian bank specialising in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has reported a solid year of financial performance, with a notable 9.5% increase in annual revenue for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024. The bank’s revenue reached $326.6 million, driven by its focused lending strategy to underserved SMEs. Despite

Gold prices experienced notable fluctuations last week. Starting the week at US$2,722 per ounce on Monday, spot gold saw a rally in Asian and European sessions, reaching US$2,757.80, its all-time highest price, on Wednesday. It then encountered resistance from North American traders, dropping to US$2,710.90 on Thursday, as doubts over the precious metal’s short-term outlook emerged. This

CAR Group (ASX:CAR), a leader in online automotive marketplaces, has reported a robust first quarter for FY25, with a 41% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. This growth is largely attributed to the integration of key acquisitions, such as Trader Interactive in the US and Webmotors in Brazil, which have broadened CAR Group’s