Author name: laprivate_admin

Cash Converters International has successfully completed the institutional component of its equity raising, securing $15.74 million. This was achieved through a fully underwritten placement and an institutional entitlement offer. The company aims to bolster its financial position as it eyes strategic expansions. Cash Converters is a retailer and finance provider with operations primarily in Australia […]

L1 Group has requested an immediate trading halt on its securities, pending an announcement regarding an equity raising initiative. The planned equity raising will incorporate both an institutional placement and a share purchase plan, providing opportunities for a range of investors to participate. L1 Group is a diversified investment firm. The trading halt is set

SiteMinder has reported that trading in the early part of fiscal year 2026 has remained strong. The company noted that annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth is tracking in line with last year’s pace on a constant currency and organic basis. SiteMinder provides a hotel commerce platform that helps hotels acquire guests online. Its technology allows

Unilever (ULVR.L) has reported that the ongoing government shutdown in the United States has not significantly impacted consumer sentiment, according to the company’s CEO. The shutdown, now in its fourth week, has raised concerns among businesses regarding potential disruptions to consumer spending and financial activities. Unilever is a global consumer goods company that owns brands

Global hedge fund capital has surged to a record high of nearly $5 trillion in the third quarter, according to a recent report by Hedge Fund Research (HFR). The sector has also experienced a surge in the number of active hedge funds, reaching a decade-peak of 8,464 by the end of the quarter. This growth

HSBC (HSBA.L) announced on Thursday that it will conduct a strategic review of its retail banking business in Egypt. This review is part of the bank’s broader restructuring of its global operations, initiated last year to streamline its business and focus on its core markets. HSBC is a global banking and financial services organisation, serving

Blackstone (BX.N) anticipates a surge in initial public offerings, potentially leading to one of its most significant years for such deals. The firm’s total assets under management reached a record $1.24 trillion, executives announced on Thursday. Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. The company invests across asset classes on behalf of institutional and

The S&P 500 has risen on Thursday, lifted by technology shares and strong corporate earnings. The index closed up 0.58% at 6,738.44. The Dow Jones gained 144 points, or 0.31%, finishing at 46,734.61. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, advancing 0.89% to settle at 22,941.80. Tech giants led the charge, with Nvidia, Broadcom and Amazon pacing gains.