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Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt filed for bankruptcy on 12 March 2025, bringing an abrupt end to a company once seen as Europe’s best hope of challenging Asian dominance in electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Northvolt cited rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and shifting market demand as the main factors behind its financial […]

Stocks rallied on Friday, clawing back some of the steep losses seen over the week as investors got a reprieve from tariff-related headlines.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 674.62 points, or 1.65%, to close at 41,488.19. The S&P 500 climbed 2.13% to end at 5,638.94, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.61% to settle

ReNerve Limited (ASX:RNV) has received an additional $139,537 tax refund under the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive program, bringing the total refund to $516,606. This additional funding stems from an assessment of the company’s overseas research and development activities. The initial refund of $377,069 was received in September 2024. ReNerve is focused on advancing

Whitebark Energy Limited (Whitebark) has issued its Second Supplementary Bidder’s Statement, updating shareholders on its off-market takeover offer for King Energy Limited (King). As of March 5, 2025, Whitebark has secured 80.36% voting power in King, surpassing the 50% threshold. The offer period has been extended until 5:00pm (Perth time) on March 24, 2025. The

DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC) reported its treasury holdings as of February 28, 2025, totaling A$59.1 million. The portfolio is diversified across Spot Solana (23.6%), Spot Bitcoin (18.7%), DigitalX Bitcoin ETF Units (45.0%), DigitalX Fund Units (7.7%) and Cash at Bank (5.0%). In February, DigitalX strategically increased its Solana holdings, acquiring an additional 17,396 SOL using cash

Orica (ASX: ORI) forecasts stronger first-half EBIT, with $300m-$350m in significant items. Growth across all segments is driving performance, supported by strong demand and contract wins. Blasting Solutions remains robust, with carbon credit sales adding up to $15m. Digital Solutions is benefiting from Terra Insights’ growth, while Specialty Mining Chemicals is expanding despite a $20m

Arika Resources Limited (ASX: ARI) has announced encouraging results from its Phase 2 Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program at the Pennyweight Point Prospect, part of the Yundamindra Gold JV Project in Western Australia. The latest assays reveal significant strike and depth extensions of the mineralized zone. New step-out drill results have extended the strike length

Jason Yetton, the chief executive of Westpac’s consumer division, has resigned after serving less than two years in the position. This departure contributes to a series of recent leadership changes within the Australian banking giant. The bank has initiated a recruitment process to find Yetton’s replacement, and he has agreed to remain in his role

PolyNovo, a burns treatment company, has requested its chief executive officer, Swami Raote, to cease his employment. This action follows reports alleging bullying behavior by chairman David Williams directed towards both Raote and the company’s chief financial officer. The company confirmed in a statement that a “confidential discussion” occurred with Raote, during which he was

Orica, a commercial explosives operator, has issued a profit warning, anticipating a $300 million to $350 million impact due to substantial restructuring costs. These costs are primarily associated with its Latin American and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) assets. The company projects a $290 million to $335 million impairment and restructuring expense specifically from