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BluGlass (ASX:BLG) focuses on gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, which emit visible light, unlike traditional semiconductors. These GaN lasers enable advancements in various sectors, including quantum computing, biotech and defence, by leveraging visible light for data transmission. Recent successes include securing a $1.2m agreement for single-frequency laser development, contributing to a projected $5bn market by 2030. […]

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) has forecast pre-tax earnings for the first half of FY25 to be between NZ$120m and NZ$160m, down from NZ$185m during the same period last year. Despite the decline, the guidance significantly exceeds the NZ$37m pre-tax earnings reported in the second half of FY24, signalling a potential recovery from recent challenges. The

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) has announced a $58m proposal to acquire 100% of Selfwealth (ASX:SWF) through a scheme of arrangement. The offer includes $0.25 per share, representing a 108% premium to Selfwealth’s last closing price of $0.12 prior to initial negotiations. Bell Financial Group is a diversified financial services and wealth management business. Headquartered in

SG Fleet Group (ASX:SGF) has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) to acquire all outstanding shares in the company at $3.50 per share. The offer represents a potential premium for shareholders, though specific figures have not been disclosed. Shares in SGF are up 23.22% at $3.29 on the back of the

Novonix (ASX:NVX) has secured a binding agreement with Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo SE to supply a minimum of 32,000 tonnes of high-performance synthetic graphite from 2027 to 2031. The deal strengthens Novonix’s position as a significant player in the North American battery supply chain. Novonix develops and produces materials and technologies for lithium-ion batteries, focusing on

US markets closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a new all-time high, closing at 44,296.51. The S&P 500 also saw its fifth straight positive session, finishing at 5,969.34.  However, gains were somewhat tempered by slides in tech giants Nvidia and Alphabet.  Looking at sector performance, energy stocks experienced a significant

UPS (NYSE: UPS) agreed on Friday to pay US$45m to settle allegations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it improperly valued its freight business, leading to misrepresented financial results in 2019 and 2020. The SEC claims the Atlanta-based courier failed to follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), significantly overstating the value of

Northvolt, the Swedish battery maker once hailed as a cornerstone of Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) battery production, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Thursday, marking a significant setback for the continent’s green transition. The move prompted the resignation of co-founder and CEO Peter Carlsson on Friday. Carlsson will remain on

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) has adjusted its FY25 guidance, lowering its revenue and EBITDA expectations following leadership changes and a delay in launching a key product. The company now forecasts revenue of $1.2bn to $1.3bn, representing 15–25% growth from FY24, down from earlier projections. EBITDA is expected to range between $600m and $660m , reflecting 21–33%