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Pinnacle invests $143m in two international firms

Pinnacle Investment Management (ASX:PNI) has announced investments in two international asset managers—VSS Capital Partners (VSS) and Pacific Asset Management (PAM). Together, the investments total $143m. The acquisitions aim to strengthen Pinnacle’s foothold in private capital and international markets. In VSS, Pinnacle now has a 22.5% stake. The company is a US-based structured capital firm with […]

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Injecting hope: Clinuvel eyes higher SCENESSE usage in Europe

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) has entered discussions with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to increase the recommended maximum annual dosage of SCENESSE (afamelanotide 16mg) for patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) from four to six doses. This change would harmonise European guidelines with those in other regions, including the United States, enabling year-round treatment for patients. EPP

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Shipping setbacks put Nick Scali’s profits on shaky legs

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK), a leading furniture retailer in Australia and New Zealand, specialising in premium, stylish furniture, has reported significant disruptions to its supply chain due to operational issues at one of its freight forwarders and customs agents, which is now under administration. This situation has delayed a substantial number of the company’s shipping containers,

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Emeco’s $300m FY25 projection

Emeco Holdings (ASX:EHL), a provider of equipment rentals and maintenance services for the mining sector, has issued a trading update and earnings guidance for the 2025 financial year ending 30 June. The company projects its Operating EBITDA to exceed $300m, reflecting a steady continuation of FY24’s performance trends. The Managing Director and CEO, Ian Testrow,

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US markets close mixed as Nvidia drives Nasdaq higher: ASX set to fall

US markets closed mixed overnight recovering from early weakness related to escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.28 per cent, to end at 43,268.94 while Nvidia shares helped the Nasdaq to finish the day stronger. The Nasdaq composite gained 1.04 per cent to finish at 18,987.47, the S&P 500

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Putin’s nuclear warning rattles European markets

European stocks declined on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions spiked following President Vladimir Putin’s revision of Russia’s nuclear doctrine in response to Ukraine’s use of US-made long-range missiles. The Stoxx Europe 600 index dropped 0.5%, hitting its lowest level in over three months, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each fell 0.7%. The FTSE 100

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Price is right: Walmart cashes in on value seekers

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has delivered another strong quarterly performance, exceeding expectations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 and raising its guidance for the full year. The retail giant’s results were driven by robust sales growth across its physical and digital channels, supported by value-conscious consumers navigating inflationary pressures. The company reported revenue of

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4DMedical breathes easy with UCSD Health lung imaging deal

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has announced a three-year contract with UC San Diego (UCSD) Health, ranked among the top 10 US hospitals for respiratory care. This agreement brings 4DMedical’s innovative lung imaging technology into clinical use at one of the nation’s leading medical centres. 4DMedical’s XV Technology transforms how respiratory function is assessed. Traditional imaging techniques, like

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SEEK-ing high yields with AI investment

SEEK (ASX:SEK), a leading online employment marketplace, held its 2024 Annual General Meeting today. The company presented its FY25 guidance and trading update, highlighting its focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic emphasis follows the sale of its Latin American assets in mid-2024, allowing the company to concentrate on markets where it holds a

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Pipes, bridges, and profits: SRG’s $700m haul

SRG Global (ASX:SRG) has secured $700m in contracts across Australia and New Zealand. The company offers diversified infrastructure services, specialising in engineering, construction and maintenance. It delivers critical solutions across the entire asset lifecycle for industries such as water, transport, health, resources and dairy.  The newly announced contracts span multiple sectors and include key repeat

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