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Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ), Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has announced a $100m extension to its on-market share buy-back program, bringing the total buy-back to $250m. The extension is backed by strong cash flows, supported by net proceeds from recent legal settlements. CEO Andrew Harding commented, “The combined $250m on-market buy-back reflects the strength of the […]

Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) plummeted today after the company announced a reduction in its FY2025 production guidance for its Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia. The guidance has been revised to 3.0–3.6 million pounds (Mlb) of uranium, down from the previously projected 4.0–4.5 Mlb. This change reflects lower-than-expected production results for October 2024 due

Nanoveu Limited (ASX:NVU) has completed industry-standard benchmark testing for EMASS’s ECS-DOT SoC chipset in Anomaly Detection and Keyword Spotting. The ECS-DOT chipset outperformed competitors like Qualcomm and Himax, showing superior energy efficiency and positioning the company as a leader in ultra-low-power embedded AI applications. Shares are trading 13.85 per cent higher at $0.074. DigitalX Limited

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL), a global leader in entertainment and gaming content, has announced the sale of its mobile gaming subsidiary, Plarium Global, to Sweden’s Modern Times Group for up to US$820m. Known for its electronic gaming machines and digital gaming platforms, Aristocrat operates across three main sectors: land-based gaming, mobile game publishing, and regulated online

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 300 points on Monday, closing at a new all-time high as the post-election rally continued to gain momentum. The 30-stock index climbed 304 points, or 0.69 per cent, to finish at 44,293.69, marking its first-ever close above 44,000. The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent to close at

The inaugural Semiconductor Australia conference was held on Thursday 24 October at Deloitte, Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney. Stefanie Winwood: Semiconductor Australia 2024 brought together the nation’s best and brightest semiconductor, quantum and photonics pioneers, who are advancing critical capabilities in the global chips race. Thank you in particular to our co-hosts, BluGlass (ASX:BLG), Sharecafe and

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) confirmed in an announcement this morning that CEO Terence Holohan and two other executives were detained in Mali after discussions with government officials. The executives were in Bamako, the capital city, addressing issues related to the company’s business practices and responding to claims made by the authorities, which Resolute maintains are unfounded.

On Monday, Australian mining stocks fell sharply as concerns over China’s economic direction and potential trade war risks weighed on the market. The recent $2.5bn (12 trillion yuan) stimulus package from China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress disappointed investors by focusing on debt relief for local governments rather than boosting domestic demand. Iron

Nissan has announced a major restructuring plan in response to mounting financial losses, including the elimination of 9,000 jobs from its global workforce and a 20% reduction in production capacity. The move comes after the Japanese carmaker reported a ¥9.3 billion (A$91 million) loss in the third quarter of 2024, compared to a significant profit

Chinese stocks in Hong Kong have fallen after Beijing’s high-profile fiscal stimulus plan failed to meet investor expectations. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.6% by midday, with property and consumer-focused stocks leading the declines. Mainland China’s CSI 300 Index fluctuated, recovering from an initial 1.4% loss to trade flat. The disappointment followed the