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The Weekly Finger: Winning by Not Getting Cute
Markets pivot as US unveils a $12B strategic minerals stockpile; hard assets gain as supply chains become national security. What this means for ASX.
When Billions in Tax Concessions Really Start to Add Up
Tax concessions cost Australia a record $184.1b this year, up $50b in a year, led by CGT relief; Senate inquiry into CGT concessions due March.
How to Use KPMG Figures to Avoid Misery and Build Resilience
KPMG reveals 25–34s amassed 63% wealth via pandemic leverage; with rates up and prices high, learn practical steps to build financial resilience.
Weekly Wrap: Late pullback slams gold shares
ASX slips 0.7% as late pullback drags gold shares lower on Fed chair speculation; bullion drops ~5% amid rate-hike fears.
Weekly Wrap: Markets edge as Rio-Glencore talks spark change in mining bid
Rio Tinto slides 6% on Glencore all-stock merger talks; BlueScope up 2% after rejecting a $30 offer. ASX 200 drifts -0.1% as deal news dominates.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm merger talks to form world's largest mining company
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm talks on an all-share merger to create the world’s largest mining company, valuing the entity at about US$388B.
BlueScope Steel knocks back “cheap” $13.15B takeover bid
BlueScope rejects a $13.15B SGH/SDI takeover as cheap, saying it undervalues assets, growth and future dividends; unanimous board stands firm.
SGH and SDI Launch $13.15B Takeover for BlueScope via Scheme
SGH and SDI unveil a $13.15B BlueScope bid at $30/sh, 27% premium, seeking 100% via scheme; North American ops to SDI, Australia+RoW to SGH.
Strickland Metals Unveils A$55M Raise Amid Significant Copper-Gold Discovery at Rogozna
Strickland Metals has launched a A$55 million capital raise and announced a significant new copper-gold discovery at its Rogozna project in Serbia, signalling a substantial step-up in exploration
Solstice Minerals Reports High-Grade Copper-Gold Intercepts in Phase 1 Drilling at Nanadie Project
Solstice Minerals (ASX:SLS) hits high-grade copper-gold intercepts in Phase 1 Nanadie drilling; system remains open at depth and along strike, Phase 2 planned.
Barton Gold Initiates Water Bore Drilling Campaign at Tunkillia Project
Barton Gold (ASX:BGD) starts 900m water bore at Tunkillia to de-risk economics; Phase 2 RC drilling begins March, targeting Indicated resource upgrades.
Verity Resources Launches $2m Entitlement Offer to Advance Monument Gold and Botswana Assets
Verity Resources launches a $2m entitlement offer to fund Monument Gold (WA) and Botswana assets; directors participate; new shares come with options.
Rhythm Biosciences Secures Key Manufacturing Deal for ColoSTAT
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) has secured a multi-year manufacturing agreement with Quansys Biosciences for its ColoSTAT reagent kits, ensuring scalab
Neurotech International Secures HREC Approval for Pivotal Phase 3 ASD Study of NTI164
Neurotech International (ASX: NTI) has secured Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval to commence its pivotal Phase 3 clinical study for **NTI16
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Advances Commercial Pathway as AI Platform Validation and Distribution Agreements Gather Pace
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) advances AlgoraeOS validation and signs Dr Reddy's distribution, signals near-term oncology revenue and stronger balance sheet.
Osteopore Expands Orthopaedic Business into Hong Kong with MontsMed Distribution Agreement
Osteopore (ASX: OSX) is set to expand its orthopaedic business into Hong Kong after signing a new distribution agreement with local company MontsMed, marking the next step in the company’s planned commercial expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
Qoria and Aura in Merger Talks to create $3b Expanded Online Safety Group
Qoria set to merge with Aura into a $3b online-safety group as Aura acquires Qoria (ASX: AXQ); pro forma ARR $452m, >20% growth target.
Sparc Technologies Partners with AIML to Develop AI-Driven Corrosion Assessment Software
Sparc (ASX: SPN) partners with AIML to build AI-powered corrosion assessment software, slashing testing time from 40 minutes to tens of seconds.
Archer Materials Unveils Clinically Accurate Biochip Prototype, Eyes MedTech Partnerships
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) has achieved a significant milestone with its Biochip technology, unveiling an alpha prototype of a potassium sensor that meets clinical-grade accuracy standards.
Anteotech Accelerates Battery and Life Sciences Commercialisation as Capital Raise Extends Runway
AnteoTech accelerates battery and life sciences commercialisation; $3.5m raise extends runway into 2026, with Ultranode 70 scaling and Serum Institute order.
Vintage Energy Reshapes Southern Flank Strategy as Production Uplift Continues
Vintage Energy (ASX: VEN) Dec-2025 quarter revenue $0.8m; 0.06PJ produced (97% gas) as Southern Flank JV reforms with Metgasco stake buy, cash at $1.7m.
Blue Energy Advances Sapphire Development and Awaits Key Tenure Decisions as Gas Role Strengthens
BLU eyes Sapphire progress as environmental approvals advance, a new appraisal well planned, and potential Moranbah gas link; Queensland PCA decisions loom.
BPH Energy Reports Solid Quarterly Progress Across its Investment Portfolio
BPH Energy reports solid quarterly progress across Advent Energy, Cortical Dynamics and Clean Hydrogen Technologies, with BARM 2.0 near completion and turquoise hydrogen plans.
Invictus Energy Terminates Al Mansour Strategic Investment Agreement
Invictus Energy terminates its strategic investment with Al Mansour after rejecting terms; now pursuing Cabora Bassa development and funding options.
RooLife Group Posts $3.25M Revenue in Q2 FY26, Fueled by Strong Coffee Sales in China
RooLife Group (ASX: RLG) has reported a strong Q2 FY2026 with revenue reaching $3.25 million, driven by significant momentum in its China-based RLG Coffee vertical. The company also maintained a l
Eden Innovations Strengthens Balance Sheet as EdenCrete And OptiBlend Sales Momentum Builds
Eden Innovations (ASX:EDE) cuts debt by ~$16m, raises $4.35m; EdenCrete & OptiBlend momentum builds as it targets positive cash flow in 2026.
AnteoTech Raises $3.5m for Global Commercialisation of Life Sciences and Advanced Battery Technologies
AnteoTech raises $3.5m to accelerate global commercialisation of life-science and battery tech, targeting partnerships and sales growth.
Pure Foods Tasmania Initiates Contract Manufacturing Partnership with Brilliant Food Australia
Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX: PFT) has commenced contract manufacturing for Brilliant Food Australia, following the execution of a manufacturing agreement and the completion of initial production runs.
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]