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Cleo Diagnostics has responded to an ASX price query following a notable rise in its share price and trading volume, underscoring its patented ovarian cancer detection technology and ongoing U.S. clinical trials.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited reported an 11% rise in half-year profit to $39.8 million and declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 5.5 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance amid global market volatility.

E79 Gold Mines responds to ASX inquiries about recent price and volume spikes, linking market activity to a neighbour's gold find near its Laverton South Project.

Cannindah Resources Limited has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed information explains recent stock price movements and affirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Helios Energy Ltd has secured A$691,325 through interest-free Convertible Notes to advance its Presidio Project in Texas, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

Kaiser Reef Limited’s latest drilling at the Nova Zone within the A1 Gold Mine has revealed promising high-grade gold mineralisation, extending known reef systems and shaping future mine plans.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MyState Bank’s acquisition of Auswide Bank via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian banking sector.

RLF AgTech Ltd has successfully raised approximately $2.42 million through an Entitlement Issue and Shortfall Placement, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in its turnaround strategy and growth prospects in Australia and Asia.

DigitalX Limited has significantly increased its Solana holdings and reported robust fund performance for January 2025, capitalizing on favorable market and regulatory shifts.

Acrux Limited announces the retirement of CEO Michael Kotsanis after more than 10 years at the helm, with a search underway for his successor to lead the next phase of growth.

Adelong Gold Limited has raised $1.173 million through a placement to fund exploration and development at its NSW gold project and lithium ventures in Brazil. The capital raise, including free attaching options, signals investor confidence as the company advances towards production.

Whitebark Energy has identified promising hydrogen and hydrocarbon emission hotspots at King Energy’s Alinya Project in South Australia, following a detailed multispectral remote sensing study. These findings set the stage for targeted in-field testing and exploration drilling planned for later in 2025.

New World Resources has secured a critical federal permitting milestone for its Antler Copper Project, setting a clear path to full approval within 12 months and construction commencement in H2 2025.

Titan Minerals reports robust high-grade gold and silver intersections from its ongoing Dynasty drilling campaign, including a newly discovered vein that could expand resource potential ahead of a mid-2025 update.

Agrimin Limited has initiated a strategic review of its Mackay Potash Project in response to challenging capital markets, scaling back operations and announcing key leadership changes.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises signals a strategic reset with the closure of 205 underperforming stores, primarily in Japan, aiming to sharpen focus and improve profitability while maintaining steady earnings guidance.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported solid first-half results for FY25, maintaining strong portfolio occupancy and lease terms while executing significant asset sales and strategic acquisitions. The REIT reaffirmed its full-year earnings and distribution guidance, underscoring confidence in its long-term growth strategy.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has reversed last year’s heavy losses, reporting a statutory profit of $51.3 million for the half year ended December 2024, while maintaining steady distributions to investors.

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a resilient H1 FY25 with a $1.26 billion portfolio and upgraded its distribution guidance to 19.7 cents per security, despite significant governance changes amid a takeover bid.

Hotel Property Investments has announced significant leadership changes following increased shareholding by Charter Hall and Hostplus, signaling a strategic pivot for the property investment firm.

AdAlta Limited is accelerating its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy, aiming to bridge Asian innovation with Western clinical development and manufacturing to target solid cancers. The company plans to secure three assets by the end of 2025 and initiate clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging market.

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a robust half-year profit of A$16.7 million, driven by rising rental income and property valuations, while managing significant takeover defence costs amid Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus bids.

Tempest Minerals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Steel and Iron to develop a $3 billion hot briquette iron processing hub near its Yalgoo Project, aiming to supply high-grade magnetite for green steelmaking.

Nick Scali Limited reported a robust 1H FY25 with revenue growth and profits exceeding guidance, despite ongoing UK market disruptions and restructuring costs.