Latest Asx Market News

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Magellan Asset Management has launched the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF trading on the ASX under ticker MICH, targeting global listed infrastructure with currency hedging and ESG integration.

Antares Metals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.

Straker Limited has significantly narrowed its interim loss despite a 15% revenue decline, driven by cost efficiencies and the absence of prior non-cash charges. The company also renewed a strategic $28 million partnership with IBM, reinforcing its AI language technology ambitions.

TPG Telecom has launched a $138 million Retail Reinvestment Plan, allowing eligible shareholders to reinvest proceeds from a $3 billion capital return. This initiative complements a $300 million institutional plan, aiming to reduce debt and enhance shareholder value.

London City Equities and Excelsior Capital have settled their legal dispute, with Excelsior agreeing to a company-managed liquidation and delisting from the ASX by June 2026. This resolution avoids costly litigation and refocuses London City on its investment strategy.

Megaport Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting up to A$20 million, following a successful A$200 million institutional placement. Eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand can acquire shares at a discount, supporting the company’s recent acquisition and expansion plans.

Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (ASX – EM2) has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a proposed capital raising, signaling renewed market activity.

L1 Long Short Fund reported a 7.2% net return for FY2024-25 and announced a shift to quarterly dividends, reflecting confidence despite a challenging market environment.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is set to extend its substantial share repurchase program to include its ASX-listed CHESS Depositary Interests starting November 7, 2025, coinciding with its planned Nasdaq delisting.

TT Investments has extended its unconditional takeover offer for 360 Capital Group securities to 13 November 2025, maintaining a substantial premium and signaling potential strategic shifts post-acquisition.

Suzerain Investments Holdings Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for all remaining shares of Entertainment Rewards Ltd (EAT) at $0.022 per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The offer comes with unanimous support from EAT's Independent Board Committee, subject to regulatory approvals and an independent expert's fairness opinion.