Latest Australian Stock Market News

Cauldron Energy Limited (ASX: CXU) has been included in the BetaShares Global Uranium ETF (ASX: URNM), which currently holds over 15.7 million shares valued at approximately $678,000. This inclusion is expected to increase institutional visibility and broaden investor access amid growing global interest in uranium.

Buxton Resources has raised approximately A$3 million through a well-supported share placement, aiming to fast-track drilling and exploration across key Australian projects.

Hansen Technologies has updated its dividend announcement, specifying a DRP price of AUD 5.08 per share alongside a fully franked 5 cent dividend for the half-year ending December 2025.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured a $520,000 cash refund through the Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, bolstering its exploration efforts in South Australia’s emerging gold province.

Cochlear Limited has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.15 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in April 2026 across multiple currencies.

Dicker Data Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price, offering shareholders a 1% discount on reinvested dividends for the quarter ending December 2025.

WAM Active Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $70.7 million and increasing its asset base by over 84%, enhancing liquidity and market presence.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) has entered into a binding agreement to merge with Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) through a share exchange scheme, aiming to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and maintain dividends.

GenusPlus Group has raised its FY2026 EBITDA guidance by approximately 35%, driven by robust half-year results and recent contract wins across its Energy & Engineering and Services segments.

Apiam Animal Health has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its acquisition by Adamantem Capital, paving the way for a crucial shareholder vote in February.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a 70.11 cents per unit cash distribution for its flagship SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF, alongside franking and foreign tax credits, marking a key income event for investors as 2025 closes.