Latest Australian Stock Market News

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for 20 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October 2025. Investors can expect detailed income figures across Australian and international equity and fixed income funds.

Brickworks Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 index on 16 September 2025 following its acquisition of Washington H. Soul Pattinson. Catalyst Metals Limited will replace it, marking a notable shift in the index composition.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for September, reflecting robust portfolio growth since its April 2025 launch. The investment portfolio has outperformed benchmarks, positioning the company well for its income return targets.

Intelligent Monitoring Group has completed its $4.5 million acquisition of Western Advance, bolstering its presence in Western Australia's oil and gas security sector.

ARB Corporation Limited has updated its dividend announcement, revealing pricing details for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Security Plan tied to a special fully franked AUD 0.50 dividend for FY2025.

Waypoint REIT delivered stable first-half earnings with a 4.7% rise in net tangible assets per security and increased its FY25 distributable earnings guidance, supported by ongoing asset sales and Viva Energy’s OTR conversions.

WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% increase in its investment portfolio for FY2025, significantly outperforming key ASX indices, while maintaining a high dividend yield of 8.1%.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Coles Group Limited reported solid FY25 results with strong supermarket growth, digital acceleration, and significant sustainability achievements. The company’s investments in automation and customer experience underpin its positive outlook for FY26.

Veris Limited has reported a significant financial turnaround for the year ended June 2025, returning to profitability and boosting earnings, while strategically acquiring Spatial Vision to broaden its geospatial services across Australia.

Lion Selection Group has sold its stake in Erdene Resource Development Corp for A$12.3 million, securing a strong return and announcing a 2 cents per share fully franked special dividend for shareholders.

NIB Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.16 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering.