Latest Competition News

XPON Technologies Group has acquired Alpha Digital for $1.72 million upfront plus performance earn-ins, immediately adding $4 million in recurring revenue and fast-tracking its path to profitability.

XPON Technologies has agreed to acquire Alpha Digital, a leading Australian digital marketing firm, in a deal designed to fast-track AI-driven growth and profitability. The acquisition adds $4.6 million in revenue and sets the stage for expanded AI-powered marketing solutions.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured FDA Fast Track designation for ATH434, its lead candidate for treating Multiple System Atrophy, potentially speeding up regulatory review and bringing hope to patients with this rare neurodegenerative disorder.

Next Science Limited has successfully had a derivative complaint dismissed in Florida, while continuing legal action against former employees for breach of post-employment restraints.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd reports exceptional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) porosity and specific yield results from well JAM24-04 at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, revealing porosity values more than double previous estimates and promising lithium concentrations that bolster project viability.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

PlaySide Studios announces the resignation of co-founder and Creative Director Gerry Sakkas, who will also leave the board. The company will not replace his role following a recent restructure, while Sakkas commits to a significant share escrow.

Accelerate Resources Limited has bolstered its cash reserves with a $2 million non-dilutive asset sale, positioning the company to accelerate its gold exploration efforts at the Kanowna East Project near Kalgoorlie.

Immutep’s combination of eftilagimod alfa (efti) and KEYTRUDA® delivers a striking 17.6-month median overall survival in head and neck cancer patients with low PD-L1 expression, a group with limited treatment options.

Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a $3.5 billion net profit for the first half of 2025, maintaining strong capital ratios and advancing its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives despite a slight earnings dip.