Latest Economic Conditions News

Red Mountain Mining has launched an expanded soil sampling program at its Oaky Creek prospect in NSW, aiming to unlock multiple high-grade antimony-gold targets along a 3km strike. This move builds on impressive assay results and positions the company alongside Australia’s leading antimony projects.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Prestal Holdings reports a significant 26.4% decline in revenue and a sharp fall in EBITDA for the first half of FY26, reflecting ongoing market challenges. Despite the downturn, the company maintains a strong cash position heading into the new year.

WAM Active Limited has reported its strongest investment performance since inception, with a 41.4% return over 12 months and increased fully franked dividends, signalling confidence in its dynamic portfolio strategy heading into 2026.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1326 per security on its PERLS XV capital notes, payable in March 2026.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has announced an ordinary unfranked quarterly distribution of AUD 0.06375 per security, payable in February 2026, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1% discount.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced a quarterly unfranked dividend of AUD 0.064 per unit, payable in February 2026, maintaining steady income for investors amid a stable retail property market.

Pengana Private Equity Trust has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its ordinary units, signaling a strategic move in capital management starting late December 2025.

Transurban Group has announced a 34.0 cents per stapled security interim distribution for the half-year ending December 2025, maintaining its FY26 distribution guidance at 69.0 cents. The Distribution Reinvestment Plan will operate without a discount, signaling steady confidence amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

Transurban Group has announced a 34.0 cents per stapled security interim distribution for the half-year ending December 2025, reaffirming its full-year FY26 guidance of 69.0 cents. The Distribution Reinvestment Plan will proceed without a discount, signaling steady confidence amid ongoing market conditions.

Metroglass has reported a 5% revenue decline in its half-year results but achieved a significant reduction in net debt and improved profitability, signaling progress in its turnaround strategy amid challenging market conditions.

Moody’s has upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term credit rating to A3, citing strong asset quality and liquidity. The outlook shifts to stable, reflecting confidence tempered with caution.