Latest Geopolitics News

Ryder Capital Limited has reported a striking 312% increase in total comprehensive income for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside a 12.5% hike in its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring robust portfolio performance amid market uncertainties.

China’s new export restrictions on molybdenum have shifted global supply dynamics, positioning EV Resources’ Parag copper-molybdenum project in Peru as a strategic alternative supplier to the USA and Americas. With strong drilling results confirming high-grade molybdenum by-product, EV Resources is advancing plans amid growing demand.

GTI Energy Ltd reports promising uranium leach test results from its Lo Herma project in Wyoming, demonstrating approximately 75% recovery rates consistent with regional ISR operations. These findings underpin the upcoming Scoping Study expected in H1 2025.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $31 million for the half year ended December 31, 2024, reversing last year's loss. Despite a slight dip in operating earnings and distributions, the REIT maintains a stable financial position amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Macquarie Group’s 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in its annuity-style businesses, while markets-facing segments face pressure from subdued commodity markets, resulting in a mixed financial performance for the year to date.

Macquarie Group's 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in annuity-style businesses offset by a significant decline in markets-facing segments due to subdued commodity markets. The group's capital position remains robust, comfortably exceeding regulatory requirements.

Ansell Limited reports robust FY25 half-year results, driven by strong organic sales and EBIT growth, while accelerating its KBU integration and productivity initiatives.

Xstate Resources has divested its 25% stake in the Crest Jinn assets in Alberta, Canada, opting for a modest royalty interest as it refocuses amid geopolitical and operational uncertainties.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has declared a 5.5 cent fully franked interim dividend for H1 FY25 and reaffirmed its commitment to an 11.0 cent annual dividend, supported by a 6.0% portfolio return for the year ending December 2024.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited reported an 11% rise in half-year profit to $39.8 million and declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 5.5 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance amid global market volatility.

Flagship Investments Limited posted a solid 9.1% gain in its investment portfolio for the half-year ending December 2024, despite a notable decline in total comprehensive income. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5.1 cents per share, reflecting steady shareholder returns.

The Australian Office of Financial Management has issued a new 4.25% Treasury Bond due in 2036, set to begin trading on the ASX from February 13, 2025. This issuance adds a fresh long-term government debt instrument to the market.