Latest Market Conditions News

Smartgroup reports a solid start to 2025 with stable revenue and a surge in electric vehicle leasing orders, while cautiously navigating evolving government incentives and market conditions.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Super Retail Group has amended its FY25 sales growth figures while reporting improved like-for-like sales in the second half, alongside strategic investments in supply chain and store network expansion.

Super Retail Group updates key sales growth figures while outlining increased costs from system upgrades and distribution centre transitions, signaling a cautious outlook amid mixed retail conditions.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has successfully closed the first tranche of a private placement, raising C$88.8 million to advance its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. The funds will support drilling, resource definition, and early development milestones.

360 Capital Group has extended the closing date for its Off-Market Equal Access Buy-Back by one week to 21 May 2025, offering eligible securityholders additional time to participate. This adjustment also shifts key dates for payment and cancellation of securities.

National Australia Bank has reported robust half-year results with cash earnings of $3.58 billion and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 85 cents per share, underscoring its strong market position and strategic clarity.

Future Metals NL has announced a $2.64 million entitlement offer to fund its Eileen Bore Cu-Ni-PGM project, partially underwritten by CPS Capital Group. The offer opens mid-May to eligible shareholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Boss Energy reports a successful ramp-up to commercial production at its Honeymoon uranium mine, backed by a robust $229 million cash position and promising growth at its US Alta Mesa project.

Lake Resources has initiated a Special Committee to explore strategic options for its flagship Kachi Lithium Brine Project, aiming to bridge the gap between market valuation and intrinsic asset value.

Zip Co Limited reported robust April trading with over 40% year-on-year growth in US total transaction value, underpinning a strong profitability turnaround and reaffirming its FY25 cash EBTDA guidance of at least $153 million.