Latest Market Conditions News

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer for Pepper Money to $2.25 per share, adjusting for upcoming dividends, marking its final bid amid ongoing negotiations.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer to acquire Pepper Money Limited, citing tougher market conditions. The revised price now stands at A$2.25 per share, down from A$2.60.

Vitura Health has inked a binding distribution agreement with MedReleaf Australia, unlocking access to a broad medicinal cannabis portfolio across its extensive pharmacy network. This deal could add up to AUD 15 million annually, positioning Vitura as a dominant player in the evolving Australian market.

Triangle Energy is set to spin out its Philippine oil and gas assets into a new ASX-listed company, Tetragon Energy, offering shareholders direct exposure to promising Asian resources.

Pacgold Limited is advancing its White Dam Gold Project with 95% completion of the Vertigo drilling program, delivering strong assay results that support an imminent resource upgrade. Operational milestones include commissioning of heap leach pad crushing, setting the stage for a production ramp-up.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has announced an on-market buy-back program for up to 544,337 ordinary units, set to run from March 2026 through March 2027. This move signals a strategic capital management initiative without requiring security holder approval.

MaxiPARTS Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0415 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a confirmed dividend reinvestment plan price of AUD 1.94 per share.

Image Resources NL is set to record significant non-cash impairments totalling around A$61 million in its 2025 financial results, reflecting challenges from weaker mineral sands prices and a stronger Australian dollar.

Centaurus Metals has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with global giant Glencore for a third of its Jaguar Nickel Project’s output, marking a pivotal step towards commercial production in Brazil.

Lithium Energy Limited has revealed a detailed two-year, $36 million plan to advance its battery minerals projects, supported by a robust $68 million cash position as it prepares for ASX relisting.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

Latitude Group Holdings is considering launching a new Capital Notes 2 offer, potentially allowing existing CN1 holders to reinvest. The offer will require applications through appointed Syndicate Brokers under updated regulatory rules.