Latest Market Positioning News

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

AUB Group Limited has upgraded its FY25 underlying net profit guidance to the upper end of its previously announced range, buoyed by favourable trading conditions and strategic FX hedging.

Western Yilgarn Limited has secured a significant new gold exploration area near the Glenburgh Gold Project in Western Australia, positioning itself alongside established players like Benz Mining Corp. The company is set to begin detailed geological and geophysical assessments to unlock the region’s potential.

Askari Metals has revealed a promising reinterpretation of historical data at its Uis Project in Namibia, highlighting significant tin, tantalum, and rubidium mineralisation adjacent to an operating mine. The findings set the stage for an expanded exploration campaign.

Kingsland Minerals has appointed GR Engineering Services to lead a scoping study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, aiming to unlock the economic potential of one of Australia’s largest graphite resources. The study, supported by new project management expertise and existing off-take agreements, is set to complete by year-end.

Wellnex Life Limited announces key board and management changes following its successful AIM Market dual listing, including the resignation of its Non-Executive Chairman and appointment of a joint CEO to drive growth.

Biome Australia is expanding its health portfolio with Activated Therapeutics, a new practitioner-only brand launching four evidence-based natural medicine products in Q4 2025.

Computershare Limited reaffirmed its FY25 guidance at the Macquarie Australia Conference, projecting a 15% increase in management EPS supported by strong revenue growth and disciplined capital management.

Great Boulder Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intersections extending the Ironbark deposit at its Side Well Gold Project, with follow-up drilling planned to explore further southern extensions.

Civmec Limited has secured approximately A$285 million in new contracts and extensions, including a major shiploader project at Port Waratah and rare earth refinery tanks for Iluka Resources, signaling robust growth and strong market positioning.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

Vicinity Centres reports a robust third quarter for FY25, driven by strong retailer demand and shopper confidence, highlighted by the successful launch of The Market Pavilion at Chadstone.