Latest Market Uncertainty News

Green360 Technologies has successfully raised $4.5 million to back the commercial rollout of its Eco-Clay low-carbon cement product, aiming for market entry in the first half of 2026.

Variscan Mines updates the market on earn-in negotiations for its Irish Zinc assets, clarifying no defaults by partners and signalling a revised timeline for key agreement conditions.

MFF Capital Investments reported a strong half-year net profit of $209.7 million and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 10 cents per share, signaling confidence despite global economic headwinds. The company’s portfolio remains liquid and focused on high-quality holdings as it navigates geopolitical and technological challenges.

The ASX has suspended trading in eight companies for failing to lodge their periodic reports on time, raising fresh questions about compliance and market confidence.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Peak Processing Limited reported a sharp 47.7% revenue drop and a 257.7% increase in losses for H1 2026, alongside a significant asset impairment and ongoing going concern concerns.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.

Michael Hill International reported a 3% rise in group sales and a 28.6% jump in comparable EBIT for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong performances across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Despite improved earnings and cash flow, the board has opted to withhold an interim dividend, signalling cautious optimism.

SOCO Corporation reports a 12% revenue drop to $9.7 million for H1 FY26, weighed down by a $4.6 million goodwill impairment linked to AxSym. Despite growth in core consulting, the company posted a significant net loss and undertook restructuring to align costs.

ASF Group Limited has reversed a significant loss to report a half-year profit of $539,708, driven by key disposals and a strengthened balance sheet.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd has returned to profitability with a $6.55 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.