Latest Market Volatility News

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

Viva Leisure has announced a year-long on-market share buy-back program targeting up to 10% of its issued shares, aiming to capitalise on market volatility and reinforce its strong cash flow outlook.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Sandon Capital Investments reported a robust 17.1% total shareholder return for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by rising dividends and a narrowing discount to net tangible assets. The shift to monthly fully franked dividends signals a strategic focus on steady income for investors.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

Victory Metals has partnered with Curtin University and the Australian Government to accelerate development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, positioning Australia as a key player in critical minerals supply.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has raised its full-year dividend guidance to 13.5 cents per share following a stellar 22% portfolio return in the first half of FY26, significantly outperforming key market indices.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a 6.9% portfolio loss for H1 2025, underperforming the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet declared a fully franked interim dividend and teased a significant special dividend.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a 51% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its investment strategy. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark over 12 months despite a softer half-year return.

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.