Latest Market News

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Goodman Group reports a robust 8% increase in 1H25 operating profit to $1.22 billion and launches a $4 billion equity placement to fund its ambitious data centre growth strategy across global metro hubs.

Goodman Group delivered a robust half-year performance with operating profit up 8.4% and statutory profit swinging to a $799.8 million gain. The industrial property giant also announced a $4 billion equity raise to fuel its expanding data centre and logistics developments.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 3.7% revenue increase to $1.94 billion for the half-year ending December 2024, while profit after tax remained flat at $74.2 million amid operational challenges including a significant fire at its St Marys facility.

EBOS Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of NZD 0.595 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

Corporate Travel Management Limited reported strong half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant EBITDA growth and effective capital management, returning $52.3 million to shareholders. The company sets ambitious FY25 and FY26 targets focused on sustainable profit growth and market share expansion.

Corporate Travel Management delivered robust first-half results led by ANZ and North America, while previewing ambitious FY26 targets to double EPS within five years.

Corporate Travel Management Limited has announced an unfranked dividend of AUD 0.10 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on April 4, 2025.

Corporate Travel Management Limited (CTM) reported a 42% drop in net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, amid a 6% revenue decline. Despite this, strong performances in North America and Australia & New Zealand, alongside ongoing automation and new client wins, position CTM for a rebound in the second half.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.