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HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has recorded a $92 million gross valuation increase driven by net operating income growth, maintaining strong operational metrics and reaffirming its FY26 distribution and FFO guidance.
Eva Park
Eva Park
16 June 2026
Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 June 2026
Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.
Logan Eniac
Logan Eniac
15 June 2026
oOh!media has received revised indicative takeover proposals around $1.60 per share from multiple bidders but cautions shareholders as no binding deal is assured.
Elise Vega
Elise Vega
15 June 2026
After 11 years at the helm, Vicinity Centres’ Chairman Trevor Gerber will step down at the 2026 AGM, with seasoned financial veteran Patrick Allaway set to take over, signalling continuity in the company’s premium retail strategy.
Eva Park
Eva Park
15 June 2026
The GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund is set to deepen its retail property exposure with a $1.2 billion acquisition of interests in two major super-regional shopping centres, Sunshine Plaza and Macarthur Square. This move leverages recent capital raises and underlines GPT's strategy to scale through partnerships.
Eva Park
Eva Park
15 June 2026
After 11 years on the board, including seven as Chairman, Trevor Gerber will retire at Vicinity Centres’ 2026 AGM, with Patrick Allaway appointed Chairman-elect to succeed him.
Eva Park
Eva Park
15 June 2026
icetana AI has scored its first commercial wins for Antara Core, an on-premise AI surveillance platform, with prepaid contracts worth $617,000 from Millennium Services Group. The deal also debuts its floor hazard detection technology in major Australian shopping centres.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
15 June 2026
Meridian Energy's May 2026 report reveals robust hydro storage reaching 125% of historical average by early June, despite a record dry month. Retail sales volumes jumped 7.8% year-on-year, while average generation prices plunged over 60%.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
15 June 2026
Tourism Holdings Limited has allowed the BGH-led consortium to conduct due diligence after a revised all-cash offer of NZ$3.10 per share. The Board remains cautious, with no recommendation or decision yet on the potential acquisition.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
12 June 2026
Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has dramatically expanded its Share Purchase Plan from $25 million to $40 million after receiving $95 million in applications, reflecting robust support from retail investors. Approximately 5 million new shares will be issued at $8.00 each, matching recent institutional pricing.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
12 June 2026
Vitrafy Life Sciences has secured A$30 million through an institutional placement to ramp up manufacturing of its Guardion cryopreservation devices and expand US sales operations, with an additional A$2 million sought via a shareholder plan.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
12 June 2026