Latest Australian Market News

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Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
19 Feb 2025
Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
18 Feb 2025
BSA Limited has been verbally informed by NBN Co that it is unlikely to secure the new Field Services Contract, a deal that accounted for about 80% of its FY2024 revenue. The company is now evaluating strategic options amid this significant setback.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
18 Feb 2025
GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2025
Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2025
RLF AgTech has completed a $2.4 million capital raise through an Entitlement Issue and Shortfall Placement, positioning the company for growth in Australia’s agricultural sector.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
12 Feb 2025
Artrya has secured a pivotal three-year commercial contract with Sonic Healthcare Australia to deploy its AI-driven Salix Coronary Anatomy platform across over 125 radiology centres, marking a significant step in commercialising its coronary artery disease diagnostic technology.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
12 Feb 2025
Teaminvest Private Group Limited updates on a $20 million legal victory now under appeal, alongside strategic franchise growth and a new secured loan to accelerate expansion.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
12 Feb 2025
Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 12.6% revenue decline and a 64.8% drop in net profit for the first half of FY25 amid challenging market conditions. Despite this, the company achieved a 10% return on capital employed and is positioning itself for growth as economic recovery signs emerge.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
11 Feb 2025
The Australian Office of Financial Management has issued a new 4.25% Treasury Bond due in 2036, set to begin trading on the ASX from February 13, 2025. This issuance adds a fresh long-term government debt instrument to the market.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
7 Feb 2025
RLF AgTech Ltd has successfully raised approximately $2.42 million through an Entitlement Issue and Shortfall Placement, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in its turnaround strategy and growth prospects in Australia and Asia.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
7 Feb 2025
PARKD has inked a pivotal five-year exclusive licensing agreement with Fielders, a BlueScope Steel division, to commercialise its innovative MDSB® and MDSS® products in Australia and explore international expansion.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
7 Feb 2025