Latest Market Expectations News

Sigma Healthcare’s recent merger with Chemist Warehouse Group is delivering strong earnings growth, with Normalised EBIT rising 36% in the first half of FY25. Transaction costs remain significant but the combined group’s outlook appears robust.

Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reduction targets.

Aldoro Resources has responded to an ASX price query by releasing partial exploration assay results after a significant share price jump, citing laboratory delays and confidentiality concerns as reasons for prior nondisclosure.

Blue Star Helium has commenced drilling the Jackson 2 well at its Galactica helium project in Colorado, marking a key step in its ongoing development program. The well is progressing towards the Lyons Formation target with plans for flow testing and production tie-in.

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank clarifies a modest 5.8% variance in half-year cash earnings against market forecasts, confirming no material surprise and compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

ARB Corporation Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.34 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans.

Dexus has reported a statutory net profit of $10.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, rebounding from a significant loss last year, while maintaining strong portfolio occupancy and confirming steady distributions.

HMC Capital Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Future Metals NL has addressed an ASX price query by confirming the release of drilling results from its Eileen Bore Prospect, attributing recent trading activity to investor anticipation and compliance with disclosure rules.

Mont Royal Resources has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX pending a critical announcement about a proposed re-compliance transaction, signaling a pivotal moment for the mining company.