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Bell Financial Group delivered strong financial results for 2024, driven by growth in technology and product services, but early 2025 shows challenges from market volatility impacting core broking revenues.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase and a 17% rise in underlying EBIT for HY25, driven by strong crop protection volumes and improved cost management. However, net debt climbed 12%, pushing leverage to 4.5 times, highlighting ongoing financial balancing acts.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by Crop Protection volume growth. However, net profit after tax fell 39% amid fish oil pricing pressures and higher operating costs, prompting the board to withhold an interim dividend.

Verbrec Limited has landed over $11 million in new engineering and construction contracts, boosting its outlook for a solid profit in H2 FY2025 amid easing project deferrals.

First Au Limited’s trading suspension has been lifted following its announcement of a significant gold asset acquisition, signaling renewed market activity for the miner.

Gibb River Diamonds has inked a pivotal mining contract with BML Ventures to kickstart open pit gold mining at its Edjudina Project, aiming for production as early as August 2025.

Light & Wonder unveiled ambitious growth targets and strategic plans at its 2025 Investor Day, spotlighting strong financial momentum and the integration of Grover Charitable Gaming. The company aims for $1.4 billion consolidated AEBITDA in 2025, underpinned by robust R&D and market leadership.

High-Tech Metals has signed a joint venture with SSH Mining to drill, test, and sell historic low-grade gold stockpiles at Mt Fisher, aiming for early cash flow and project advancement.

Plenti Group Limited reported a stellar FY25 with a 126% surge in Cash NPAT to $13.8 million, driven by robust loan portfolio growth and operational efficiency. The fintech lender is targeting a $3 billion loan book by March 2026, leveraging technology and strategic partnerships.

Plenti Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 126% jump in Cash NPAT to $13.8 million and a 19% increase in its loan portfolio to $2.5 billion, driven by technology enhancements and strategic partnerships.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $24.8 million profit for the year ended March 2025, reversing a loss from the previous year. The fintech lender also announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting and director nomination deadlines.