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Paladin Energy Receives Clearance for Fission Uranium Acquisition

Paladin Energy shares (ASX:PDN) ended the day 1.3% up, as the firm received crucial clearance from Canadian authorities to move forward with its acquisition of Fission Uranium Corp. (TSX:FCU, OTCQX:FCUUF). This approval marks a significant milestone in the merger process, following a thorough national security review by Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry under…

ASX Declines To Pre US Election Levels After Fed Induced Decline

The Aussie markets took a turn for the worse today, with both the ASX200 and the All Ords shedding more than 140 points. A drop of 1.7% for the 200, and 1.68% for the XAO followed a sharp drop in major indices on Wall Street, triggered by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding…

Pilbara Minerals Shares Hit New 52 Week-Year Lows

Pilbara Minerals share price (ASX: PLS) hit a new 52 low today at $2.13, as the firm tries to reverse the bearish sentiment that has seen the stock drop 45.48% on a year-to-date basis. Lithium prices are largely responsible for the decline along with increasing production costs, as highlighted in Pilbara’s recent earnings report. Zooming…

ASX 200 Regains 8,300 as XAO Moves Above 8,500

The leading Aussie indexes saw an upward trend at the close of trading on Tuesday, as indicated by the S&P/ASX 200 stepping up by 0.78%, and retaking the 8,300 level, and the All Ords ending comfortably above 8,500 after a previous close just below at 8,494. This increase was largely driven by strong performances in…

Commodity Price Forecast into 2025

This year has proved challenging for commodities and commodity stocks, excluding the relatively stable performances of gold and silver. Factors such as a global economic slowdown and trade uncertainties contributed to a reduced demand. As the industry looks forward to 2025, several dynamics are expected to shape the commodity market. The resolution of COVID-19 pandemic-induced…

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Anteris Technologies Initiates U.S. IPO Launch

Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (ASX: AVR) has announced the commencement of its roadshow for the proposed launch of its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company is set to offer 14,800,000 shares of common stock as part of this strategic move. ATGC has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an…

ANZ Shares Fall as Nuno Matos Succeeds Shayne Elliott as CEO

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has announced a leadership transition in its top management. Effective immediately, Nuno Matos will take over from Shayne Elliott as the Chief Executive Officer of ANZ. This move was officially recognised in an ASX announcement today, and has seen ANZ shares fall 3.6% on the day, but hanging…

IAG Shares Hit New High as AI Use Cases Drive Efficiencies

IAG’s shares (ASX: IAG) closed out up at multi year highs of $8.64, having earlier got as high as $8.69 in the session. The stock has now gained 55.68% on a YTD basis, making it a significant outperformer in the ASX. One driver of performance is coming from the significant strides IAG is making by…

Wesfarmers Shares Continue Upward as Leadership Shuffle Announced

Wesfarmers shares (ASX: WES) continue on an upward path, gaining 1.32% on the day to bring the cumulative 1 month return to 11.84%. Now with WES looking intent to retest the 52 week highs of $77.20 set back in August, a leadership reshuffle is looming. The firm recently announced significant changes in its leadership structure,…