Financial News

Mining and gaming to lead next wave of foreign ASX debuts

While tech stocks face a global slump, Australia’s stock exchange is outperforming rivals as a haven for resources and gaming firms.

Cops to relocate long-distance bus kiosks to unclog airport corridor

MLG Oz records big surge in profit in latest half-year

The financial performance of Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz keeps getting better, with the company recording a big increase in profit for the latest half-year.

Horizon Minerals raising $175 million to develop Black Swan processing hub near Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Gold miner Horizon Minerals has taken the plunge to develop its own processing capacity, announcing a $175 million capital raising to fund the development of the Black Swan hub north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Medallion Metals pulls trigger on Ravensthorpe gold project after locking in loan facility, offtake agreement

Medallion Metals has made a final investment decision for the Ravensthorpe gold project after locking in a $US50 million loan facility and offtake agreement.

Machinery imports rise on hopes of political stability

Imports of capital machinery are picking up, showing signs of renewed business interest on expectations of greater stability in both politics and the economy.

‘Is it value for money?’: How Nick Reece spent $150k overseas in four months

Melbourne’s lord mayor billed ratepayers for business class flights and luxury hotels as he and his team visited China, Japan, Brazil and India.

Lowe’s stark warning to Labor on spending, growth

The former RBA governor says handouts and inaction in boosting the economy has condemned the nation to high rates, low wage growth and stagnant living standards.

Government spending is pushing up the inflation tax on everyone

Budget cuts are needed not for its own sake but to lessen capacity constraints on private sector investment, innovation, and productivity.

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) has once again been recognized as one of 94 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic...

City centre hot food takeaway plan approved

A hot food takeaway looks set to open in Inverness city centre after plans were given the green light.

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Quantum Biopharma Ltd. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – QNTM

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Quantum Biopharma Ltd. (“Quantum” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QNTM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.