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Monash IVF joins M&A arms race with entry into Perth IVF market via acquisition
IVF – they are the three hottest letters across corporate Australia at the moment with major interest from private equity firms around the world keen for a slice of the IVF market where many of the industry’s pioneers and leading scientists were born. Through a combination of wider acceptability and openness of IVF discussions amongst
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SportsHero launches eSports predictor in China to gamify eSports gambling
Gambling in China – it’s a big no no. But with the underground industry hugely lucrative in the mainland, many businesses are finding more legal means to monetise the gambling psyche within the Chinese population with sports tech company SportsHero (ASX: SHO) the latest to join the movement through the eSports predictor competitions. Just because
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Regis Healthcare to claim back $14m spent on aged care COVID outbreaks
Amid the many inconveniences caused by COVID over the past two years, the little discussed frustration is the sheer cost that organisations have spent to minimise outbreaks. However, for aged care operator Regis Healthcare (ASX: REG), the bill for Omicron has come to $14 million which they hope to get back. Given their stringent Government-imposed
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The confident small cap CEO that has bought up $750k in his company’s shares
When it comes to investing in publicly listed companies, there is no stronger show of confidence for shareholders than when Executive management buys shares on-market. It’s why investors should be taking note of one ASX-listed small cap CEO having bought $750k on-market in the past 2 years – a genuine indicator that they think the
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No Tony Fung, no Canberra Casino as Aquis exits business to focus on other ventures
Just 9 months since billionaire investor Tony Fung stood down as the Chairman of Aquis Entertainment (ASX: AQS), the company is packing up via the sale of Canberra Casino as the business has continued to struggle without the stewardship of Fung, their largest shareholder. Well known for his massive investment across Australia over the past
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MMA Offshore secures $23m contract for underwater infrastructure in Qatar
When it comes to offshore services, time spent at dock is time wasted but comfortably on top of that, MMA Offshore (ASX: MRM) is set to deploy MMA Pinnacle to Qatar within just weeks of finishing another 3-year offshore contract. The new deal is valued at $23 million with MMA to provide offshore construction support
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Joyce Corp flags new renovation services to complement Bedshed and Kitchen Connection
If you love strolling through renovation showrooms like those run by Bedshed and Kitchen Connection but don’t want to physically do the upgrades yourself, it could soon be much easier to have them done for you with Joyce Corporation (ASX: JYC) set to launch a new services business that will complement their aforementioned showrooms. While
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Oceania Healthcare acquires prestigious retirement villages to service New Zealand’s aging population
Regarded as one of the most progressive nations in the world under the leadership of one outstanding individual, New Zealand could soon become a retirement destination if the trend of decadent living continues to be driven by aged care operator Oceania Healthcare (ASX/NZX: OCA), which has acquired two prestigious retirement villages where homes sell for
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Novatti launches AUD-backed stablecoin for instant payments on blockchain
Picture yourself walking into a bank, what can be achieved in 10 minutes? You might make it to the front of the queue before being directed to call up to ask the exact same question the teller couldn’t answer. In that same amount of time, you could have transferred $30 million overseas using blockchain technology
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Hutchi to launch SENQ following major Brisbane radio licence acquisition
Since his days of being the butt of Sam Newman jokes on The Footy Show, Craig Hutchison has emerged as one of Australia’s biggest media moguls with Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) expanding its footprint in Queensland through the acquisition of the 4KQ 693AM radio licence for $12 million. Somewhat of an opportune pickup, SEG
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Bad debts mount for humm but who cares, that’s now Latitude’s problem
Binding – what a great word! This will be the sentiment amongst most shareholders in buy-now-pay-later company humm group (ASX: HUM) which like its peers has seen a sharp downturn in BNPL customers. Thankfully for those shareholders though, humm has a “binding” agreement to sell their consumer finance business to Latitude Group (ASX: LFS) with
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Fluence secures two large wastewater treatment deals under newly appointed CEO Tom Pokorsky
WTaaS – some people might say business acronyms are getting a bit ridiculous but I’m sure you already knew that stands for wastewater treatment as a service because its just common sense, duh. It’s also the latest revenue source for water treatment company Fluence Corporation (ASX: FLC) which has secured a WTaaS contract covering 8
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Vmoto accelerates diversification strategy with 96% of eScooters sold internationally
Executing a strategy to diversify their revenue stream and limit geopolitical risk, electronic vehicle manufacturer Vmoto (ASX: VMT) is comfortably on their way to achieving their risk goals with confirmation that less than 4% of their sales are now being generated in China. For the quarter ended 31 March 2022, Vmoto sold 7,998 vehicles which
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Healthia expands allied health footprint with new VIC and NSW acquisitions
Emerging healthcare juggernaut Healthia (ASX: HLA) has continued to expand its national footprint as Australia’s fastest growing allied health portfolio, this time acquiring six new clinics across Victoria and New South Wales. The new additions include four hand therapy clinics and a physiotherapy clinic in Melbourne as well as one optometry clinic in Singleton, New
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Rent.com.au set to introduce crypto payments for rent in response to tenant demand
If you weren’t sure of the adoption capabilities of cryptocurrency, there has been enough demand from Australians to use it to pay their rent that property tech company Rent.com.au (ASX: RNT) is going to facilitate rent payment from tenants as part of an upgrade to their RentPay app. A one-stop-shop for all tenant related matters
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Harris Technology on track for record sales with 23% jump in March quarter sales
Despite international supply chain delays that have been caused by freight congestion across ports around the world, online retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has found a surprisingly simple solution to those problems which has resulted in a 23% increase in revenue. As International shipping delays see a backlog of ships idling at sea awaiting entry
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Playside showcases Bean Land metaverse game as NFT sales strengthen balance sheet
Fresh from the minting of their Beans NFTs which generated $8.4 million in sales from the creation of digital assets, game development company Playside Studios (ASX: PLY) has delivered a bumper quarter in sales which was their highest ever recorded. For the quarter ended 31 March 2021, Playside generated $13.76m in sales which represented aRead MorePublic
Brisbane City Council replaces more parking inspectors with AI to issue infringement notices
If you’re a parking inspector working in Brisbane, just a heads up – you’re probably going to lose your job soon because your employer has just bought 4 more robots from AI company SenSen Networks (ASX: SNS) that can do your job for less money and better. This is the unfortunate reality for the families
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Pet owners flocking to vet subscriptions as Apiam reports Best Mates membership growth
For most pet owners, there is no price too dear for their animal healthcare but with an opportunity to reduce annual expenses most have quickly signed up to the Best Mates program run by Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) as soon as it becomes available in their clinic for unlimited consultations via an annual subscription
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East 33 flags major oyster cull as QX parasite tears through Port Stephens
First detected by authorities in August 2021, fears of the QX parasite infecting East 33’s (ASX: E33) oyster have come to fruition with the aquaculture company confirming that re-emergence of the parasite is likely to see 11-17 million saleable oysters lost. QX, the designation for Queensland Unknown, is a disease that impacts Sydney Rock Oysters
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Boardroom spat, Seafarms Director lodges 249D to remove Chairman and CEO
Project Sea Dragon – when it comes to naming a project, aquaculture company Seafarms Group (ASX: SFG) was on to a real winner. But unfortunately the project has not lived up to its powerful name, leading to a boardroom dispute where paperwork has been lodged by shareholders to remove Chairman and CEO Michael McMahon from
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Conan Chop Chop sales struggle as Mighty Kingdom’s entry into platform gaming fizzles
What was supposed to be a grandiose entry into the world of platform gaming has started with a quiet yelp as game development company Mighty Kingdom (ASX: MKL) has failed to meet their expectations of game sales for their debut platform title Conan Chop Chop. Long time developers of mobile games for kids, the launch
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Holista Colltech set to cook up healthy Starbucks croissants
Health foods manufacturer Holista Colltech (ASX: HCT) is set to see its low glycaemic index (GI) food ingredients consumed by thousands of Malaysians having secured their first distribution deal with Country Farms that will see its products supplied to Starbucks Malaysia. Although only modest in nature to the value of $43,000, Holista is working with
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Healthia developing smart orthotics to tackle diabetes with better patient monitoring
Diabetes – it’s the silent killer which affects 5% of the Australian population directly and many more indirectly, often as an underlying condition behind heart disease. Unfortunately for those 1.2 million Australians living with diabetes, the risk of foot ulcers and vision loss are a regular threat without adequate management of the disease which in
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World first: Crowd Media flags NFT collection for celebrity interactions
Over the past 12 months, tech savvy investors that understand the technology behind NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been making big money from digital assets but as the market rapidly advances, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has flagged a world first collection that is currently in development. Specialists in artificial intelligence applied to humanisedRead MorePublic
SSH Group capitalises on riding demand for mining equipment with savvy acquisition
At a time when the Australian resources industry is booming thanks to strong commodity markets, mining services provider SSH Group (ASX: SSH) has expanded its service offering in the Pilbara region with the savvy acquisition of Karratha Machinery Hire under attractive terms to shareholders. Established in 1989 and a 100% locally grown business, Karratha Machinery
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HUB24 platform rated Number 1 for advisor advocacy as Class integration rolls in
At a time when the Australian financial services market is undergoing massive change to bring archaic regulations into the modern world, wealth management platform HUB24 (ASX: HUB) continues to emerge as the platform of the new era, racking up industry awards alongside $2.6 billion in net inflows as Advisors vote with their managed wealth. For
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Novatti poised for cross-border payments growth with return of international students
As well as the valuable skills they bring to Australian shores, international students are a vital part of the domestic economy where inbound payments are set to pick up in the coming year according to Novatti Group Managing Director, Peter Cook. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, fintech company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) created
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Flexiroam secures smartwatch connectivity contract for nationwide US coverage
For many Americans, internet connectivity when travelling across the nation can be hugely frustrating due to the sparse land coverage which includes black spots for each major provider. Just look at every low budget horror movie which could have ended in 5 minutes if the protagonist had cell phone coverage… Solving the issue which will
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Besieged fintech Douugh launches new service to automate a 5-second task
Our time is valuable, there’s no questioning that but if you think you think 5 seconds of your day is that valuable, Americans can set up automated direct debits tied to their paycheck through fledgling fintech Douugh (ASX: DOU) and their banking app. According to Douugh, the process of switching direct debits manually “has a
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Investors cashing out as SelfWealth reports decline in trading as the ‘new normal’
Embattled online share trading platform SelfWealth (ASX: SWF) is bracing for further declines in their customer activity flagging the recent downturn as the “new normal” after huge increases in retail trading activity while Australians were locked up at home throughout the pandemic. The March quarter represented SelfWealth’s first post-lockdown quarter with lower trading numbers across
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Apiam eyes first viral vaccine production in 12 months from new facility
Despite having only received a $700k government grant to build a much needed viral vaccine facility, Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) is already eyeing production within the next 12 months, potentially including one for Japanese Encephalitis which is currently impacting the Australian’s pig industry. While the state-of-the-art facility is not expected to be fully completed
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PointsBet inks landmark sportsbetting partnership in Canada to accelerate growth, eh
Since accepting their first bet within just 50 seconds of their launch in Canada, sportsbetting company PointsBet (ASX: PBH) has set out to make a huge nationwide push across the country having partnered with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment in what has to be classified as a landmark deal. Unlike other partnerships PointsBet has made
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Openn accelerates US growth initiatives with equity Options to listings giant
In an attempt to accelerate their growth in the lucrative US real estate market, property tech company Openn Negotiation (ASX: OPN) has entered into an equity partnership with leading US listings company Triangle MLS to access their 16,000 realtor members. The agreement is centred around 1 million unlisted Options in Openn whereby Triangle can purchase
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Hostile takeover looming as stakes intensify in Virtus Health IVF bidding war
If you didn’t already know, there is a crazy amount of money to be made by IVF operators in Australia in the years to come which is the underlying principle behind a corporate tug-of-war in a bid to acquire IVF company Virtus Health (ASX: VRT) which has intensified again with the latest offer proposal from
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A signal of more to come? Crowd Media inks 2-year deal with conversational AI client
Try before you buy. It’s a time-honoured sales tactic that has worked for the most successful companies in history and artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) can join that list having converted a Proof Of Concept of their AI platform into a 2 year contract. Healthcare company PangeaMed will one day lay claim to
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Rewardle enters medtech space, continues portfolio growth with equity-for-fees
Marketing tech company Rewardle (ASX: RXH) is quickly building up a unique portfolio of small businesses where the company is backing themselves to lift their customers’ business so much that they have again secured equity options in lieu of their service fees. This time, it’s with medtech company Cardiac Rhythm Diagnostics. Both Rewardle and Cardiac
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Reckon introduces digital payments gateway for businesses to easily accept online payments
Small business owners will soon have another mundane bookkeeping task automated thanks to accounting software company Reckon (ASX: RKN) which has introduced a digital payments gateway to their accounting platform making it effortless for business owners to accept digital payments. The new service is designed for small business customers that use Reckon’s low-cost accounting software
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Italian motorcycle pioneer joins Vmoto team with equity stake to push EV movement
Often lost in the discourse around electric vehicles is the huge opportunity for motorcycles in the market where manufacturer Vmoto (ASX: VMT) has secured two industry-leading pioneers for the team in Giovanni Castiglioni and Graziano Milone, who will both take equity positions in Vmoto. Castiglioni is best known as the owner of various motorcycle companies
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LawFinance penetrates lucrative US market with $10m loan issued at 16% interest
16% interest on loans issued? It’s a damn good deal if you can find a borrower, but that’s exactly what finance company LawFinance (ASX: LAW) has done in one of the few places in the world where the real winners in the legal system tend to be lawyers. While it is common for finance companies
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Retailers rejoice as Federal Budget signals big spending on tech and IT upgrades
Australians seeking to catch a break from the latest Federal Budget will be pleased to see several incentives introduced to kickstart the retail industry, with notable tax breaks offered to small businesses that upgrade their IT systems and purchase new technology. Within the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget, small businesses will be able to claim $1.20
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Police training gamified as xReality launches Law Enforcement virtual reality system
Becoming a police officer could soon be a little bit more like Counterstrike with virtual reality company xReality (ASX: XRG) launching its first Law Enforcement VR Training solution designed to put officers in life-like scenarios with weapons integration. The system is built on the same underlying tech that xReality built its defence force training program
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Apiam wins $700k grant to build first viral vaccine manufacturing facility for animals
As the world emerges from the pandemic which has emphasised the critical importance of vaccination, Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) has identified an opportunity to position Australia as leaders in autogenous vaccine manufacturing through the development of a state-of-the-art viral vaccine laboratory in Bendigo, Victoria. Plans to develop the vaccine lab have been announced, supported
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Cycliq extends RL bike accessories into Fitness Metaverse with NFTs collectibles
As more ASX-listed companies identify the unique revenue opportunity to generate something out of nothing, bike accessories company Cycliq (ASX: CYQ) is joining the party with plans to mint NFT collectibles via a partnership with digital health company OliveX (NSX: OLX). Known primarily for their safety equipment designed for cyclists such as cameras and lights,
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HR transformations through pandemic lead ELMO to launch Hybrid Work and Wellbeing modules
If there’s one division across all businesses that has undergone the largest operational changes, it’s probably human resources, which has had to deal with productivity, absenteeism, working from home and travel restrictions. Having identified how businesses can best manage these challenges, HR tech company ELMO Software (ASX: ELO) has launched new modules for its platform
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PainChek expands across New Zealand with pain tech deployed to 24 aged care facilities
Confident in their technology that can accurately assess a patient’s pain simply from a short video of their face, medtech company PainChek (ASX: PCK) has successfully converted a 6-month trial with one of New Zealand’s largest aged care operators into a full revenue-generating contract. The contract comes after Summerset Holdings (ASX: SNZ) trialled PainChek’s smartphone
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German Ice Hockey Federation to trial HITIQ’s concussion tech mouthguards
With the AFL season having just kicked off, it didn’t take long for attention to be drawn to the league’s concussion protocols but having already partnered with the AFL, concussion tech company HITIQ (ASX: HIQ) has continued its international expansion having been engaged by the German Ice Hockey Federation. The long-term impact of concussion continues
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Cettire founder cashes out $47m as boom stock comes back down to earth
If shareholder confidence is a sign of things to come, rocky waters may be ahead for luxury goods retailer Cettire (ASX: CTT) after its Founder and CEO cashed out $47.25 million of his shares with a pretty good idea of how their financial results for the year are going to look. Keen investors have been
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iCandy to launch Metaverse game, guarantees at least $4m from NFT sales
Riding the wave of NFT popularity, game development company iCandy Interactive (ASX: ICI) has confirmed their first NFT-based game, League of Super Misfits, will be launched within two months while also boldly declaring the game will generate at least $4 million in revenue. League of Super Misfits, aka The Misfits, is a collaborative title between
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De.mem eyes profitability following Victorian expansion by acquisition
With concentrated initiatives to convert years of R&D into profitability, water tech company De.mem (ASX: DEM) finally has that in site, an inflection into the green that will be accelerated by their expansion in Victoria through the neat acquisition. Although the majority of De.mem’s water treatment products have been developed for commercial applications, such as
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Bubs launches new protein formula to meet demand from Chinese millennial mothers
As is becoming the case across the consumer products industry, millenials are wielding unprecedented power through irrational spending and influencer marketing. So it comes as no surprise that infant formula manufacturer Bubs (ASX: BUB) has launched a new natural A2 beta-casein protein product to quench their demand. The new product is an extension of Bubs’
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Takeover talks: Angel Seafood confirms last offer was best offer
“What’s your best price on this?” “Mate, it’s the price it’s listed at. If I wanted less, I would have listed it less.” It’s a conversion we’ve all had on Facebook marketplace as unscrupulous bargain hunters think their cash is more valuable than others, while unashamedly asking for further discounts. Oddly enough, such conversations perforate
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1 million US students undergoing Family Zone trials to negate online porn risks
Continuing to build on the momentum established over the past two years since prioritising the US school market as a priority, education tech company Family Zone (ASX: FZO) now has more than 1 million students signed up to trials of the tech. With an education system that groups schools within districts, the US market has
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Good Drinks celebrates St Patrick’s Day with exclusive Irish cider import deal
As popularity of cider has increased significantly over the past few years, alcoholic beverage company Good Drinks Australia (ASX: GDA) has partnered with Irish brewer C&C Group for the exclusive right to represent Magners Irish Cider in Australia. The deal will provide Good Drinks with the exclusive rights to import and distribute the range of
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Apiam eyes wearable tech to drive next gen animal health standards
As leaders in Australia across the veterinary industry, Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) has been at the forefront of animal health standards of care. But with one eye on their international counterparts, executives at Apiam foresee some major improvements in animal, customer and employee outcomes which will be driven by technology. Having expanded their R&D
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Helloworld rejoices as Government lifts ban on cruise ships docking in Australia
For some, being stuck in a confined space with no escape alongside their significant other would be an utter nightmare. For others, cruise ship holidays are probably much more enjoyable, and with the Government lifting its ban on cruise ships, the folk at Helloworld (ASX: HLO) Travel couldn’t be happier. Deemed by the Australian Government
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Swift extends streaming agreement with Village Roadshow for James Bond franchise and more
If aged care residents get bored of their everyday routines, they’ll be able to nostalgically whittle their days away watching the entire James Bond movie franchise thanks to media tech company Swift Network (ASX: SW1) inking a 5-year deal with Village Roadshow. The contract is an extension of one already in place by Swift which
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BNPL rooted as Sezzle lays off 20% of their US workforce
With the buy-now-pay-later sector in a nosedive pattern amid market saturation and unsustainable losses, operator Sezzle (ASX: SZL) has confirmed that it will be laying off 20% of its American workforce with the intention of saving $13 million in staff salaries to reduce their haemorrhaging losses. The decision, which Sezzle describes as a “difficult” one,
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Better fan experiences coming for SydneySiders as Plexure to roll out loyalty app at Accor Stadium
Sports and music fans in Sydney will soon be in for a treat with Accor Stadium having engaged tech company Plexure (ASX/NZX: PX1) for a dedicated app for the stadium’s loyalty program to be designed with a focus towards improved customer experiences at the iconic stadium. The engagement will leverage Plexure’s existing technology from their
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Former employee defrauds K2fly out of $745k as investigation continues
Mining tech company K2fly (ASX: K2F) is set to incur a substantial loss for the year, having uncovered suspicious payments totalling $745k in a case of suspected fraud committed by a former employee in their South Africa office. Investigations are ongoing but upon initial concerns in accounting discrepancies, K2fly engaged external auditors which have now
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Sprintex engaged to develop next gen air compressors for hydrogen fuel cells
Like many developments in the world of engineering, there’s nothing particularly sexy about air compressors but as the world moves towards clean energy adoption, they are vital cogs in fuel cells, which is just one reason Sprintex (ASX: SIX) has been engaged to develop an innovative new design. The engagement comes from existing technology partner
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Crime wary Americans happy to pay Scout $6 per month for open door alerts
As the third most populous nation in the world, and with high crime rates, the United States has proven an ideal market for security tech company Scout Security (ASX: SCT), who are nearing cash flow breakeven thanks to the many Americans paying $6 per month for a tiny bit more peace of mind. Rising sales
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US business booming as Ardent acquires three entertainment centres in Colorado
It may not be a retail model that Australians are familiar, with but family entertainment centres in the United States is a very lucrative business which is why Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: ALG) is expanding their US footprint with the acquisition of three locations in Colorado. The acquisitions fall under Ardent’s Main Event Entertainment division
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Mighty Kingdom enters platform gaming with worldwide launch of Conan Chop Chop
Having established themselves in the mobile gaming market through their children-friendly titles, game developer Mighty Kingdom (ASX: MKL) has commenced their diversification strategy to expand beyond their profile into more lucrative gaming markets. The move comes with today’s worldwide launch of Conan Chop Chop, an online multiplayer party game where players must collect loot and
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Records broken despite lockdowns, Healthia eyes further earnings upgrade
Having emerged as Australia’s fastest growing allied health portfolio over the past 12 months, healthcare operator Healthia (ASX: HLA) has reported record revenue and earnings while supporting their staff with minimal roster changes despite COVID lockdowns and the absence of JobKeeper assistance. Amid ongoing lockdowns over the past six months and the Omicron outbreak, Healthia
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Novatti bulks up fintech talent with ongoing launch of new digital payment services
Riding a wave of success that has delivered record half year revenue, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) is making waves across the fintech industry with a big recruitment push setting them up for lucrative new business opportunities. Despite reporting $11.1 m in revenue for the half year ended 31 December 2021 which represented
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Crowd Media showcases new metaverse integrations for their conversational AI
Fresh from signing the first client to their Talking Head platform, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has showcased their latest metaverse integration while also announcing a bumper financial result. For the half year ended 31 December 2021, Crowd Media has returned to underlying profitability following a 3-year turnaround strategy after the Company lastRead MorePublic
Apiam riding the regional population boom with 22% revenue growth
When COVID-19 hit, we saw a flurry of city dwellers move out to regional Victoria where they could live in peace without the constant threat of lockdowns. Despite there being an end in sight to the pandemic however, those same sea-changers are set to remain away from metropolitan areas which is just one of the
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New division launched as Harris Technology eCommerce infrastructure draws attention from importers
While the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the Australian retail industry, online retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has maintained operational profitability while sustained online sales growth has drawn the attention of local importers keen to benefit from Harris Technology’s expanding eCommence network. Based on the financial results reported by traditional retailers that are increasing
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Candles remain flickering but dusk cops the brunt of COVID
While the hugely lucrative business of selling candles at premium prices remains viable, it may not be for much longer given then reliance of in-store experiences to make such purchases which resulted in a 12% drop in revenue for candle retailer dusk Group (ASX: DSK). Pandemic lockdowns have been a hindrance for most retailers but
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Bubs executes $12 million turnaround with diversification strategy
Remember when busloads of Chinese tourists would rock up at your local supermarket and clear out the shelves of baby formulae which they then sent back to China and sold at a premium? It turns out those guys were pretty important to Australia’s milk powder industry which tanked when international border restrictions stopped them from
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More Boomers moving their wealth to HUB24 as revenue jumps 72%
While the likes of Stake, Selfwealth and Superhero are fighting for a slice of the investment platform market share at the bottom end, wealth management company HUB24 (ASX: HUB) has emerged as Australia’s fastest growth platform provider by targeting the top end of town. Over the next 30 years, more than $6 Trillion in wealth
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Rex extends Ambulance Victoria regional flight services by 12 years
Australia’s largest independent operator of regional flight services has noticed a handy win to extend their current contract with Ambulance Victoria by 12 years in a deal valued at more than $300 million to Regional Express (ASX: REX). The deal is on similar terms to the existing contract granted to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air that commenced
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Tabcorp demerger spices up as wagering division cops 34% beating
Despite its position as the most recognised wagering brand in Australia, the burden of its wagering division continues to weigh down Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) whose attempts to enter the digital age appear to be futile, having missed the boat by several years. As a result of being leapfrogged by digital-only operators which flurried into Australia
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Breville revenue up 23% with transition from bland manufacturer to kitchen lifestyle business
Spending so much more time at home throughout the pandemic, all over the world people have been ditching the $5 coffees to make their own cafe-quality brews at home evidenced by raging sales of Breville’s (ASX: BRG) cafe-quality machines which have driven a 23.6% increase in revenue. Of all the things we’ve been doing while
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New cloud-based tech drives Reckon profits with an integrated payments solution to be rolled out soon
With another range of cloud-based office management products launched over the past six months, accounting tech company Reckon (ASX: RKN) continues to secure new business customers to their platform, driving its profitability with an integrated payments solution set to further enhance its all-inclusive business services. Since transitioning its accounting software to a cloud-based solution that
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Aerometrex flags metaverse opportunities for 3D mapping as US business gathers momentum
When inventing their technology, Aerometrex (ASX: AMX) intended to use 3D mapping to automate visualisations of architecture but fast forward to 2022 and their biggest growth opportunity may be in virtual reality with metaverse enthusiasts seeking the Company to create digital versions of major cities. This is a prime example of how quickly technology is
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Keypath bolsters revenue with new University pathway programs launched in SouthEast Asia
While Australian education providers are reeling financially in the wake of the pandemic-forced mass exodus of international students, US-based education provider Keypath Education International (ASX: KED) has not had such problems, boosting revenue by 37%. Although based out of the United States, Keypath’s increased revenue has been attributed to its international expansion where it has
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Harris Technology solving rapid antigen test shortages, now selling online
Tapping their network of international vendors, online retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) have succeeded where pharmacies and supermarkets have failed, securing commercial quantities of rapid antigen test kits (RATs) that they have listed through their eCommerce channels at discount prices. The RATs have been added to their Pro-Hygiene division which was established at the start
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Shareholders smashed with 95% loss as American BNPL operator Zebit rage quits from the ASX
At a time when the likes of Afterpay and ZipCo were booming, American buy-now-pay-later company Zebit (ASX: ZBT) thought they could quench Australian investors’ thirst for BNPL exposure when listing on the ASX in October 2020 via a $35 million IPO. But with mounting bad debts from its customers, Zebit has decided that it’s all
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Mighty Kingdom set to release Conan Chop Chop as first console game title
Tackling the hugely competitive market for multiplayer online gaming, game developer Mighty Kingdom (ASX: MKL) is set to join the party with the first ever title for console to be Conan Chop Chop – an online hack’n’slash game for kids. Development of Conan Chop Chop first commenced in March 2019 when Mighty Kingdom partnered with
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Playside adds Blizzard to list of gaming collaboration partners
Aussie game development company Playside Studios (ASX: PLY) is continuing its astronomical rise up the gaming industry ranks, having been engaged by one of the world’s largest developers, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATV), whose portfolio includes epic titles Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo and Candy Crush. Although Playside will not be working on
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Murray River Organics enters receivership as turnaround strategy fails
Despite their best attempts to save a sinking ship, organic foods company Murray River Organics (ASX: MRG) has been forced to call in administrators as piling debts were unable to be offset by rising demand for organic foods, of which the Company was unable to capitalise on. MRG shares were first suspended from trading on
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CryptoSpend launches first Bitcoin Visa card in collaboration with Novatti
Australians can now make everyday purchases using Bitcoin (BTC) with the launch of Australia’s first Visa-powered cryptocurrency payments card, a collaboration between digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) and CryptoSpend. The card can be used anywhere that accepts Visa payment with Novatti being the issuers behind the card via their appointment from Visa as
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Actinogen appoints leading researchers to conduct Phase 2 trials for treatment of Fragile X Syndrome
Estimated to affect 1 in every 4,000 boys, there is currently no treatment approved in the world for cognitive disorder Fragile X Syndrome but that could change in the coming years with biotech company Actinogen (ASX: ACW) confirming a manager to oversee the Phase 2 trials of its XanaFX clinical trials. Fragile X Syndrome is
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$13m in staff underpayment added to Star Entertainment’s long list of woes
If a global pandemic resulting in ongoing lockdowns, a regulatory investigation and corporate activity rejection were not enough to upset those at The Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR), they can add $13 million in historical staff underpayment to their list of operational issues. Fortunately for the casino operator, the wage underpayments were uncovered internally and
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REA sales surge on back of housing boom but flags upcoming headwinds
If the fear mongering headlines highlighting just how unreachable a first home is for millennials without outside assistance, the half year financials released by real estate company REA Group (ASX: REA) highlight the crazy demand for housing in 2021 which was hardly impacted by the absence of live auctions. For the Half Year ended 31
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Creso Pharma enters US medicinal cannabis market via $21m Colorado acquisition
Putting behind them the drama of 2021 which resulted in their former Chairman’s offices being raided by Australian Federal Police, medicinal cannabis company Creso Pharma (ASX: CPH) has kicked off the new year with a bang, confirming their entry into the lucrative US market through the acquisition of Sierra Sage Herbs. Founded in 2008 by
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Xref amps up reference checks with exclusive rights to Graduation Verification Service
If you’re trying to get a job by falsifying your education credentials, don’t even bother because it will most likely land you on some sort of blacklist with HR tech company Xref (ASX: XRF) adding a new education feature to their automated reference check platform. The new feature comes via an exclusive partnership with Higher
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Novatti riding the wave towards a cashless society with 53% increase in sales revenue
It’s been just three months since digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) was granted merchant acquiring licenses but since then, those licences have created new business opportunities to drive Novatti’s sales revenue up 53%. Reporting $5.8 million in sales revenue for the December quarter, a 53% year-on-year increase, Novatti set a new record for
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Flexiroam to connect SouthEast Asia public transport IoT smart city upgrade
While many Austalians lament the lack of reliability of public transport, there will be no such issues in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand with upgrades to their networks to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) bringing with it smart city upgrades that can reduce congestion – connected by telecommunications company Flexiroam (ASX: FRX). The public transport
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Crowd Media signs PangeaMed as first telehealth client to conversational AI platform
Africans located in remote villages could soon have access to medical advice like never before with artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) confirming PangeaMed as the first customer of its proprietary Talking Head platform for use in healthcare. Based in South Africa, PangeaMed specialises in enhanced recovery, health advocacy, patient awareness, data, innovation andRead MorePublic
AnteoTech shares crunched as TGA requests more data on their Rapid Antigen Tests
It may be a case of missing the boat for life science company AnteoTech (ASX: ADO) which has been advised by Australian regulators that their submission to have their Rapid Diagnostic Test approved for commercialisation has not met the regulatory requirements, despite a glaring shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests in the community. Additional information was
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Sales up 40% as Harris Technology leverages eCommerce network to trial new products
As one of the biggest marketplace sellers in Australia, online tech retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has suitors knocking on their door keen to leverage their eCommerce infrastructure which contributed to a 40% increase in sales. Reporting $13.4 million in revenue for the December quarter, a 40% increase on the previous corresponding period, sales were
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Another online casino launched as Pointsbet goes live with iGaming in West Virginia
Differentiating themselves from standard bookmakers, sports and wagering company PointsBet (ASX: PBH) continues to make strides with its online casinos business, adding West Virginia to the list of US States they can operate their iGaming app in. The launch of the iGaming online casino in West Virginia comes just months after PointsBet secured regulatory approval
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Yearling sales up 28% as Aussie investment surges following Apiam’s equine expansion
Australians are well known to love a punt on the horses but a rising number of Australians are getting involved in racehorse ownership which resulted in a 28% increase in yearling sale prices at this month’s Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast. With 776 yearlings changing hands, Australian opened their wallets with aplomb for
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Why pigs on this remote Auckland island may be the key to treating Parkinson’s disease
Of all the places in the world where you thought a cure for Parkinson’s disease might be found, the remote sub-Antarctic Auckland Islands might not have been your first choice but that’s exactly where biotech company Living Cell Technologies (ASX: LCT) will obtain tissue for their clinical trials. Specifically, Living Cell Technologies has secured a
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MCS Services expands into traffic management with Highways Traffic acquisition
If the lingering effects of Omicron are drawn out, the labour shortage issues of today will not be going away any time soon, making labour hire businesses like MCS Services (ASX: MSG) even more attractive as they expand their labour suite to include traffic management. With their existing labour hire services primarily positioned around crowd
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Jatcorp leverages China ties with launch of real estate division as dairy product sales rise
Would you like a house with that milk powder and rapid antigen test? When it comes to diversification, the folk at Jatcorp (ASX: JAT) are happy to ride whatever wave is rising and with their strong ties to China through their distribution network, the dairy products company has entered the real estate market with the
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High profile investors target Metaverse assets with ASX reject now valued at $5 billion
Two years ago, the ASX decided that gaming company Animoca Brands did not meet the requirements of an ASX-listed company and kicked the Hong Kong-based company out due to their ties to cryptocurrency. At the time, they were valued at $120 million which was no big loss to the ASX, but fast-forward two years and
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Demand for obscure wellness products sees strong sales from Eve Health’s probiotic concentrate drinks
Want to look younger but don’t want to prod your face with injections? You’re not alone because it turns out plenty of youth seekers are consuming collagen via less invasive beauty techniques with Eve Health (ASX: EVE) reporting strong sales of their probiotic concentrate drinks, including those infused with collagen. Such demand has seen Eve
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Focus on customer experience sees investors deposit $3.6 billion with HUB24
Having rolled out a major upgrade to their online investment website, fintech company HUB24 (ASX: HUB) has seen immediate results with $3.6 billion in net inflows over the past three months as more investors move their wealth to HUB24 to gain greater control over their portfolios with seamless reporting functionality. Reflecting upgrades to their customer
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Global demand for Aussie Kingfish drives Clean Seas Seafood to record revenues
Unprecedented global demand for Kingfish has resulted in aquaculture company Clean Seas Seafood (ASX: CSS) needing to clear out two years worth of inventory resulting in its seafood sales to soar to all time highs. For the Half Year ended 31 December 2021, Clean Seas set a new sales record to generate $31.25 million in
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UK regulator approves Bod to trial cannabis as a treatment for COVID symptoms
With rising COVID cases around the world following the latest Omicron strain outbreak, UK regulators are willing to try anything to reduce the mortality rate of COVID-19, including the use of medicinal cannabis for which Bod Australia (ASX: BOD) has been approved to commence clinical trials. The Clinical Trial Authorisation (CTA) has been granted by
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Chafing be gone – Step One launches women’s line of underwear
Ladies fear not, you will soon have your own dedicated line of anti-chafing underwear with clothing company Step One (ASX: STP) to release a women’s line of innerwear originally designed for men to combat chafing. Having invested significantly on Australian television over the past 12 months, Step One underwear features organic bamboo fabric and the
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SelfWealth holding off Stake, aiming to be first broker to combine shares and crypto
In what they have described as a “competitive environment” created by the entry of online stockbroker Stake into Australia, local broker SelfWealth (ASX: SWF) appears to be holding the US fintech giant at bay, reporting increases to their revenue and customer trading accounts. For the Quarter ending 31 December 2021, SelfWealth reported $5.07 million in
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Omicron havoc: More setbacks as Qantas and Jetstar cancel 30% of upcoming flights
Two steps forward, one step back. It’s a recurring nightmare for Qantas (ASX: QAN) but with another spike in COVID cases, the national carrier has again been forced to slash its flights as demand for travel instantly dries up amid fears of spreading the virus. With the latest surge of COVID numbers across the eastern
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Mighty Kingdom cashing in on gaming craze with new East Side Games collaboration
Capitalising on the rise of gaming which has been accelerated by the pandemic and substantially more time spent in front of screens, game developer Mighty Kingdom (ASX: MKL) has expanded its partnership with East Side Games Group for future collaborations. The extension comes after the two have been working on a new Sci-Fi franchise game
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Rent.com.au to accelerate RentPay growth following oversubscribed capital raise
Rising demand for alternative payment solutions for rental expenses saw Rent.com.au (ASX: RNT) launch RentPay last year and with rising adoptions amongst renters, the real estate tech company is set to take the payments platform to the next level following a $2.5 million capital raise. The raise was originally only targeting $2 million in funds
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Airport transfers stall but Jayride eyes travel resumptions with new online booking integrations
It’s been tough sledding for the travel industry over the past two years but with holidays having resumed across most of the world, airport transfers company Jayride (ASX: JAY) has something to look forward to with new integrations into some of the world’s busiest online booking platforms. Despite being the world’s largest marketplace for airport
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Record cannabis sales prompt ECS Botanics to build additional processing facilities
After securing regulatory approval for the export of their product, medicinal cannabis company ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) could soon become one of the larger exporters to the lucrative European market, so much so they need to build a new processing facility to cope with the demand. The surge in demand has seen ECS Botanics report
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Swooping up dark fibre network, telco prepares to offer Adelaide more reliable internet
Identifying an opportunity to repurpose existing infrastructure for better utilisation, telecommunications company Swoop Holdings (ASX: SWP) has committed to providing residents of Adelaide with more reliable internet via their acquisition of a dark fibre network that runs through the City of Churches. The deal will see Swoop acquire the dark fibre network assets and customers
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While rest of world goes cashless, Vortiv expects strong earnings from Indian ATM business
At a time when the developed world is moving towards a cashless society, tech company Vortiv (ASX: VOR) has identified a unique opportunity to monetise old ATM networks which includes their value as surveillance tools over the Indian population. Since announcing the buyout of their joint venture partner in Transaction Solutions International (TSI India), Vortiv
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Utilising the blockchain, Security Matters develops markers to trace organic oyster origination
Don’t get fooled buying premium oysters only to find out they came from some crappy farm. While it may not be an ‘everyday problem’ the possibility of seafood forgery is real and something that could be stamped out of the industry in the future thanks to blockchain tech company Security Matters (ASX: SMX) which has
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IPO Watch: Catalano’s Seafood seeking $5m to expand ocean-to-plate distribution
With Australian seafood consumption rising, food processing company Catalano’s Seafood is set to upgrade its Seafood Management Solution via an IPO seeking to raise $5 million to expand its ‘ocean-to-plate’ distribution network. Founded in 1969, the Perth-based seafood company has established itself as a vital supply chain partner within the aquaculture industry that provides food
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Insider buying, confident Novatti boss buys $316k of stock
Kicking off what could be a big year for digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV), CEO and Managing Director Peter Cook has signaled his intent for the Melbourne-based fintech with a purchase of $316k worth of NOV shares in what could be a sign of news to come in 2022. An original co-founder of
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Papyrus successfully manufactures food containers from 100% banana tree waste
The world continues to find new ways to reduce our reliance on plastic with agritech company Papyrus (ASX: PPY) successfully producing the world’s first food packaging that uses 100% banana fibre. The packaging is a Banana Fibre Clam Shell moulded product which was produced at their manufacturing facility in Sharqiyah, Egypt. With the successful production
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Latitude makes $335m play for Humm’s BNPL division after BOQ pulls out
Australia’s OG buy-now-pay-later business is set to be cashed out at a high as the sector undergoes a consolidation phase with Humm Group (ASX: HUM) having been tapped on the shoulder by Latitude (ASX: LFS) for its consumer finance business to the tune of a $335 million offer. The offer comes in the form of
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More road construction contracts for Decmil with WA and QLD wins
The New Year period may be a time to wind down for some, but it hasn’t been for infrastructure development company Decmil (ASX: DCG) which has been awarded road construction contracts on opposite sides of the country in both Western Australia and Queensland. The larger of the two has been awarded by Main Roads, Western
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With ‘Rapid Antigen Test’ having only taken several days to likely be one of the most commonly used words of 2022, everyone is looking for them but demand is monumentally outweighing supply. With their surge in use, it may only be a matter of time until Australian regulators fast-track approval of more RAT manufacturers with
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Healthia acquires 10 new allied health clinics amid end of year healthcare spending boom
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Crowd Media enters the Metaverse with digital real estate purchase
With public interest in digital worlds accelerated by the transition from Facebook to Meta and the upcoming launch of their Metaverse, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has given a glimpse into its plans within these digital worlds. Unlike others that are just coming to the party in the form of virtual reality tech,
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BikeExchange to offer fully-built bikes delivered from online sales via Kitzuma acquisition
Online bicycle marketplace operator BikeExchange (ASX: BEX) is addressing one of the biggest pain points to buying a bike online, by offering them fully built without the need to put it together from a box via their acquisition of delivery and logistics company Kitzuma. As a growing business that services all major regions of North
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Marley Spoon emerges as winner of meal delivery stakes with acquisition of Chefgood
Having ridden out the surge in demand for meal delivery services brought upon by the pandemic, Marley Spoon (ASX: MMM) is set to be one of the few brands that will maintain that momentum in the post-COVID world with the sector poised to undergo a period of consolidation. Demand for such services was first accelerated
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Nine fights back against streaming services, extends NRL broadcast deal by 5 years for $650m
If there’s one thing the NRL can do that the AFL cannot, it is maintain just one partner – in broadcasting terms at least. The 30 year marriage will continue at least to the end of 2027 with the National Rugby League (NRL) agreeing to terms with Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC) for a 5-year extension
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Queensland Revenue Office engages SenSen for mobile number plate scanning
Work smarter, not harder. That’s exactly what the Queensland State Revenue Office is going to do going forward as the State increases its smart city capabilities, having engaged tech company SenSen Networks (ASX: SNS) for mobile number plate scanning. The engagement will be for 3 years and is valued at a minimum of $192,000 to
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Shareholders back Pharmaxis liver cancer treatment trials via oversubscribed capital raise
When the University of Rochester came knocking on the door of biopharmaceutical company Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS), it was a boost from a respected group of researchers for their lead drug candidate PXS-5505 which has continued to draw attention from around the world. By agreement with Pharmaxis, the University of Rochester embarked on preclinical work on
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Lumos receives first orders from Canada for rapid COVID test kits following regulatory approval
Having secured approval from regulators in Canada last month, Lumos Diagnostics (ASX: LDX) is set to dispatch the first orders of their rapid antigen test kit to the Maple nation with the initial orders valued at USD $250,000 (AUD $350,000). The orders are for Lumos’ CoviDx™ test kit which will enable qualified healthcare providers to
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Crowd Media to target the Metaverse with their digital avatar platform
If the artificial intelligence technology being developed by Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) reaches its full potential, there is a pretty good chance you’ll be using it in everyday life for things like banking or doctors appointments. But what may be even more impressive, is that you could be doing it in the Metaverse rather than
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MoneyMe to increases loan book by 72% with SocietyOne acquisition
Deep into the pandemic where debt levels are at all time highs, personal lender MoneyMe (ASX: MME) is set to join forces with rival Society One which will elevate the two lenders in a hugely competitive sector that will increase revenue opportunities while also saving more than $17m per annum in shared expenses. The acquisition
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Battered but not broken, Qantas brings back workforce despite slow international travel outlook
“I’ve been to cities that never closed down, from New York to Rome and Old London Town but no matter how far or how wide I roam, I still call Australia home.” It’s the iconic sounds of the Australian Boys and Girls Choir that made Australian marketing folklore with Qantas’ heart-tugging 1998 ad. Unfortunately for
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Novatti adds corporate firepower with Abigail Cheadle appointed as a director
With plans to expand throughout SouthEast Asia next year, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has turned heads with the appointment of Abigail Cheadle to their Board of Directors, bringing with her more than 30 years of experience in corporate strategy. Ms Cheadle is the first new Board appointment by Novatti since they were
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Angel Seafood resumes oyster harvesting after Coffin Bay gastro outbreak
Seafood loving Australians can rest assured that they can now enjoy delicious oysters over the Christmas break without having to worry about gastro outbreaks caused by oysters farmed from Coffin Bay in South Australia. The allaying of public concerns come after the South Australia Department of Health and Wellbeing (DHW) cleared oyster harvesters in Coffin
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Health-conscious Aussies getting on the piss responsibly with zero carb alternative as Better Beer sales explode
While international coverage of Australia often highlights our tendency to appreciate a coupl’a tinnies, sales of Mighty Craft’s (ASX: MCL) Better Beer suggests Aussies have become notably more health conscious with sales of the zero carb beer exceeding all expectations. Since launching their zero carb beer, Australians have downed Better Beer to the sum of
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DroneShield signs new marquee customer for drone defence AI
As drone technology continues to be utilised by defence departments around the world to carry out tasks previously required by a live human, counter-drone capabilities are becoming equally important with DroneShield (ASX: DRO) securing a new order from whom they expect to be a new marquee defence customer. The order is for a variant of
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All roads lead to HUB24 as Productivity Commission flags $6 Trillion wealth transfer
With Australia’s aging population, the Productivity Commission on Tuesday released its first report into upcoming intergenerational wealth transfers where it forecasts $6 Trillion will be handed over in the next 30 years. While the report set tongues wagging across the public policy sector, wealth administrators HUB24 (ASX: HUB) and Class Limited (ASX: CL1) is well
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SenSen signs largest London casino to player tracking AI data collection
In the middle of their capital raising campaign seeking $5 million from shareholders, artificial intelligence company SenSen networks has announced its third big contract win for the week, this time a 3-year contract awarded by Hippodrome Casino in London for SenSen’s motion detection technology. The contract is SenSen’s first UK contract win for their sensor
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Novatti claims major fintech award, declared Best Fintech Payments Provider
Rising digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) is set to end what has already been a hugely productive year on a high note having on Wednesday won the Best Fintech Payments Provider award at the 6th Annual FinTech Awards. Novatti was deemed by judges to have the most innovative product that adds value to
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Coles to sell drinking kava following declassification as a prohibited substance
Following on from the Federal Government’s decision to declassify drinking kava as a prohibited substance last month, Fiji Kava (ASX: FIJ) has seen strong demand from their online pre-order with such demand even promoting Coles to place its first orders for the native drink of Fiji. Interest around drinking kava comes after Trade Minister DanRead MorePublic
How the new Power H2 generator could be a stepping stone to hydrogen powered vehicles in Australia
While lithium, nickel and graphite enjoy their time in the clean energy sun, the new kid on the block is hydrogen, something Pure Hydrogen Corporate (ASX: PH2) is set to bring to everyday use through the launch of their new hydrogen fuel cell power generation using – Power H2. The range of Power H2 generators
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Meter maids become meter robots as Sunshine Coast joins smart city revolution
The Sunshine Coast has become the latest Australian city to commence transition towards smart city technology for management of public infrastructure with the council engaging tech company SenSen Networks (ASX: SNS) for artificial intelligence parking enforcement. Commencing from January 2022, SenSen will deploy one mobile parking enforcement to the Sunshine Coast that can record parking
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Accounting rollup Kelly+Partners continues NSW expansion with Northern Beaches addition
Since commencing an aggressive expansion strategy by rolling up accounting firms, Kelly Partners (ASX: KPG) has had no shortage of acquisition targets, confirming a new accounting and financial planning business located in Northern Beaches has been added to their New South Wales network. The Northern Beaches addition continues a quickfire acquisition spree that the accounting
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Threat Protect and icetana link up for growth in the remote surveillance market
As another industry ripe for takeover by artificial intelligence, security surveillance is transitioning to remote motion detection in a trend that tech company icetana (ASX: ICE) is set to capitalise on via a new partnership with security company Threat Protect (ASX: TPS). The deal comes in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) whereby
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Clean TeQ Water opens floodgates to China with MCC partnership
A gateway into China’s sustainability market has been opened by Clean TeQ Water (ASX: CNQ) through an exclusive distribution agreement with MCC Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection for their BIONEX wastewater treatment system. As a subsidiary of state-owned China Metallurgical Corporation of China, MCC Environment specialises in providing equipment and design services to waste water
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Will this drug be the solution to social anxiety issues of upcoming generations?
Where kids of yesteryear might have been labelled shy due to hesitations in social situations, coming generations of children will be classified as having Social Anxiety Disorder as a result of hypervigilant parenting in the digital age. While some will be self-treated via social experimentation, others will struggle without medical intervention which is just one
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Gaming influencer network engages PlaySide to develop new multiplayer PC title
Back when I was a kid, you probably would have been ridiculed for declaring your aspirations on Careers Day to become a social influencer but with their rising popularity, dynamics are changing to the point where gaming influencers are transitioning to promoting their own games, rather than those developed by the major studios. With this
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Did National Tyre & Wheel pull a swifty with this acquisition?
The rise of electronic vehicles may be altering the dynamics of how a car is made in the future but one constant will remain – they’ll need tyres, a business that National Tyre & Wheel (ASX: NTD) is cashing in on despite being one of the more boring companies listed on the bourse. Lodging their
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Burner phones be gone as Flexiroam partners with Second Phone Number eSim app
Gone are the days of using two separate phones for whatever reason we won’t speculate on. Instead with the emergence of eSims, individual phones have the ability to connect via separate phone numbers – a trend being capitalised on communications company Flexiroam (ASX: FXR) which has entered into a reseller agreement with BP Mobile. Under
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Xref engages AI to assess your social media presence alongside job application
Prospective employees have long been told to change their profile pictures to something more ‘professional’ when applying for a job but even with those tweaks, HR tech company Xref (ASX: XF1) may still find that embarrassing pic of you shotgunning UDLs in your underwear to the cheers of many. Social media and Google searches have
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Aussie opioid manufacturer cashed up following $33m sale of facility
While prescription opioids have been getting a pretty bad rap over the past few years amid revelations in the US about a certain Sackler family, they still have a vital role to play in healthcare where good guys like Palla Pharma (ASX: PAL) have strengthened their balance sheet with the sale of their manufacturing facility
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National expansion continues as Apiam acquire 4 new vet clinics amid revenue surge
With business booming in response to a 20% increase in pet ownership amongst Australians during the pandemic, veterinary operator Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) has continued its acquisition spree by adding 4 new clinics to their national network. The clinics include 3 in Queensland located within the Fraser Coast region and one located in Armidale,
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Openn confirms US expansion via Pilot Program for transparent online auctions
Property tech company Openn Negotiation (ASX: OPN) is set to enter one of the world’s most lucrative real estate markets with confirmation they will commence a 6-month Pilot Program in the United States for their online auctions platform that offers transparency to buyers – the biggest complaint from buyers dealing with the traditional seller-friendly model.
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Black Friday bonanza beckons for Harris Technology after upgrading warehouse facility
If you haven’t heard about Black Friday and the insane amount of online shopping that it brings, you will by the end of the week with Australians set to do a chunk of their Christmas shopping in a spending spree that Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) is ready to fulfil following their major facilities upgrade. A
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Virginia Lottery awards PointsBet with sports betting supplier licence
Fans of the Washington Wizards and Team with No Name will soon be able to bet live on all professional sports with PointsBet (ASX: PBH) awarded a temporary supplier license by the Virginia Lottery to offer online sports wagering in the State of Virginia. The licence has been awarded via wholly owned subsidiary PointsBet Virginia
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Life360 acquires Tile, a company very good at finding things, for $282m
Lost your keys? They’ll find it. Lost your wallet? They’ll find it. Lost your kid? They’ll probably find it too. Tile is a company that prides itself on finding things. So good are they at finding things, tech company Life360 (ASX: 360) has acquired them for $282 million. Founded in 2012, Tile specialises in producing
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Is HUB24 set for a massive injection of Funds Under Administration via Class?
Up to $291 billion worth of net assets could potentially be on the move following the acquisition of Class (ASX: CL1) by fintech company HUB24 (ASX: HUB) which is emerging as an investment platform of choice amongst high net wealth investors that have shifted away from the traditional broker model. As of September 2021, there
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ISA Group launches new VR driving game at new Sydney location in time for holidays
With just a few more weeks until school holidays for most students in Sydney, virtual reality entertainment company ISA Group (ASX: IDZ) has opened its newest location in Sydney just in time for the Christmas period which also includes their newest VR game – FREAK Drive. The newest FREAK entertainment venue is located in Macquarie
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Apiam set for major growth in NSW with acquisition of new equine hub
Following the successful strategy employed in Queensland with their dedicated equine hub and support clinics, Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) has set fresh foundations for growth in New South Wales with the acquisition of Agnes Banks Equine Clinic which will form the cornerstone of their operations in the State. Already Australia’s largest provider of regional
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FijiKava rejoices as ScoMo lifts import ban that has been in place since 2007
The first time you drank beer, you probably thought it tasted like crap. But since that day, the amount of money you have spent on beer is probably insane for a drink you weren’t too keen on at the start. If you’ve been lucky enough to have travelled to Fiji, you probably had that same
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Aussies buying luxury goods online in droves as Cettire orders triple
Prada, Armani, Fendi and Michael Kors – You don’t need to be strolling down streets of Milan or even finding parking space at Chadstone for a chance to show off fancy designer handbags or shoes. All you need to do is click a few buttons and arrive at Cettire (ASX: CTT) which is that thousands
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Global biotech funds commit $7.2m to breakthrough liver and bone cancer trials
Breakthrough clinical trials into new treatments for bone marrow and liver cancer will soon commence after experienced institutional biotech investors with positive track records in companies such as Viralytics, Ophthea and Avita committed $7.2 million towards funding the trials for Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) and their hero drug PXS-5505. Unlike other cancer treatment drugs on the
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Indentitii cashing in with $1m in service fees from investment in Payble
Australia’s booming fintech industry continues to soar on the global stage with regulatory tech company Identitii (ASX: ID8) the latest to see it’s early stage investment in Payble gaining global attention which will secure $1m in service fees on top of their 39.3% equity stake in the startup. The $1m assignment fee will be payable
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‘Culture of Success’ – 7 more clinics join Healthia’s fastest growing allied health portfolio
Australia’s fastest growing allied health portfolio has increased further with Healthia (ASX: HLA) acquiring 7 new clinics to grow its national network of healthcare businesses to 293. The acquisitions include five physiotherapy clinics (Physioworks) and one occupational therapy clinic (Scar Care) in Queensland, and one physiotherapy clinic (Eyre Sports Physiotherapy) in South Australia, expanding Healthia’s
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Apiam partner receives approval to launch Xtend 21 Antimicrobial Surface Protectant across US veterinary markets
The US Environmental Protection Agency has granted regulatory label approval for the commercialisation of Xtend 21®– an innovative product that has been demonstrated by university studies to enhance long term antimicrobial surface protection. The pathway of Xtend 21® for the US market first commenced in March 2020 when Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) was appointed the exclusive
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PlaySide engaged by global gaming company 2K Games in landmark collaboration
In a landmark deal for Australia’s gaming industry, PlaySide Studios (ASX: PLY) has been engaged for development work by global gaming giant 2K Games, creators of Grand Theft Auto, the NBA 2K series, Borderlands and many more. 2K Games is a label of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) which has a market cap of USD
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Credit Clear secures access to $1 billion debt portfolio via Techhub partnership
One of the rarely discussed impacts of the pandemic has been the insane amount of debt drawn upon around the world where global debt has reached record highs of USD $300 trillion. This has presented an opportune time for debt recovery tech company Credit Clear (ASX: CCR) to partner with debt collection company Techub on
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Plenti launches new Tesla financing product to encourage EV ownership
If pricing of Tesla vehicles is the largest impediment to purchasing one, Australians will soon have access to a new financing product launched by Plenti (ASX: PLT) specifically designed for electric vehicles and their ancillary products. The new product aimed at making EV ownership easier and more affordable will provide Australians with an interest rate
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Halo Foods secures angelic China-based dairy products customer in $54m deal
At a time when China is cracking down on its international import market, dairy products company Halo Foods (ASX: HLF) looks to have bypassed the market headwinds to have signed a deal valued at $54 million (USD $40m) to develop and manufacture a new brand of powdered dairy products specifically for China. The deal comes
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Facebook rebrand to Meta creates new opportunities for Crowd Media’s digital humans platform
While much of the world is coming to terms with the rebrand of Facebook Inc to its new parent company Meta, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) have been developing metaverse technology for the past three years and are tipped to see fresh interest in their digital human platform as a result. The rebranding
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Wall Street decadence to explode as gaming commission recommends PointsBet licence in New York
Residents of the largest and most lucrative city in the United States will soon be allowed to legally bet on sports from their phone apps with bookmaker PointsBet (ASX: PBH) recommended by the New York State Gaming Commission for a wagering licence. The Commission’s recommendation is that PointsBet be awarded a Platform Provider licence to
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Novatti granted VISA and Mastercard acquiring licences to capitalise on digital payments boom
If you’ve ever made a purchase using a credit card or debit card, you’ve paid a merchant fee for someone to process that transaction on behalf of, most likely, Visa or Mastercard. These small merchant fees are minimal to the customer but over time, they build up to be substantial fees which digital payments company
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Peter Warren acquires Penfold Motor to increase dealership portfolio to 82 locations
For the many Victorians looking to enjoy the post-pandemic world in comfort, there is a good chance they will be doing so via a Peter Warren Automotive (ASX: PWR) car dealership with the dealer significantly increasing its Victorian footprint with the $104m acquisition of Penfold Motor Group and its 10 sites. With the acquisition, Peter
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Apiam receives regulatory approval for new vaccine against deadly cattle disease
As the science of farming continues to emerge as the difference maker in seasonal yields, cattle farmers will soon be able to protect themselves from a deadly pathogen that can rip through herds thanks to Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) which has secured regulatory approval for a new vaccine. The vaccine has been developed through
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Aspen swoops in on receivership firesale to score retirement village project at 50% discount
Fortune favours the brave and that is exactly what could be coming to property developer Aspen Group (ASX: APZ) which has purchased the Meadowbrooke Lifestyle Estate under a receivership sale with plans to turn the troubled retirement village around to achieve its commercial potential. Located in Boyanup, 180km south of Perth and spanning 9.1 hectares,
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Tradies thriving on the sharing economy as hipages acquires access to property management market
With a continued rise in the use of sharing economies, online tradie marketplace operator hipages (ASX: HPG) is set to diversify its portfolio by taking a strategic stake in tech company Bricks + Agent in a move that will secure access to more than 21,000 tradies. By securing a 25% stake in Brick + Agent,
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Lumos received regulatory approval for rapid COVID test kids in Canada
Inconveniences around COVID-19 continue to decline with the rising distribution of rapid antigen testing kits around the world as Canadian health officials have approved the rapid test produced by Lumos Diagnostics (ASX: LDX). The Lumos CoviDx™ SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is a Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostic test which can return a patient’s result within 20 minutes
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MedAdvisor engaged with $4m deal to promote COVID-19 vaccination
While Australia enjoys the freedom of restrictions opening up and a substantial decrease in the COVID-19 deaths, vaccination rates across various States in the US remain dangerously low which has prompted one big pharma company to engage medtech company MedAdvisor (ASX: MDR) to slay the anti-vaxxers. For the unnamed big pharma company which has a
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Pandemic shines light on hospital workflows as Austco Healthcare awarded $1.6m nurse call contract
If there was one positive takeaway from the pandemic, it is that public health systems have upgraded their facilities for better use of resources by leveraging technology to provide better patient outcomes. In Singapore, this has been powered by Austco Healthcare (ASX: AHC) which has been awarded a $1.6m contract for its nurse call system
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ClearVue inks US manufacturing deal for energy-generating window glaze
As the world continues its push for renewable energy sources, smart building materials company ClearVue (ASX: CPV) has extended its reach into the lucrative US market through a manufacturing and distribution deal with Philadelphia glass company Graboyes. The 5-year deal provides Graboyes with exclusive rights in the State of Pennsylvania to manufacture and distribute ClearVue’s
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Deepfake R&D breakthrough as Crowd Media commences AI-powered telehealth Proof of Concept
Deepfake – it’s incredible technology that can create life-like replicas of celebrities so accurately that audiences often can’t tell the difference between the original and the deepfake. Harnessing the power of this technology, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has made a technological breakthrough which could soon see the tech used to solve real
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Another digital payments business live as Novatti reports $5.3m quarterly sales record
As more of the global population transitions towards a cashless society, fintech company Novatti Group’s (ASX: NOV) newest digital payments business – a merchant acquiring division, is now live, in what was a record-breaking September quarter for the company. The merchant acquiring business has been on Novatti’s agenda for the past 12 months and is
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Pointsbet building huge database of potential US customers through cash competitions app
Although they only have live operations in 7 US States, the marketing prowess of bookmaker Pointsbet (ASX: PBH) is in full swing with a huge pipeline of more than 500,000 Americans that are ready to be tapped on the shoulder the moment they secure the relevant regulatory approvals. It’s that glorious time of the year
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Bubs expands into into new $20 billion dairy product market
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised milk powder brands, it’s only now that Bubs (ASX: BUB) is tapping into the cow milk powder market which is estimated to generate $20 billion in global sales annually. That’s because the $46.8 million in sales generated by Bubs in FY21 was primarily from their portfolio of
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Apiam acquires Horsham Veterinary Hospital to continue regional expansion strategy
The rapidly increasing number of pet owners in Western Victoria will soon have access to new industry leading vet services with Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) acquiring Horsham Veterinary Hospital as part of their expansion strategy in regional growth corridors. The acquisition will see Horsham Veterinary Hospital join eight other clinics owned by Apiam in
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Following successful Australian relaunch, Toys“R”Us to be re-established in UK
Although it may have been a flagship brand linked to childhood joy and ‘test riding’ bikes around the store, the newest generation of children in the UK will soon be seeing the Toys“R”Us (ASX: TOY) brand for the first time with The Company confirming it will be re-launched in 2022 across the ditch. The planned
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Camplify emerging as ASX darling with $7.7m RV sharing portfolio acquisition
For many Australians and New Zealanders it’s going to be a Summer of domestic vacationing which campervan sharing platform Camplify (ASX: CHL) is readying for with the acquisition of Mighway and SHAREaCAMPER. With the addition of Mighway and SHAREaCAMPER from Tourism Holdings (NZE: THL), Camplify adds 900 recreational vehicles to their peer-to-peer sharing portfolio in
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Bio-Gene formalises commercial deal with Evergreen for natural insecticides
With increased resistance to chemical pesticides set to be one of the biggest problems facing farmers, agriculture tech company Bio-Gene (ASX: BGT) has been called upon by insecticide manufacturer Evergreen Garden Care to develop natural products in the E.U., U.K., Australia and New Zealand. The partnership comes in the form of a commercial development agreement
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New sales record for Harris Technology with bigger retail holidays still to come
Without holidays to throw our discretionary spending at, Aussies are online shopping in droves as evidenced by the sustained revenue growth reported by Harris Technology (ASX: HT8). But for investors, it could just be the start of something even bigger with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day right around the corner. Since the
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Apiam revenues up 16% with friendly climate conditions set to provide Spring tailwinds
Coming to terms with the pandemic, pet ownership has soared in Australia as we turn to animal companionship which has delivered a big boost in revenue for Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) and their nation-wide network of vet clinics. Despite the quarter traditionally being the quietest for Apiam, the Company has reported $34.6m in revenue
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Hardly rewarding as Cashrewards crumbles, Board endorses low-ball takeover
It was just 10 months ago that fintech company Cashrewards (ASX: CRW) successfully raised $65 million at an IPO offer price of $1.73 per share. Fast forward to today and it seems there will be no reward on the horizon for shareholders with the Board unanimously recommending they accept an all-cash takeover offer at just
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Epsilon taps into Jamaican cannabis supply through manufacturing deal for HummingBud
While some of us best associate Jamaica with their bobsled team, our more switched-on counterparts may better associate the nation with their high quality cannabis which will soon be manufactured for public consumption by Epsilon Healthcare (ASX: EPN) in Australia. The future supply comes with Epsilon entering into a 2-year manufacturing agreement with Jamaican cannabis
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Telehealth thriving as Doctor Care Anywhere record 41,000 new customers
With substantially increased awareness around healthcare, demand for remote health services is booming with telehealth provider Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX: DOC) reporting record consultations even with the lifting of lockdown restrictions. For the quarter ended 30 September 2021, Doctor Care Anywhere reported 41,000 new customers having their first ever DOC consultation. Growth in Europe was
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Novatti to drive Malaysia into the digital payments era with ATX acquisition
Having flagged South East Asia as a target for their global expansion, fintech company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) is set to boost its payment services in the region with the attractive acquisition of ATX and its digital payment network in Malaysia with plans to grow it further. Founded in 2011, ATX was recognised as a
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Incentivise puts Southern Queensland racing and breeding on the map as investors follow
In the lead up to the Melbourne Cup, it’s likely you’ll be hearing the name Incentivise, a horse who has stormed to Cup favouritism after his dominant win in the Caulfield Cup. But well before his Group 1 winning accolades were achieved, the boom horse’s humble beginnings trace back to Southern Queensland, a horse racing
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HUB24 acquires Class to create wealth management fintech giant
Over the next 20 years, more than $3.5 trillion of wealth is set to be transferred from the Baby Boomer generation to their beneficiaries. Foreseeing the administration of this wealth management as a hugely lucrative market, fintech company HUB24 (ASX: HUB) is set to acquire market leader Class Limited (ASX: CL1) at an impressive premium
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Launch of Verv international bank accounts readies Novatti for EU expansion
Digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has strengthened its capabilities in Europe with the launch of Verv, a new business payments and banking service in that market. Using Verv, customers in Europe (business and personal) are able to open a digital bank account with its own unique IBAN – International Bank Account Number –
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Qantas capitalises on Sydney property boom with sale of land for $802m
After being one of the hardest hit stocks by the pandemic, Qantas Group (ASX: QAN) finally has some light at the end of the tunnel where they will emerge from financial ruin in a handier position following the sale of surplus land rights in the heart of Sydney for $802 million. The land is located
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Adveritas pay-per-click product first to be integrated into Google Cloud Marketplace
Just two years ago, you probably noticed advertising in public spaces like billboards and train stations. But with the onset of a pandemic, much of that spend has been redirected towards online mediums in response to societal changes that have sent our entire lives online. And with that shift, the significant mass of advertising spend
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Rising death rates Propel demand for funeral services
Despite the awkwardness of a pandemic with death being talked about more than ever, Propel Funeral Partners (ASX: PFP) have been diligently handling the sensitivity of increasing death rates which has resulted in greater demand for funeral services. For the Quarter ended 30 September 2021, Propel has reported a 13% increase in revenue compared to
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Classified: XTEK receives $1.5m order for ballistic armour from US Government
An undisclosed US Federal Government department is set to beef up its protection with the order of $1.5 million worth of specialist ballistic armour products from defence manufacturer XTEK (ASX: XTE). The $1.5m order (USD $1.1m) was placed with XTEK’s wholly-owned subsidiary HighCom Armor Solutions which specialises in advanced ballistic body armour. “By leveraging advanced
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Major bank backs neolender Wisr with new $225m vehicle loan warehouse
If you can’t beat them, join them. This is exactly what one unnamed Big 4 bank is doing with neolender Wisr (ASX: WZR) as the senior funder of their new $225 million vehicle financing warehouse as more Australians transition away from traditional banking. The new warehouse will upsize Wisr’s existing $127m facility which will be
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Rewardle foregoes fees in preference of equity stake in BNPL SplitPay
Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime. This is the mantra being undertaken by marketing tech company Rewardle (ASX: RXH) which is passing on up to $60k worth of fees for a 1% equity stake in buy-now-pay-later operator SplitPay. At that ratio,
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Preparing for a banking licence, Novatti increases its stake in proposed neobank
There is an air of confidence around digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) which has increased its equity stake in their neobank subsidiary, giving the Aussie fintech a 70% stake in the business expected to be granted its banking license soon. Already a global financial institution, banking services have been on the agenda for
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Dutch rejoice as Collins Foods targets 130 new KFC stores in The Netherlands
One of the world’s most progressive populations in the world is set to enjoy the pleasures of Kentucky Fried Chicken with Collins Foods (ASX: CKF) taking a major step forward in their European expansion project, signing a franchise agreement to launch KFC in The Netherlands. The corporate franchise agreement (CFA) with KFC Europe enables Collins
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Finland’s focus on child cyber safety secures Spacetalk with Nordic smartwatch distribution
Increasing prevalence of dark corners on the internet has prompted the nation of Finland to increase child cybersecurity awareness in the Nordic region with tech company Spacetalk (ASX: SPA) one of the beneficiaries, securing national distribution of their smartwatches via telecommunications giant Elisa Corporation. The deal will see the Spacetalk Adventurer stocked across all of
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FBR homebuilding robot lands $500k contract to construct 8 townhouses
Construction companies, beware the name Hadrian because his (maybe her?) rising popularity has secured robotics company FBR (ASX: FBR) for the construction of 8 townhouses in Western Australia. The deal is FBR’s first multi-home Wall as a Service™ contract where they will deploy their Hadrian X® construction robot to a residential development site in St
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Healthia eyes New Zealand expansion as Directors buy up $2.85m of shares
Shareholders of allied health company Healthia (ASX: HLA) will be pleased to see its Board of Directors committing to their expansion plans by opening up their wallets, backing the Company’s upwards trajectory by purchasing a large parcel of shares themselves. This is exactly what Board members Glen Richards, Paul Wilson, Lisa Dalton, and Wesley Coote
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Focus on elite cleaning services lands Millennium two new contracts for Westfield shopping centres
Cleaning and crowd control specialists Millennium Services Group (ASX:MIL) have been given a big boost to their Victorian operations, securing a 5-year extension to continue providing cleaning services to two of the state’s largest shopping centres. The contract extensions have been awarded by Scentre Group (ASX: SCG), the owner and operator of Westfield living centres
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MSL Solutions acquires OrderMate with backing from top US equity firm
Capitalising on the rise of contactless hospitality which has been accelerated by COVID-19, tech company MSL Solutions (ASX: MSL) is expanding its operations with the backing of Taubman Capital to acquire OrderMate and its 2,400 customers that use the mobile ordering platform. The acquisition expands MSL’s tech suite which has primarily been point-of-sale (POS) products
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Eying commercialisation of conversational AI, Crowd Media strengthens Board with appointment of Sytze Voulon
Having long flagged 2022 as the biggest year of their conversational commerce platform, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has bolstered its Board of Directors with the appointment of Sytze Voulon who most recently oversaw an $885 million merger. Appointed CEO of Synlab Analytics & Services in 2019, Voulon led the division of Synlab
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MGC Pharma receives first US orders of oral spray for COVID-positive patients
The ball is now rolling for medicinal cannabis company MGC Pharma (ASX: MXC) for their entry into the United States, having received their first orders from AMC Holdings as part of plans to fast-track regulatory approval for phytocannabinoid-derived medicines in the US. The order is for 1000 units of CimetrA™ which are manufactured at MGC’s
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NSX in discussions to launch a new Exchange in Saudi Arabia
The awkward sibling to Australia’s largest stock exchange could soon be mixing with a new crowd with the National Securities Exchange (ASX: NSX) commencing discussions with a Middle Eastern conglomerate to explore a new exchange in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The discussions come in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi-based Abilitii
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Online mentoring trend emerges as Art of Mentoring expands to globally
Within the changing landscape of professional development, the popularity of online meetings has accelerated the global expansion of human resources tech company AD1 (ASX: AD1) to expand their online mentoring platform, Art of Mentoring, globally via a partnership with HR.com. By linking up with HR.com, Art of Mentoring will provide mentoring programs for HR professionals
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Institutional investors back Healthia with $44.5m to accelerate 170% growth
Given the impressive portfolio growth that Healthia (ASX: HLA) has delivered over the past three years, institutional investors have been keen for more of the allied health company with many missing out on their latest capital raise which was heavily oversubscribed. Making Healthia attractive has been the continued growth of their allied health network which
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Sigma takes on Wesfarmers in bidding war for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, Priceline
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (ASX: API) has become the belle of the pharmacy industry with Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) launching a late unsolicited offer to acquire API at a premium to the current offer on the table from retail giant Wesfarmers (ASX: WES). The bid from Sigma is a surprising one given Wesfarmers submitted their
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Building up to utilise airspace, PARKD lands $1.5m parking construction contract
As population growth drives Australian cities towards similar profiles of its international metropolis counterparts, the future need to build upwards is one imminent according to car park construction company PARKD (ASX: PKD) which has been awarded a major contract in Perth. The contract comes from car dealership John Hughes Group and is valued at $1.5
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Novatti extends partnership with Ripple for cross-border payments into Thailand
Expanding their global network for cross-border payments, Aussie fintech company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has taken their relationship with crypto solutions company Ripple to the next level, adding Thailand to their network of international remittance corridors. Under the expanded agreement Novatti will utilise RippleNet, Ripple’s global financial network, to process transactions with the first Thai
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Clean TeQ secures another wastewater treatment system contract
With more corporate attention being paid to environmental sustainability, wastewater treatment company Clean TeQ Water (ASX: CNQ) continues to emerge at the forefront of water tech having secured their fifth contract for the year to highlight interest in their tech solutions. This latest contract has been awarded to Clean TeQ by agriculture company Loris H
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HITIQ partners with Scottish Rugby for concussion sensors to improve player welfare
As the world’s largest non-helmeted contact sport, it was only a matter of time until administrators sought new means to reduce concussions with Scottish Rugby on the front foot, engaging sportstech company HITIQ (ASX: HIQ) for their impact sensor tech to be trialled across their national teams in all major competitions. Under the agreement, more
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Populations out exploring in mass as Beam receives 5,000 more satellite communication device orders
As the world opens up alongside mass vaccination rollouts, populations are getting outside in droves to explore the post-pandemic world as evidenced by unexpected sales for Beam Communications (ASX: BCC) of their satellite hotspot devices. The sales come as an order for 5,000 Iridium GO! from leading satellite services company Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM)
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Zoom2u gathering momentum as Telstra signs on for deliveries within 2 hours
With fast door-to-door delivery expected by Australian consumers that have been online shopping through the pandemic, delivery tech company Zoom2u (ASX: Z2U) is racking up business clients keen for their goods to be delivered within 2 hours. Such clients don’t come much bigger than telecommunications giant Telstra (ASX: TLS) which has linked up with Zoom2u,
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G8 Education enters in-home childcare market as families adapt to working from home
Alongside the rise in parents opting to work from home, the childcare landscape has changed notably over the past year with national operator G8 Education (ASX: GEM) set to diversify their services with entry into in-home services via the acquisition of Leor Pty Ltd. Although still very small in comparison to G8’s national network, Leor
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Rothwell acquisition edges Healthia to becoming largest physiotherapy operator in Australia
Already Australia’s largest and fastest growing allied health portfolio, healthcare operator Healthia (ASX: HLA) has further strengthened its position in the physiotherapy market with the acquisition of Rothwell Physiotherapy in Brisbane. The addition continues a string of acquisitions which included four clinics last month as part of Healthia’s commitment to deploy $20 million towards acquisitions
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Infrastructure contracts rolling in for Decmil with $88m Western Region roads upgrade
Accelerated by the tree-change seeking Victorians that have shifted away from metropolitan Melbourne, massive infrastructure upgrades are underway across regional Victoria with construction company Decmil (ASX: DCG) securing their second big contract within a few months. The contract awarded by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is valued at $88.7 million to Decmil which will immediately
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PointsBet appointed wagering partner of Austin FC, opens access to giant state of Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas. And that includes the population of 29 million which alone is larger than all of Australia, opening up a lucrative expansion opportunity to Aussie sports betting company PointsBet (ASX: PBH) which has been appointed the Exclusive Sportsbook Partner of Major League Soccer team Austin FC. The appointment will give PointsBet
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Complii to offer off-market investment opportunities with acquisition of PrimaryMarkets
Investors keen to gain early exposure to rising companies before they list publicly will soon be able to do so via Complii Fintech (ASX: CF1) which is set to acquire investments platform Primary Markets via an off-market takeover. The proposed acquisition has been confirmed in the form of a Bid Implementation Agreement which would see
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Universal Biosensors partners with Peter Mac for handheld cancer diagnosis device
A handheld device which can remotely diagnose the presence of cancer cells is on the horizon with biotech company Universal Biosensors (ASX: UBI) partnering with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on the project. Under the agreement, Peter Mac will supply cancer patient samples to Universal Biosensors which will use the plasma samples in their trials
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Why this AI microcap may be on the radar of billion dollar eCommerce unicorns
Besides their names, there are a lot more similarities that could one day be unlocked between tech unicorn CM.com (AMS: CMCOM), which recently surpassed USD $1 billion market cap, and microcap artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8). Both conversational commerce companies are headquartered in the Netherlands with CM.com having just surpassed the billion dollar
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Pandemic sex toy sales fund Delecta’s uranium exploration
Having looked after ourselves through the pandemic as evidenced by their $16.5 million in sex toy sales over the past year, quasi-explorer Delecta (ASX: DLC) is seeking to multiply that revenue in the form of rising uranium prices. Yes, you did read that right. While dabbling in mineral exploration, Delecta has continued to operare its
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SportsHero launches eSports predictor designed to beat the bookies
Given the massive amounts of money wagered by professional punters that utilise algorithms designed around sports statistics, tech company SportsHero (ASX: SHO) is trying their hand at eSports with a ‘Predictor’ they claim can exploit bookmaker mispricings of eSports matches. The Predictor, which they label as state-of-the-art, correctly predicted 125 match winners out of 189
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ISA to open new VR entertainment venue in busy Sydney shopping centre
Readying for the resumption of normal life as foot traffic increases, entertainment company ISA Group (ASX: IDZ) has confirmed it will be launching its fourth virtual reality entertainment centre in one of Sydney’s busiest shopping districts in November 2021. The FREAK Entertainment venue will be located in the entertainment section of Macquarie Centre in Sydney,
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AssetOwl signs first Victorian real estate agency for virtual inspection platform
Amid functional changes in the real estate market which have been accelerated by the pandemic, property tech company AssetOwl (ASX: AO1) has signed their first Victorian real estate agency for their virtual inspection platform Pirsee. Signing of the agency, which AssetOwl has chosen not to name, comes after a nine month partnership with the Real
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Little Green Pharma enters race to treat mental illness with psychedelic medicines
Advancing their research and development for medicinal cannabis applications, Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) has joined the global movement for use of psychedelics for treatment of mental illness having secured regulatory approval to supply psilocybin. The approvals come in the form of a Schedule 9 licence granted by the WA Department of Health which enables
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BlueBet shares tumble after Virginia calls out their lack of bookmaking experience
Akin to a fresh graduate applying for a job they are not qualified for, Aussie bookmaker BlueBet (ASX: BBT) has withdrawn its sportsbetting licence application in the State of Virginia as recommended by the State citing a lack of experience operating in the United States. By withdrawing their application rather than having it rejected by
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Military spending rises alongside geopolitical tensions as Orbital strengthens Singapore ties
While passenger travel across international borders has been subdued due to the pandemic, aviation developments for unmanned vehicles have accelerated with Aussie tech company Orbital Corporation (ASX: OEC) ticking off another milestone of their ambitious drone engine development plans. Specialists in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for military use, Orbital has strengthened ties with a strategic
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Flight Centre doubles down on travel outlook with expansion of corporate business to Japan
As one of the hardest hit stocks by COVID-19 with its shares still trading at less than half their pre-pandemic price, Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) is supremely confident in international travel resuming soon, expanding their FCM Travel business to Japan via a joint venture with NSF Engagement Corporation. FCM Travel is one of the Corporate
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Yep, cannabis-infused beer is a thing and Althea is brewing it in Canada
The ever progressive Canadians just know how to have fun which is just one reason cannabis-infused beverages are proving a major hit in the Great White North. Seeking to capitalising on this trend is medicines and recreational cannabis company Althea (ASX: AGH) which has partnered with beer giant The Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) to
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Investing in local tech jobs, Novatti revenues jump 55% on digital payments growth
As the world circles Australia’s thriving fintech industry which produced the largest takeover in Australian history, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) is staking its claim as a rising star on the global stage which has seen its revenue jump 55% amid a recent hiring spree. Although they are not as well known as
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Healthia ascends as Australia’s fastest growing allied health provider
Increased attention to our health and wellbeing is driving the growth of healthcare company Healthia (ASX: HLA) which is realising commercial synergies between its podiatry, physiotherapy and optometry divisions to report a 52% increase in revenue to $140.4 million. Of particular interest to investors will be the fact that 9.1% of that was attributed to
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Regional expansion strategy paying dividends as Apiam profits jump again
Continued expansion of Australia’s population beyond capital cities is seeing an influx of residents and jobs in regional towns which has resulted in veterinary clinic operator Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) delivering a 24% jump in profit, capitalising on pet ownership and dairy industry trends. For FY21, Apiam has reported revenue of $126.2 million which
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Online shopping and home office upgrades send Harris Technology profits soaring 73%
It’s remarkable to think that a profitable eCommerce stock would be trading on the ASX at less than 1x revenue but that’s the case for undervalued retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) which has reported a 73% jump in profit. The bumper result comes alongside a 206% increase in revenue to $41.8 million compared to last
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Lending for financial wellness, Wisr swings towards profitability with 280% revenue growth
Fresh off a major marketing campaign which saw their branding projected into millions of Aussie households as broadcast partners of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, neo-lender Wisr (ASX: WZR) have reported 280% revenue growth to be eyeing profitability for the first time in their short history. Emerging as the non-bank lender of choice amongst the
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BNPL customer growth slows, Was Afterpay’s $39 billion sale the swindle of the century?
Following the $39 billion takeover from global payments company Square, early stage investors of Afterpay (ASX: APT) will be pleased the deal was done prior to the release of their FY21 results which show the handbrake has been pulled on growth in the BNPL market. While the percentage figures at the top of their results
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Acquisition spree continues as Apiam adds another vet clinic amid pet ownership boom
Further consolidating their position as the largest operator of regional veterinary clinics, Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) is continuing its acquisition spree with Harbour City Veterinary Surgery the latest to join their network at a time when pet ownership has soared. The clinic is located in Gladstone, Queensland, which is a rapidly growing town south-east
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Family planning surges through the pandemic as Monash IVF report record demand
Riding the tailwinds of the pandemic which has led to a fundamental shift in family planning and wellness, fertility experts Monash IVF (ASX: MVF) have reported a raft of new business for their reproductive services which resulted in a 117% increase in profit as demand for IVF has surged. Reporting their FY21 results, Monash IVF
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Aspermont to take on Fresh Equities with online Placement platform for cap raising
The old school broker model is fading with online access to investors enabling public companies to reach more investors instantly. This concept of digital capital raises from sophisticated investors has been dominated by Fresh Equities since 2017 but keen for a slice of the action, media company Aspermont (ASX: ASP) has declared intentions to enter
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Six College Football programs partner with HitIQ in fight against concussions
As one of the world’s highest contact team sports, American Football has had a nasty history of concussions that don’t see its deadliest effects until the post-playing phase of careers but with a focus to maximise player lifetime welfare, six leading US Colleges have signed up to sportstech company HitIQ’s (ASX: HIQ) concussion analytics. The
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Retail investors powering market to all-time highs as SelfWealth doubles trader activity
In a generational event that saw a major influx of investors entering the sharemarket looking to capitalise on the low prices, these same Mum & Dad investors as well as the younger generation have not only driven the market recovery but are now the engine pushing the economy to new heights. This was reflected in
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US Government endorses WhiteHawk cybersecurity scorecards with contract extension
Although exchanges are more akin to the sharemarket and cryptocurrency, the application of cybersecurity as an asset is being backed by the US Government which has extended its contract with exchange operator WhiteHawk (ASX: WHK). The deal is an Option that has been exercised by the US Federal Government following on from an earlier deal
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Vulcan signs Nico Rosberg’s Extreme-E racing team as ambassadors for Zero Carbon Lithium
Owners of the largest lithium resource in Europe, Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) is set for a big increase in marketing exposure with the signing of Nico Rosberg, the 2016 Formula One World Champion, as their brand ambassador along with his Rosberg X Racing (RXR) team in the Extreme-E racing league. Extreme-E, a racing league, is
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Exceeding revenue guidance, total Class platform users increase 123%
Less than 12 months since launching their latest product with a first mover advantage, wealth management software company Class Limited (ASX: CL1) has reported a 25% increase in revenue having delivered a product that the wealth administration industry had been screaming out for. Long-time leaders in the superannuation sector courtesy of their Class SMSF software,
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More clinic acquisitions sees Healthia’s allied health portfolio grow 109%
109% portfolio growth over three years is the stuff of dreams for professional investors but for healthcare company Healthia (ASX: HLA) it’s a reality, with the nationwide operator’s latest acquisition taking their total allied health businesses to 217. Those 217 businesses which span podiatry, physiotherapy, optometry, audiology, retail and manufacturing is more than double the
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Former Air Force Captain appointed by Crowd Media for commercialisation takeoff
President of the United States, Royal Family and now Crowd Media (ASX: CM8). It may not be a linear progression but the disruptive artificial intelligence company is following the time-tested trend of appointing an exceptional military leader to drive its next phase of growth with Idan Schmorak confirmed as its new CEO. A former officer
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to expand quickfire home loans with Ferocia fintech acquisition
With house prices across Australia continuing to soar, the market for home loans is heating up as the major banks seek to capture the younger tech-savvy generation with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) confirming their acquisition of fintech business Ferocia for $116 million. The acquisition is driven by Bendigo Bank’s response to changes in
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West Virginia… mountain mama… Take me home, to get my bet on…
Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong, West Virginia…. mountain mama, Take me home, to get my bet on… A slight tweak to the John Denver classic could soon be a new theme song for the Mountain State with bookmaker PointsBet (ASX: PBH) securing regulatory approval to commence its sports betting operations
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Unanimous Board support for merger to create vocational education giant
The new kids on the block in the higher education sector continue to make waves at a time when their traditional rivals are being forced to slash jobs with confirmation that the proposed merger of iCollege (ASX: ICT) and RedHill Education (ASX: RDH) has received unanimous support from both Board of Directors. The merger will
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ISA to expand VR gaming for use in military and defence training
The ultra realism of first person shooter (FPS) gaming could take on a whole new level with virtual reality entertainment company ISA Group (ASX: IDZ) acquiring VR production studio Red Cartel with the intent of developing VR for use in military and defence operations. Unlike ISA whose primary VR tech is designed for consumer entertainment
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Accounting tech upgrades see Reckon boost customers by 22% as profits flow
As the low cost alternative to accounting operation, more businesses are switching their bookkeeping software over to cloud-based Reckon (ASX: RKN) following its transition to cloud-based software, boosting its clientele by 22%. The investment in their tech stack continues to grow the business to now boast more than 106,000 small business customers with a variety
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New jurisdictions beckon for Novatti and their global expansion plans
Fresh off their 9th consecutive quarter of record processing revenue, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has their sights on new markets via international expansion where the fintech company has applied for operating licences in new jurisdictions. It follows a hugely successful fintech model of acquiring regulatory licences and monetising them by leveraging their
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Cars returning to the road as Smart Parking boosts portfolio with acquisition of 68 new sites
As smart city technology continues to be adopted world wide, parking specialists Smart Parking (ASX: SPZ) have boosted their European portfolio with the acquisition of Enterprise Parking Solutions which includes their 68 sites under management for a minimal fee. The addition of EPS and their managed parking sites for $1.54 million increases Smart Parking’s total
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RE/Max signs with Openn as home buyers flock to online auctions
Within the digitisation of our lives which was accelerated by a global pandemic, interest from home buyers with a preference for online auctions continues to grow with real estate network RE/Max the latest to partner with property tech company Openn Negotiation (ASX: OPN) and their online auction platform. Despite the pandemic-enforced lockdowns which have limited
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Pharmaxis enters final dosing round of revolutionary cancer treatment drug
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Parenting app Tinybeans growing as Lego extends partnership
Operating one of the most popular gateways to parents, Lego has extended its marketing partnership with parenting tech company Tinybeans (ASX: TNY) for a third year, continuing a strong partnership that has delivered return on investment for the toy manufacturer. As one of the most recognisable brands in the world, the partnership specifically revolves around
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Commuter growth forecasted as PARKD collaborates with Axiom on smarter construction
Continued urban expansion and population growth is sending Australian capital cities towards the metropolis’ akin to megacities where it’s becoming critical for infrastructure to be built smart where upwards growth will soon be the only viable option. Without the resources to take on the biggest construction companies, Axiom Properties (ASX: AXI) and PARKD (ASX: PKD)
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It may not have had the sex appeal of the big BNPL acquisition that rocked the ASX yesterday but M&A activity is thriving in the digital space albeit IT services provider Cirrus Networks (ASX: CNW) was insulted by the takeover offer received from telecommunications provider Webcentral (ASX: WCG). Unanimously recommending their shareholders reject the offer
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With a drama filled weekend that resulted in the relocation of several AFL and NRL matches rescheduled in response to snap lockdowns, one sport remains consistent as a rock and a money spinner for Governments, having thrived since the start of the pandemic – horse racing. At the same time as a mass exodus from
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Talking Head platform progresses as Directors go chips in on Crowd Media’s artificial intelligence
Alongside an impressive financial turnaround where artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) improved its cash flow by 46% in the June Quarter, its Directors like what they are seeing behind closed doors, significantly increasing their holdings over the quarter. On target to commercialise their Talking Head platform in 2022 (a voice-and-visual platform powered by
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Beston lands the big cheese with $20 million mozzarella deal
Taking a bit of the stringy goodness that is cheese on pizza, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re eating mozzarella produced by Beston Global Food Company (ASX: BFC) which has secured a contract to produce about 3,600 million tonnes of mozzarella per annum. The supply deal will see Beston produce around 50% of all
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It may be frowned upon in many circles, in fact it’s downright illegal, but that hasn’t stopped one ASX-listed company which has undergone some whacky share price movements to actively encourage insider trading amongst its shareholders. To the relief of market regulators, Insider Trading is the latest product launched by wine distribution company Digital Wine
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Revenue records tumble as Novatti scales new heights in digital payments era
Few companies have been as well positioned for the digital transformation accelerated by a global pandemic than digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) which has capped off a monumental year of fintech deals with record payment processing revenues. Generating $4.9 million in sales revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, Novatti also set
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3 small caps under $1 to benefit from Commonwealth Bank’s mass branch closures
As Aussies continue to shift towards a cashless economy, Commonwealth Bank has confirmed it will be closing 10% of their branch network at lunchtime for reduced operating hours in response to declining foot traffic as we move all our banking and finance needs online. Where branches traditionally facilitated cash transactions, the declining use of cash
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Bidding war ends with Japara recommending aged care takeover at 81% premium
Despite the struggles endured by aged care operators through the pandemic, business has been booming for most, including Japara Healthcare (ASX: JHC) whose Board of Directors is recommending a $588 million takeover offer from rival Calvary after a spirited bidding war. The offer for Japara’s 50 homes and five retirement villages that house more than
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Harris Technology to build on record sales with launch of new eCommerce channel
Lockdowns lead to increased online shopping. With the financial data we have seen across the last 18 months, there is no disputing this equation as Australians have flocked online in droves leading tech retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) to report $5.13 million in monthly sales through June. While the record monthly sales sat alongside record
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Mighty Craft to launch Better Beer as Australia’s newest zero-carb beer
Fresh from completing their $29 million capital raise last week, beverage company Mighty Craft (ASX: MCL) has confirmed its entry into the zero-carb beer market which will extend its footprint in the healthy alcoholic beverage sector. The launch of ‘Better Beer’ will be facilitated via a new partnership between social media company The Inspired Unemployed
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Etherstack lands big kahuna with $11.6m Samsung 5G integration deal
When working in telecommunications, a tick of approval doesn’t come much bigger than one from Samsung which has agreed to integrate wireless tech company Etherstack’s (ASX: ESK) products into their 5G networks. The 5-year deal valued at $11.6m will see Samsung embed Etherstack’s MCPTX network component into their 5G networks. This will enable the facilitation
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Amongst the many inconveniences brought upon by the global pandemic, lovelorn singles across Asia have had a difficult time finding ‘the one’ prompting matchmaker Love Group (ASX:LVE) to consider expanding beyond its flagship South-East Asian markets. Reporting cash receipts of $690k for the Quarter ended 30 June 2021, it was a 11% improvement on the
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PointsBet enters Arizona by partnering with the Yavapai-Apache Nation
Fresh from the legalisation of online sports betting in the State of Arizona, bookmaker PointsBet (ASX: PBH) has entered the desert state via a deal with the Yavapai-Apache Nation to launch betting operations within their Cliff Castle Casino Hotel. The partnership comes just a few months after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey legalised sports betting in
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Mach7 secures top US healthcare network on $4.3m medical imaging deal
Medical imaging specialist Mach7 (ASX: M7T) has consolidated its position in the lucrative US market by securing Advocate Aurora Health (AAH), one of the largest integrated healthcare networks, on their full suite of medtech software. The 5-year deal is valued at $4.3m to Mach7 and increases the existing relationship between the two companies with AAH
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Malaysian Government orders VIP Gloves to shut down all operations
The world could soon have a shortage of disposable gloves with rising COVID cases in Malaysia prompting mass lockdowns, including the halting of operations for manufacturer VIP Gloves (ASX: VIP) which has been one of the biggest beneficiaries from the pandemic. The operational update comes as initial lockdowns in Selangor first introduced on July 3
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Forbidden Foods enter lucrative Philippines market ripe for health foods
Home to a population of 110 million with a rapidly growing middle-class, health food company Forbidden Foods (ASX: FFF) has entered the lucrative Philippines market via a distribution deal for their toddler nutrition brand FUNCH and plant-based food brand Sensory Mill. The exclusive distribution deal has been inked with Manila-based Moshi Wellness who have been
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It’s not coming home but English soccer fans could soon have beers delivered to their seats
There will be no trophy coming home for English soccer fans but the next best thing for them could be beers delivered to their seats at games with Manchester City engaging sportstech company MSL Solutions (ASX: MSL) for point-of-sale terminals at their stadiums. The 450 POS terminals will be installed at their home ground, Etihad
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Youfoodz to cut losses by voting in favour of opportune takeover by HelloFresh
An extraordinary period for shareholders in meal delivery company Youfoodz (ASX: YFZ) is set to come to a close, albeit many are likely to be disgruntled with the Company recommending a takeover bid from rival HelloFresh at a whopping 57% discount on their IPO price just 8 months earlier. The takeover has come by way
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Wesfarmers to enter healthcare with $687m takeover of Priceline
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Regulators approve LiveVerdure’s turmeric capsules to alleviate joint pain
Joint pain continues to emerge as one of the most debilitating conditions among Australia’s aging population but that can now be addressed with superfoods company LiveVerdure’s (ASX: LV1) latest product TheraJoint+, turmeric capsules that have been approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA). TheraJoint+ is part of LiveVerdure’s 13 Seeds brand and is the brand’s
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Who Dat? Drew Brees signs with PointsBet as global ambassador
Just hanging up the cleats a few months ago, future NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback Drew Brees will not be lost to sporting fans around the world having quickly been snapped up by sportsbetting company PointsBet (ASX: PBH) as their newest brand ambassador. Brees, who was loved by all NFL fans as one of the greatest quarterbacks
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Online shopping booms as Harris Technology reports 209% sales increase
In the wake of a pandemic which has led to much more time spent at home, Australians have been a productive bunch, spending big on technology products. That spending has shown no signs of slowing down either, with eCommerce company Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) reporting a 209% increase in revenue to $42 million. Interestingly, the
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CleanSpace sales plummet following opportunistic IPO just months earlier
Investors who participated in the IPO of respiratory equipment manufacturer CleanSpace (ASX: CSX) will be concerned as to how the company can turn their fortunes around, following a massive decline in sales which keen pundits had expected in the wake of a recovering pandemic. For the Half-Year ended 30 June 2021, CleanSpace generated $10.2m from
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Australian First – Carnarvon launches venture to produce renewable diesel and graphene
Fresh off their declaration to be a net-zero carbon emissions business before 2050, oil and gas company Carnarvon Petroleum (ASX: CVN) has committed $2.6 million into a joint venture project aiming to produce renewable diesel and other sustainable products, including graphene. The fund will secure a 50% equity stake in the venue in partnership with
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Healthia expands in Queensland and Tasmania with attractive clinic acquisitions
It hasn’t taken long for allied healthcare operator Healthia (ASX: HLA) to get the ball rolling in the new financial year, acquiring three new businesses in Queensland and Tasmania under their annual commitment to deploy $20m towards growth each year. The acquisitions include two optometry businesses in North Queensland and one physiotherapy clinic in Tasmania.
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Since offering their last capital raise to accelerate growth, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has increased its market cap by more than 200% which was one reason institutions were keen to get involved with the Aussie fintech and their latest expansion plans. The cornerstone of what will be a total $45 million raise
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Pharmaxis streamlines operations with $2m sale of Australian distribution rights
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Harris Technology hits $1m milestone in monthly eBay sales as winning streak continues
It seems that Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has the Midas Touch because everything they’ve been a part of recently has turned to gold. Fresh off a record Prime Day in sales on Amazon, Harris Technology has reported a bumper result on eBay to generate $1.1 million in sales, their first 7-figure month. Impressively, the online
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Apiam expands equine vet footprint in Queensland in time for breeding season
Fresh from the Queensland Winter Carnival where horse racing has taken centre stage in the state for the past month, veterinary clinic operator Apiam Animal Health (ASX: AHX) will be coming home with a prized trophy having acquired Scenic Rim Vets for $16 million. Scenic Rim Vets is made up of clinics in Beaudesert, a
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Medibank to refund customers $105m in unclaimed health insurance rebates
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Pandemic car sales in cruise control as Autosports Group adds major Mazda dealership
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Quick rebound, Southern Cross Media inks affiliate advertising deal with Network 10
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Prime Day bonanza as Harris Technology capitalises on EOFY spending with record sales
Coming to an End of the Financial Year where Australians have spent more time working from home than ever before, many have cottoned on to the opportunity to claim sizable tax deductions by upgrading their home offices. And the big winner – Harris Technology (ASX: HT8). As the Number 1 ranked seller on Amazon Australia,
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Crowd Media bringing AI to telehealth in Africa with PangeaMed partnership
There’s too many people and not enough medical professionals. For many years, this has been the underlying problem with healthcare in Africa but that could soon change with artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) set to introduce medical AI as a solution. Entry into the African healthcare market has commenced via a Binding Heads
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US real estate agents surging onto RateMyAgent platform in droves
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Sports tech and data analytics company Catapult Sports (ASX: CAT) is set to substantially expand its technology suite with the $45 million acquisition of SBG Sports Software, a tech business originally founded in collaboration with Mercedes F1. With Formula 1 being one of the world’s most lucrative sports that has long been reliant on engineering
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Openpay acquires Payment Assist in largest ever UK BNPL acquisition
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Veris links up with John Holland to capitalise on $110 billion infrastructure pipeline
Australia is growing at a rate faster than developers can handle which is why the big guys are now increasing their resources via partnerships with the little guys, as Veris Australia (ASX: VRS) becomes the latest to be engaged by infrastructure giant John Holland Group. The 18-month Framework Agreement sees John Holland committing to building
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Having recently reported record monthly sales, aquaculture company Ocean Grown Abalone (ASX: OGA) is set to further enhance the marketability of their seafood having applied for special sustainability certification for their Flinders Bay farm. The certification application will be conducted by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an independent body that works to ensure the sustainability
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DC Two launches new vertical offering eco-friendly Bitcoin mining data centres
With the price of Bitcoin appearing to have found its newest support level amid the price boom which sent BTC to it’s all-time high, data centre company DC Two (ASX: DC2) has found an innovative way to capitalise, leasing out modular data centres to miners seeking to reduce their power consumption expenses. The process of
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With such an increase in time spent at home over the past year as a result of the pandemic, it seems not all Australians are enjoying each other’s company as evidenced by the rise in filings from family law specialists AF Legal (ASX: AFL). So busy has the firm been, it’s now added large offices
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Pharmaxis eyes cancer treatment trials in US as dosage study advances
A new treatment for the deadly bone marrow cancer myelofibrosis is one step closer to a FDA application with clinical stage drug development company Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) having successfully completed dosing of the first stage of its current trial. With the first dosing of PXS-5505 confirmed as safe by the study’s safety monitoring committee, Pharmaxis
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White whale secured as iSelect adds Bupa to platform for health insurance comparison
In a deal that has taken many years to execute, online price comparison company iSelect (ASX: ISU) has finally secured an affiliate marketing deal to promote Bupa, Canstar’s ‘Outstanding Value Health Insurance’ National Award winner for 13 years running. Given the public accolades won over the past decade as a household name across Australia, it’s
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Crowd Media showcases disruptive potential with 100% digitally produced doppelganger
Within their latest Proof of Concept, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has showcased the interactive capabilities of its conversational commerce platform where digital avatars of celebrities and influencers can interact with fans, offer advice and unlock new commercial opportunities. In their latest public release of ‘Digital Dom’ – a 100% synthetically produced version
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Prairie Mining commences $1.5 billion litigation against Republic of Poland
The market cap of Prairie Mining (ASX: PDZ) could increase 30x if the small cap mining company is successful in its case against the Republic of Poland having lodged its £806 million Statement of Claim against the nation for depriving it of its investments. The claim (which is equivalent to AUD $1.5 billion or USD
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Delta Drones secures 5-year extension from South32 as mining tech undergoes transformation
Where costs to survey expansive land masses has always been the largest impediment to mining discoveries, the evolution of drone technology is playing a big role in lowering those costs as evidenced by the 5-year extension secured by Delta Drone (ASX: DLT) from South32, one of the world’s largest resource companies. The contract extension continues
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Casino industry in disarray as SkyCity joins list of money-laundering investigations
As an industry which has long been a vital gateway for organised crime, financial crime regulators appear to finally be catching up in the race with SkyCity Entertainment (ASX: SKC) the latest to have their operations probed by AUSTRAC. The investigation was confirmed this morning by the New Zealand-based company which operates SkyCity Adelaide and
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Stealth secures major customer boost via $4.2m acquisition of Skipper Transport Parts
Industrial and automotive supplies company Stealth Global Holdings (ASX: SGI) has secured some of Australia’s largest companies as new clients as part of a $4.2 million acquisition of Skipper Transport Parts, and its 1,250 customers. At present, Skipper is an operating division within AMCAP, a subsidiary of Eagers Automotive Limited (ASX: APE), Australia’s largest automotive
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Adherium submits FDA application for smart inhaler to digitise respiratory treatment
Sufferers of asthma and COPD in the United States could soon have access to a digital inhaler device that will alert them when they have not inhaled enough medication as part of their treatment program with medtech company Adherium (ASX: ADR) submitting an FDA application for their device. The application is for their Hallie® product,
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Nuix confirms profit downgrade as shares keep tumbling with class action pending
Embattled forensic software and data analytics company Nuix (ASX: NXL) is deep in damage control following media reports of questionable practices, today downgrading their revenue forecasts, citing “uncertainty” in their ability to convert upsell opportunities. The market update revises Nuix’s FY21 pro-forma revenue forecast to $173m-$182m, having previously forecast $180m-$185m in April 2021. Pro-forma EBITDA
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Tabcorp bidding war heats up as wagering guru Matt Tripp confirms $4 billion bid
The bidding war for Tabcorp’s wagering business is heating up with the first domestic offer made by tech company BetMakers (ASX: BET) which is being advised by sportsbetting kingmaker Matt Tripp, with a bid valued at $4 billion. Despite the bid being from a Company whose market cap sits around $1.3 billion, the Aussie homegrown
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With populations becoming increasingly digital where instant messaging is rapidly making ground on email as the preferred means of digital communication, conversational commerce is emerging as the next big phenomenon in eCommerce. This was further highlighted by Mexican startup Yalo which recently raised USD $50m in Series C funding with global tech leaders keen to
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PointsBet loading up on Canada expansion as bill C-218 passes second Senate reading
It seems it’s only a matter of time until sports betting becomes legalised in Canada and following the same strategy they employed for their United States expansion, bookmaker PointsBet (ASX: PBH) is readying operations north of the border to secure first mover advantage. As one of the most agile bookmakers in the world given its
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SenSen to grow retail theft smartcam capabilities with $6.5m acquisition
Retail crime in Australia currently costs the industry more than $9 billion each year but that could soon be significantly reduced with smart city company SenSen Networks (ASX: SNS) acquiring Scancam for $6.5 million with plans to develop their tech further. At present, Scancam is the leading provider of AI solutions for fuel retailers in
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Class accelerating growth with rapidly rising customer numbers
Just 9 months on from the launch of their newest wealth management software, Class Limited (ASX: CL1) customer update is rapidly accelerating for Class Trust to be tracking 3 times quicker than its flagship SMSF software which has established itself as the market leader. Following extensive consultation from their thousands of customers which were crying
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Chinese demand for dairy thriving as Keytone Dairy triples sales
Despite a decline in sales among larger Australian dairy product manufacturers, the smaller guys are still kicking strong as evidenced by Keytone Dairy (ASX: KTD) tripling its exports to China since the start of 2021. Orders have been particularly strong from Walmart China and Sam’s Club China with bulk buying of particular attraction to Chinese
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Airtasker comes back to market for more capital to fund US expansion
Just two months after raising $15 million via their IPO, tech company Airtasker (ASX: ART) has returned to the market seeking to raise another $20 million to fund plans to expand into the United States. The expansion will be facilitated by Airtasker’s acquisition of services marketplace Zaarly and its 597,000 registered users and 900+ service
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Painchek to launch infant pain assessment app in Europe and APAC
Worried parents across Europe and Asia Pacific will soon be able to know when their pre-verbal infants are feeling pain with medtech company PainChek (ASX: PCK) securing regulatory approval for their facial recognition app that assesses pain levels. Where infants cannot communicate their feelings, parents can take a quick smartphone video of the infant’s facial
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Class sweeps tech awards as Australia’s top Wealth Management & SMSF platform
At a time when digitisation of financial services is being accelerated to improve regulatory compliance, fintech company Class Limited (ASX: CL1) has dominated the Wealth Management & SMSF category at the 2021 the Australian Digital Technology Awards. The awards recognise digital technology companies that provide outstanding outcomes within the financial services industry across Mortgages, Law,
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100% positive customer reviews drive Harris Technology sales
100% customer satisfaction is something all retailers dream of but Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) is one of the very few that have achieved it on the world’s largest marketplace. Having long been a leading retailer of IT products and consumer electronics, Harris Technology emerged as the number one ranked technology retailer on Amazon’s Australian marketplace
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Fortescue takes K2fly’s ‘social licence’ software global with 3-year extension
In a big show of confidence towards resources tech company K2fly (ASX: K2F), global mining company Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG) has extended their engagement by 3-years which includes plans to streamline operations onto K2fly software. The contract extension is valued at $1.45 million over the three years and will take the partnership into its
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Main Event remains strong asset for Ardent post pandemic
Having long been the target of acquisition talks, Ardent Leisure (ASX: ALG) will be pleased to have held on to Main Event Entertainment when talks went quiet amid the onset of a pandemic. But having held their stake through disastrous trading conditions, the US-based entertainment centre business is now thriving as Americans are flocking to
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Healthia expands optometry network with more savvy acquisitions
Fresh from their expansion into optometry services, Healthia (ASX: HLA) has hit the ground running, adding two new clinics to their network of more than 200 healthcare businesses as Australia’s fastest-growing allied health company. The two clinics fall within the newly established Eyes & Ears division of Healthia which was formed following their $43 million
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humm confirms UK and Canada expansion as its BNPL app downloads soar
Australia’s only profitable provider of pure play Buy-Now-Pay-Later services (BNPL) is set to expand its international footprint with the launch of businesses in the United Kingdom and Canada with humm (ASX: HUM) planning to be live in both regions before the end of 2021. Plans are on track to launch in the UK by June
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Frugl users demand gluten free grocery searches, they delivered!
As Australians have become much more accustomed to home cooking, tech company Frugl (ASX: FGL) has responded to demand from its 4,000 active users to offer filtering functionality for gluten free products in its grocery comparison app. With last year’s pandemic lockdowns forcing households to cook at home more, the Frugl app which is free
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More surveillance contracts for icetana in the Middle East
In a world which is becoming ever more deceptive, surveillance plays a major role in maintaining world order, a thematic that continues to be drawn upon by security tech company icetana (ASX: ICE) which has further increased its exposure in the Middle East. Already with a global footprint of enterprise customers that use its artificial
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Woolworths flags June 24 for Endeavour Group demerger
Keen eyes have long identified the demerger of Endeavour Group from Woolworths (ASX: WOW) as the most anticipated spinout in years and a date has finally been set which will see Australia’s leading drinks and hospitality group listed on their own. Operating a drinks business portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s and BWS as well as
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RentPay launched with target of 200,000 paying customers
Offering the long-needed solution to a disconnect between tenants, agents and landlords, property tech company Rent.com.au (ASX: RNT) has successfully launched their innovative new platform RentPay which is now available in the Apple and Google app stores. Already with more than 1 million customers using their flagship Rent.com.au website, RentPay takes the tenant experience further
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Mobecom adds Coles, Kmart, Bunnings and more as clients with Neat Ideas acquisition
A power balance is in the process of shifting in the retail world where brand loyalty is one of the most valuable assets a consumer owns, often unknown to the consumer themselves. Identifying this changing trend, eCommerce company Mobecom (ASX: MBM) has acquired rewards business Neat Ideas to enhance their customer engagement platform. Core to
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Top ASX small caps fund eyes growth in this fintech with $3.5m on-market buying
As one of Australia’s most successful funds in the small cap space returning more than 100% in the past 12 months, savvy investors may be intrigued to see Microequities has progressively increased their holding in one fintech company over the past 12 months. Specialising in the small caps sector, the Microequities Pure Microcap Value Fund
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Lending giant secures stake in Novatti neobank with $18m funding commitment
Having built one of the most comprehensive networks of banking service partners over the past two years, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has been noticed on the global stage, securing $18 million in funding for the launch of their planned neobank. The funding commitment comes from BC Investment Group (BC Invest) which offers
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Charlie Teo Foundation backs Pharmaxis with brain cancer research funding
Killing more children than any other disease, the average survival rate after diagnosis of brain cancer is only 15 months. But that could soon change with the Charlie Teo Foundation funding new research into a drug developed by Aussie pharmaceuticals company Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) to tackle glioblastoma, the most common form of brain cancer. The
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Pointsbet nails customer acquisition by offering golf date with Paige Spiranac
When it comes to witty advertising, meme-loving sports fans give marketing professionals unlimited creative licence but going back to basics, Pointsbet (ASX: PBH) increased it’s instagram following five-fold by simply offering a golf date with Paige Spiranac. Signing on as a global brand ambassador in January 2021, the former professional golfer has graced the screens
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Crowd Media continues financial turnaround, accelerating AI platform to commercialisation
Marking their first cash flow positive quarter since commencing a business transformation in 2019, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) is well positioned to commercialise their Talking Head platform which is set to disrupt a $5 billion industry. The $300k net positive cash flow for the quarter ended 31 March 2021 represented a 148%
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Wellness for all as Wisr boasts record revenue and acknowledgement as best place to work
Neolender Wisr (ASX: WZR) has continued its ascension up the ranks of one of Australia’s fastest growing tech companies with the wellness of their customers driving quarterly revenue up 275% while being acknowledged by Deloitte as one of Australia’s fastest growing tech companies. The recognition comes with Wisr coming in at #19 in the Deloitte
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Afterpay selects Novatti as partner in New Zealand BNPL expansion
Kicking goals in Australia as the company responsible for coining the term ‘BNPL’, Afterpay (ASX: APT) is taking the world by storm and has selected little-known digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) as a partner in their newest expansion territory. The partnership will see Novatti manage Afterpay’s payment card solutions in New Zealand where
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Raiz adds property as alternative asset class for micro-investing, joins crypto
Privy to the investment patterns of millennials seeking alternative asset classes, micro-investing fintech Raiz (ASX: RZI) is creating opportunities to enter the property market via ownership of a solitary brick in a house through the addition of residential property to their portfolios. The addition of residential property to the Raiz portfolios continues a trend the
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Track your kids, pets and seniors with geotags, Life360 to acquire Jiobit wearables
The world is not the same safe place it once was based on rising demand for location-aware safety solutions which security tech company Life360 (ASX: 360) is taking one step further through the USD $37 million acquisition of wearables company Jiobit to extend their family-tracking suite. The acquisition is part of a strategic review which
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Karst backs Aussie small cap following hugely successful pharma strategy
Leading fund manager Karst Peak Capital has secured a significant interest in a little-known Aussie pharmaceuticals research company, following the significant success they experienced with a large holding of Avita Medical. Originally based in Hong Kong but now also with an office in Sydney, Karst’s investment focus includes the healthcare, biotech and pharmaceuticals industry which
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Archer secures access to $150m deep tech facility to advance nano-biochip for disease detection
Continued emergence of graphene and its application in biotech is being led by homegrown tech company Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) which has secured access to a $150 million world-class research facility to advance their biochip development. The facility provides Archer with instruments to test its semiconductor device production processes. Key to the deep tech access
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Harris Technology lines up eCommerce expansion with $5m fundraising
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Coffee lovers unite, Rewardle eyes equity in Beanhunter
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Live Verdure to take on US nutraceuticals market with FDA approval for hemp superfoods
As the world becomes more accepting of medicinal cannabis, hemp has been another big winner in terms of marketability which has led nutraceuticals company Live Verdure (ASX: LV1) to the United States which is the world’s largest market for such products. Owners of the hemp-based food brands “13 Seeds” and “8 Seeds” which originate from
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Traffic Technologies ready for return of road traffic with $1.7m order for smart city products
Intelligent traffic is all the rage across the developed world with the world’s most progressive nations leading the way, placing orders with smart city tech company Traffic Technologies (ASX: TTI) for $1.7 million worth of equipment. The contract orders will send more than 300 Urban traffic controllers to China, Singapore, Qatar and Chile which utilise
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Woolworths secures majority of Quantium with $223m investment into data science
Having realised the incredible savings made from the mass-adoption of self-service checkouts, Woolworths (ASX: WOW) could soon have an array of other automation-driven initiatives having secured the controlling interest of data science company Quantium for $223 million. The investment will increase Woolworth’s existing shareholding from 47% to 75% following a hugely successful partnership where Quantium’s
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Uscom hits jackpot with China approval for hypertension monitor
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Atlanta Falcons turn to Australians to solve lead-blowing woes
While Australian influence on the field of America’s National Football League (NFL) is growing, the bigger influence is coming off the field with sports tech and data analytics company Catapult (ASX: CAT) contracted by all 32 teams in the league now that the Atlanta Falcons are sick of losing, and have signed up. The Falcons,
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Qantas boss pumped for NZ bubble despite $11 billion loss of revenue
News of the international travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is music to the ears of Qantas (ASX: QAN) CEO Alan Joyce, who has probably endured the toughest gig amongst top executives having had to navigate $11 billion in lost revenue through no fault of their own. While the airfares will be one way
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Pharmaxis streamlines operations with $2m sale of Russian distribution rights
Streamlining operations to focus on the most profitable side of their pharmaceuticals manufacturing business, Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS) has shored up its cash position via the sale of distribution rights in Russia for their cystic fibrosis treatment which is gathering international momentum. The deal will send exclusive distribution rights in Russia to specialty company GEN İlaç
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Life expectancy rates following the diagnosis of cancer could soon be significantly improved through early detection if biotech company Universal Biosensors (ASX: UBI) is successful in their newest research collaboration aiming to instantly identify cancer cells from a simple finger prick. The research project will be part of an exclusive collaboration between Deakin University’s Institute
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How Bitcoin is assisting this ASX listed eCommerce player
IT and consumer electronics retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has delivered a whopping 206% increase in quarterly year-on-year revenue partially assisted by the demand of high-end gaming graphic cards used for Bitcoin mining. For the quarter ended 31 March 2021, Harris Technology has reported $10.4 million (unaudited) in sales revenue which would represent a 206%
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Novatti adds RippleNet processing to digital payment revenue streams
Within months of announcing their partnership with global payments disruptor Ripple, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) is actively utilising blockchain fintech to remit money between Australia and Asia as their newest revenue stream. Long-time specialists in cross-border payments with an international network of partners, Novatti first engaged Ripple in December 2020 to connect
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Cybersafe learning surges in education market as Family Zone sales double
Remote learning within the education system has shown no signs of slowing down despite opportunities for many students to return back to the classrooms with edutech company Family Zone Cyber Safety (ASX: FZO) having doubled its sales for the March quarter. As of 31 March 2021, Family Zone had contracted 3,135 schools to their software
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No international students, no problem – iCollege records record revenue
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Crowd Media showcases newest AI as example of disruption to eCommerce
Online shopping experiences will soon be very different to the current one-dimensional standard following the launch of artificial intelligence company Crowd Media’s (ASX: CM8) latest talking head which was produced entirely by digital media and powered by AI. The talking head named ‘Digital Dom’ is a digital avatar of Crowd’s co-founder and Director Domenic Carosa
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Bass and Swinburne to collaborate on graphene alternative to flammable cladding
Following an array of fire-related incidents which have unnerved the construction industry and destroyed real estate valuations where flammable cladding has been installed, Bass Metals (ASX: BSM) and Swinburne University will partner for advanced material research using Expandable Graphite and Graphene for an eco-friendly solution. The Master Research and Development Agreement will see Bass provide
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Digital cards to alter gift giving for good as iGoDirect integrate Apple and Google Pay
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Titomic enters JV to manufacture and sell aerospace and defence Faceplates
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Buddy and Harris Tech link up to drive smart lighting in Aussie households
As Australians have become adept at spending more time at home alongside a rise in working-from-home and remote learning, Buddy Technologies (ASX: BUD) and Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) have joined forces to promote smart lighting for more efficient energy consumption. The push comes with smart home products manufacturer Buddy Technologies appointing Harris as an authorised
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Elite athletes in Asia are now using cannabis gels to aid recovery
Although it may not be available in Australia for some time due to regulatory restrictions, the newest range of Cronos Australia’s (ASX: CAU) cannabidiol gels to aid high performance are set to hit retail shelves in Hong Kong and Japan. The FCTR range (pronounced Factor) of gels contain pure cannabidiol (CBD) which is mixed with
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Pharmaxis targeting scar-free recovery from burns with world-first trials
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Infrastructure development surge drives record month for Acrow scaffolding services
Pushes in infrastructure development across Australia’s major cities is driving demand for scaffolding and support with product hiring specialists Acrow (ASX: ACF) reporting a record month of hire contract wins in March, totaling $5.9 million for the month. The record month tops the previous held in November 2020 by 18% and continues a purple patch
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Harris Technology to bring top gaming brands to Australia amid industry growth
While locked down through the pandemic, gaming emerged as one of the most popular means of entertainment. As first-time gamers are now evolving and driving industry growth, Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has signed reseller deals to bring two of the world’s most popular gaming product brands into its portfolio. Although pandemic lockdowns have now eased,
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Workplace digitisation a boon for Cirrus with $6m in new IT contract wins
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Within one year of acquiring billing automation business Emersion, digital payments and fintech specialists Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) have launched the software in the United States as part of their international expansion plans to capitalise on burgeoning demand for payments automation. The launch replicates Emersion’s existing Software-as-a-Service business model which has proven hugely successful in
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eBay in discussions with Digital Wines for marketplace wine sales, shares surge 50%
Despite shopping centres being in recovery mode following last year’s pandemic lockdowns, online marketplaces continue to thrive with consumers content browsing products at eBay which may soon be adding an array of wines through a partnership with Digital Wine Ventures (ASX: DW8). The discussions which at this stage have reached a signed Memorandum of Understanding,
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Aussies hoping for that botox top-up but are strapped for cash will be able to purchase their desired injectables through buy-now-pay-later with humm (ASX: HUM) adding popular skin care clinics to their bulging list of merchant partners, alongside a range of health and wellness providers. Offering BNPL services to its customers for purchases up to
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CSIRO engages Singular Health for AI-imaging of spines to reduce data processing time
Doctors, surgeons and medical professionals working with the spinal vertebrae could soon have access to medical imaging technology that would eliminate the need for excessive data processing manpower thanks to a vertebrae 3D imaging project being spearheaded by Singular Health (ASX: SHG). The project is being developed in collaboration with the CSIRO under the research
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Harris Technology secures top eCommerce executive Guy Polak
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Angel Seafood to build automated FlipFarm following strong oyster demand and sales
Hitting restaurants and beaches in droves following months of pandemic lockdowns, the Australian love for seafood saw increased demand for organic oysters farmed by Angel Seafood (ASX: AS1) which is set to double its annual supply in coming years through new breeding facilities. Angel Seafood will shortly commence construction of their FlipFarming project at Coffin
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Payright launches Bill Smoothing to aggregate utilities and annual expenses with BNPL
Where annual expenses such as vehicle registration and insurance can be hefty charges when due for renewal, fintech company Payright (ASX: PYR) has launched its new Bill Smoothing product enabling users to pay off these expenses over 3 months. The Buy-Now-Pay-Later functionality enables users to capitalise on discounts offered by service providers when paying the
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K-TIG links up with top Korean military manufacturer for artillery project
Following a demonstration of disruptive welding technology, one of South Korea’s largest defence manufacturers has quickly appointed K-TIG (ASX: KTG) as their preferred supplier for a major project covering artillery and fighting vehicles. The Memorandum of Understanding links Hanwha Defence Australia Pty Ltd and Hanwha Defence Corporation with K-TIG which will enable the Aussie welding
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Rent.com.au flags BNPL capabilities for RentPay through SkyCredit partnership
Tenants seeking flexible payment options could soon have the option to live-now-pay-later their rental payments and bonds with Rent.com.au (ASX: RNT) partnering with SkyCredit for integration into RentPay, the real estate app set to provide a much needed bridge between tenants and landlords. The 5-year-partnership is an extension of RentPay’s existing partnership with SkyCredit which
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Rising demand for home offices sees Harris Technology partner with MYSALE
Despite pandemic restrictions being lifted, the working-from-home trend is set to continue well into 2021 and beyond, leading Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) to link up with MYSALE Group for technology product distribution through their network of eCommerce lifestyle channels. The deal will see Harris Technology list more than 1,000 of their popular technology, IT and
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InteliCare launches aged care remote dashboard to track health of dependants
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Graphene coating kills E-Coli, Sparc Technologies testing identifies
One of the world’s most annoying forms of bacterial infection could soon see a decrease in prevalence with materials tech company Sparc Technologies (ASX: SPN) identifying antibacterial properties in graphene that kills E-Coli. The testing was undertaken in collaboration with Flinders University in Adelaide where results indicated that an epoxy coating of graphene-based additives mostly
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SECOS secures new plant to meet rising demand from plastic bags ban
As Governments around the world continue pledging commitments to outlaw single-use plastic bags, envirotech company SECOS Group (ASX: SES) has seen rising demand for its compostable eco-friendly bags and have secured a new manufacturing facility to accommodate this growth. The facility has been secured in Malaysia (where the other SECOS products are produced), under a
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SEN to launch in New Zealand with Brendon McCullum headlining talent
Kiwi sports fans will soon be getting world class news and talkback radio with Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) launching the hugely popular SEN channel in New Zealand where its on-air talent will be headlined by NZ cricket legend Brendon McCullum. The launch of SENZ will draw upon media infrastructure and programming that has proven
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Local communities getting LITT up by latest Novatti-powered app
With local business being the heart of any neighbourhood, LITT is fostering micro-economies within local communities through their latest payments app that rewards residents for supporting local business – fintech powered by Novatti Group (ASX: NOV). The LITT app is designed to connect individuals with local businesses whereby members can earn LITT cash by viewing
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PropTech confirms discussions with Harcourts for franchise CRM overhaul
Aussie real estate tech company PropTech Group (ASX: PTG) could have a second contract with international realtors within a month, having confirmed discussions with Harcourts International for a deal that would see PropTech’s software rolled out across Australasia. The Letter of Intent signed, proposes that PropTech’s VaultRE platform would become the only endorsed CRM across
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PointsBet makes strong push for market share of in-play sports betting
Drawing upon a deep understanding of cognitive culture in the United States, bookmaker PointsBet (ASX: PBH) is set to make a big push into in-play betting for US sports through the $43 million acquisition of Irish risk management company Banach Technology, a market leader in in-play trading. Specialising in risk management platforms and quantitative driven
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Eco-Friendly tyre disposer Pearl Global expands waste-to-energy opportunities
Responsible disposal of automotive tyres has long been a concern for environmentalists, but a clean energy solution could soon be more widely adopted with ecotech company Pearl Global (ASX: PG1) opening new business opportunities through the extension of a major contract. Specialising in recycling of tyres, Pearl’s tyre processing applies unique thermal desorption technology to
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Crowd Media expands revenue streams with first Conversational AI licensing deal
Deep in development of their Talking Heads platform that will revolutionise the way consumers interact with brands, artificial intelligence company Crowd Media (ASX: CM8) has secured a new revenue stream with licencing of their proprietary Conversational AI technology. The non-exclusive licence has been granted to digital media company Forever Holdings under SaaS terms valued at
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Decmil wins $140m contract to upgrade Victoria’s regional train network
Victorians travelling to and from Gippsland will soon have greater rail access through the Eastern region and to Melbourne with Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) approving $300 million in upgrade works to the VicConnect consortium. The competitive tender was awarded to VicConnect which comprises of Decmil (ASX: DCG), CIMIC (ASX: CIM), UGL and Arup as part
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While we may not realise it just yet, many of the services we utilise every day are being powered by artificial intelligence where big data centres have collected so much data about us, the user experience has become seamless, all the whilst saving billions of dollars. Although it is a harsh reality, automation by artificial
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Southern Cross axed by Nine as TV partner, Ten the likely rebound hook-up
The rapidly changing Australian media landscape has struck another victim with Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC) electing not to renew its partnership with Southern Cross Media (AS