Imugene Ltd has secured a patent in India for its exclusively licensed CF33 oncolytic virotherapy technology.
Issued under patent number 558994, the patent provides 20 years of protection from its filing date of August 9, 2017.
Novo Resources Corp is poised to begin selecting drill targets at the John Bull and Tibooburra gold projects in New South Wales, having collected hundreds of soil and rock chip samples from both tenure packages.
Mapping the results from these samples will allow NVO to select gold targets for drilling with high potential to hold mineralisation.
archTIS Ltd, a global provider of data-centric information security solutions, will present at the Australia Investor Day Conference in New York City hosted by OTC Markets and Viriathus.
The company’s global COO and US president Kurt Mueffelmann will present at this in-person event which will be held on Thursday, February 27, (US EST time).
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) has delivered yet another impressive quarterly report, blowing away Wall Street estimates as it ramps up production of its latest server chip Blackwell.
Revenue for the fourth quarter, which ended on January 26, grew 78% from the year-ago quarter to a record $39.3 billion.
The price of bitcoin fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping to below $86,000 for the first time since mid-November.
Sentiment in the crypto market is "on the floor at this moment in time", says Simon Peters, crypto analyst at eToro.
Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) plans to invest at least $27 billion in four new US manufacturing facilities, the company announced during an event in Washington DC.
Three of the facilities will focus on producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs like Zepbound and Mounjaro, while the fourth will expand the company's capacity for future injectable medications.
Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares surged Wednesday after the server maker filed much delayed annual and September-quarter accounts.
The annual report for the fiscal year to June 2024 as well as quarterly earnings for the past two quarters were filed last night.
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) shares gained more than 5% after the automaker boosted its quarterly dividend and initiated a $6 billion share buyback.
The company is raising its dividend by $0.03 from $0.12 to $0.15 per share, marking a 25% increase.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings this afternoon, with analysts weighing potential outcomes ahead of the company's highly anticipated GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in March.
Bank of America analysts see Nvidia benefiting from strong AI hardware demand.
Century Lithium Corp. (TSX-V:LCE, OTCQX:CYDVF) has taken another step towards enhancing the economics of its Angel Island lithium project, a move welcomed by analysts at Noble Capital Markets.
The initial internal optimization study identified cost reductions of up to 25% or $395.2 million from Phase 1 capital expenditures which total $1.58 billion.
Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID) shares plunged 9.2% on Wednesday morning following the unexpected resignation of CEO Peter Rawlinson and a subsequent downgrade by Bank of America.
Rawlinson, who has led the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer since 2019, announced his immediate departure on Tuesday.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) (AB InBev) shares surged more than 8% after the beer brewer’s fourth quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates.
The company, whose brands include Budweiser and Corona, posted a 3.4% year-over-year increase in revenue to $14.84 billion. Analysts had expected a 2.9% decline to $14.05 billion.
Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates while issuing softer-than-expected guidance for 2025.
The home improvement retailer reported sales of $18.55 billion, flat year-over-year but ahead of the consensus of $18.29 billion.
TJX Companies Inc (NYSE:TJX) posted strong Q4 results on Wednesday morning, exceeding expectations on sales and profitability, but a lower comparable sales outlook than market forecasts.
The owner of off-price retail chains including TJ Maxx and Marshalls reported fourth-quarter net sales of $16.4 billion for the 13-week period ending January 31, 2025, matching the previous year's 14-week quarter.
JP Morgan is optimistic about Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) despite competition from Eli Lilly’s new drug, orforglipron.
Its analysts reckon Novo will hold its ground if Lilly’s upcoming trial results match Novo’s existing treatments.
US Gold Corp (NASDAQ:USAU) has received a BBB rating in an independent sustainability assessment by Digbee Limited, the company said on Wednesday.
The rating, which evaluates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, primarily reflects the progress of US Gold's CK Gold Project in southeast Wyoming.
Nano One Materials Corp (TSX:NANO, OTC:NNOMF) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell and lease back its Candiac building and surrounding property in Québec for estimated net proceeds of C$15.7 million.
"This transaction bolsters our balance sheet and helps leverage over C$40 million in government funding and reimbursements that we secured and announced last year,” Nano One chief financial officer Carlo Valente said in a statement.
Nevada Lithium Resources Inc (TSX-V:NVLH, OTCQB:NVLHF) said initial results from metallurgical testing at its Bonnie Claire lithium project show high lithium recoveries and potential for additional boric acid production.
The test work is aimed at refining a conceptual acid-leach circuit for the Nevada-based project.
Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) announced that it will present key data for its investigational drug vidofludimus calcium in two poster presentations at the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2025.
"Having two poster presentations on vidofludimus calcium at the prestigious ACTRIMS Forum highlights the unique importance of our drug candidate and its promise as a potential new treatment option for multiple sclerosis (MS)," Immunic CEO Dr Daniel Vitt said in a statement.
The UK Climate Change Committee has called for the government to continue supporting cuts to greenhouse gas emissions, saying investment in decarbonising the country will lead to lower household bills and fewer of the energy price shocks that cause major economic slowdown.
An 87% cut on greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 was recommended as part of the committee's seventh carbon budget, including emissions from international aviation and shipping.
UBS is playing the long game on Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU), despite the club being on track for its worst-ever Premier League finish.
The bank has cut its earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026, reflecting a predicted 15th-place finish this season and a mid-table recovery to 10th next year.
Shares in Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA, EPA:STLA) fell 5% in early trading after the Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroen, Chrysler and Jeep maker reported a 70% fall in net profit last year but predicted a rebound in 2025.
The conglomerate of European and US automotive brands is also looking to appoint a new chief executive, after the abrupt departure of Carlos Tavares last year, saying the process is expected to be concluded in the first half of the year.
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) investors rejected a proposal to dismantle its inclusion and diversity programme at the company’s annual shareholder meeting overnight.
The request, submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research, argued that diversity programs could lead to discrimination and compliance risks.
Anglo Asian Mining PLC's (AIM:AAZ, OTC:AGXKF) shares jumped as much as 8% as investors welcomed its forecast for record copper production in 2025.
The company expects to produce between 6,500 and 6,800 tonnes of copper, a huge increase from just 377 tonnes in 2024.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares fell 5% in early trading as investors took profits despite the company reporting strong results and an upbeat outlook for 2025.
Revenue for 2024 rose 9% to $3.13 billion (£2.47 billion), while operating profit surged 67% to $612 million (£483 million).
Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN), in its monthly report, stated its net asset value (NAV) per share at 509.3p at the end of January marking a 1% increase on the prior month.
Total NAV stood at £2.3 billion, compared to its market capitalisation in London of £1.5 billion.
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, OTCQX:CTLHF) expects to list on the Australian Securities Exchange in April, with completion in May.
The process has taken longer than planned, but the Chile-focused company believes the delay will strengthen its case with Australian investors.
Pantheon Resources PLC (AIM:PANR, OTCQX:PTHRF) told investors that its convertible bond issue is set to be ‘upsized’ to $35 million, from $30.5 million.
Convertible bondholder Sun Hung Kai & Co, and its affiliates, have the right to increase the company's convertible bond issuance (and the option must be exercised by 5pm on 28 February).
KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF) has upgraded its resource estimate for the Jibal Qutman gold project in Saudi Arabia, pushing the total estimated gold to 902,000 ounces.
The increase follows further drilling and analysis, strengthening the company’s case for a long-life, multi-stage open-pit mine.
Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) has updated investors on its progress drilling the Jackson-31 well at the Galactica-Pegasus project, where drilling of the intermediate section is complete.
Drilling to the targeted Lyons Sandstone Formation will soon resume, following casing and cementing.
Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) said it continues to identify growth opportunities despite turbulence in the global automotive sector, as it told investors it expects to hit cash break-even by the end of the calendar year.
The company, which develops technology to improve road safety, has strengthened its financial position, secured new partnerships, and nearly doubled the number of cars on the road using its systems. There are now almost 3 million vehicles fitted with its technology.
Anglo Asian Mining PLC (AIM:AAZ, OTC:AGXKF) is set for a big year, with copper production expected to hit record levels as the company brings its new Gilar mine into full operation.
Gold output is also set to rise significantly, marking a strong recovery after two years of reduced output due to a partial shutdown.
Solis Minerals Ltd will add $4.5 million to the war chest after receiving firm commitments in a strongly support placement to raise the new funding, including a director investment of $205,000 subject to shareholder approval.
The cash will be used to fund drilling at the priority Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo copper targets in southern Peru, as well as geochemical, geophysical and permitting activities at Cinto in preparation for drilling in the second half of the year.
Olympio Metals Ltd (ASX:OLY, OTC:COPGF) has inked a binding letter of intent with Bullion Gold Resources Corporation to enter into an option agreement, allowing the company to acquire up to 80% of the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, Canada.
The project sits within the Cadillac Break, a regional fault zone understood to be favourable to high-grade gold and copper mineralisation and host to more than 110 million ounces of gold across multiple deposits.
Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd has strengthened its global intellectual property position with a notice of allowance from the Japan Patent Office for Patent Family 4, covering its new class of synthetic anti-infectives. The patent, which extends to 2041, marks the fourth granted under this family, alongside approvals in Australia, Canada, and Israel, with further Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) submissions in various stages of review.
Japan is the third-largest pharmaceutical market globally and accounts for approximately 5% of the total pharmaceutical sector. The country’s antibiotic resistance market is projected to reach US$411.3 million (AU$647M) by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
Drinks bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (LSE:CCEP, NASDAQ:CCEP) and Paddington producer Canal+ SA (LSE:CAN) are both on course to be added to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 in the next index reshuffle.
Coca-Cola Europacific, whose shares have been traded in London since 2019, changed its listing category in November to allow it to be eligible to join the blue-chip index.