Biome looking healthy as shares and sales spike

Biome’s shares were up 17% in early trade as the microbiome health company reported 85% growth in international sales.

Market Open: Jitters rule ahead of today's CPI data

The ASX200 is likely to lose more ground this morning, Futures suggesting it could fall more than 0.7 per cent on open, as investors await last month’s Consumer Price Index data.

Market Close: ASX dips under with only Staples in the ascendancy

The ASX200 closed the day down nearly 0.3%.Staples were the only sector to finish in the green, gaining 0.2%. All other sectors fell into the red with industrials dropping the most, down 1%. Utilities followed closely, down 0.9%.In the greenForrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) surged 142% upon enterin...

Winsome sees Adina lithium project's resource rise by a stratospheric 33%

Winsome Resources Ltd has seen their mineral resource estimate for Quebec's Adina lithium project rise by 33%.

Lithium Universe unveils procurement strategy for Becancour refinery

Lithium Universe has turned to Chinese suppliers with which it has relationships to procure equipment for its Becancour refinery in Canada.

Market Update: ABS reports retail sales show modest annual growth

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released Australia's latest retail data, reporting sales growth is up by 1.3% over the last year. The month-by-month read, however, came in lower than expected, at 0.1% for April versus expectations for 0.2% growth.

Downer Wins $600 million water services contract in Queensland

Downer EDI has been awarded a new contract by Unitywater to deliver water, sewerage and recycled water services in south-east Queensland.

Playside Studios hits 27mth-high on upgraded FY24 guidance

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) shares are at a 27 month high as the company upgrades its guidance for FY24, reflecting ~65% growth YoY.

Trend of earning-in on smaller plays continues as AngloGold Ashanti eyes Kincora Copper

Shares in Kincora Copper were up 36.1% heading into lunchtime trades as AngloGold Ashanti takes an interest in the company's flagship.