PERTH: Pantoro Gold Ltd. closed the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 with robust results, reporting 25,417 ounces of gold production and a 95.8% recovery rate, underpinned by steady operations at its Norseman project. The company posted an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$1,991/oz, yielding an EBITDA of A$80.4 million for the quarter. Ending June with…
Assura delivers strong FY25 growth with £3.1bn healthcare portfolio and ESG milestones
LONDON: Assura plc, the UK-based specialist healthcare property investor and developer, reported a robust financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2025, underscoring its commitment to long-term growth and sustainable infrastructure. The company’s investment property value rose to £3.1 billion, marking a 14.4% increase from the prior year. A valuation gain of £58 million…
Equity Story Group acquires Baker Young; Launches wealth management division
SYDNEY: Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX: EQS) has announced the acquisition of Baker Young Limited, a premier Adelaide-based wealth advisory firm, in a deal that marks a key milestone in its national expansion strategy and the formal launch of its Wealth Management division. The acquisition, finalized under a binding sale and purchase agreement, will see…
Century Next Financial reports record earnings in Q2 2025
RUSTON: Century Next Financial Corp. (OTCQX: CTUY), the holding company for Century Next Bank, reported record earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, driven by strong deposit growth and improved net interest income. Net income rose to $3.94 million, a 28.5% increase from $3.06 million in the same quarter last year. Earnings per…
SLB posts steady second-quarter revenue as global market holds firm
HOUSTON: SLB (NYSE: SLB) reported second-quarter revenue of $8.55 billion, a 1% sequential increase, as steady demand across international markets offset regional slowdowns and subdued upstream spending. The oilfield services provider posted net income of $1.01 billion on a GAAP basis, with diluted earnings per share of $0.74—up 28% sequentially but 4% below the prior-year…
Charles Schwab 2Q profit jumps 60% as investor activity fuels asset surge
The Charles Schwab Corporation posted second-quarter GAAP net income of $2.1 billion, or $1.08 per share, marking a 60% rise from the year-earlier period as robust asset gathering and diversified revenues powered earnings growth. Excluding $128 million in transaction-related costs, adjusted earnings climbed to $2.2 billion, or $1.14 per share. CEO Rick Wurster credited Schwab’s…
AMCON Distributing posts $2.13 EPS in Q3; Seeks strategic expansion amid inflationary pressures
OMAHA: AMCON Distributing Company (NYSE American: DIT) reported third-quarter diluted earnings per share of $2.13, with net income of $1.3 million as the Omaha-based distributor advances its integration efforts following recent acquisitions. Quarterly Highlights Chairman and CEO Christopher H. Atayan said the company is focused on expanding its customer-centric services, with system integration positioning AMCON…
Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft, bolstering compliance and automation offerings
LAS VEGAS: Pavilion Payments, a leading provider of omnichannel payment solutions for the gaming industry, has acquired CasinoSoft, a long-standing developer of AML/Title 31 compliance, tax form automation, jackpot handling, and regulatory reporting software. The acquisition integrates Pavilion Payments’ seamless funding ecosystem with CasinoSoft’s powerful compliance tools, forming a unified platform that streamlines casino operations—from…
Hunt Companies acquires majority stake in Carter to bolster U.S. mixed-use development push
ATLANTA: Hunt Companies Inc., an El Paso-based holding company with interests spanning real estate, infrastructure and financial services, has acquired a majority stake in Carter, a leading real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Carter’s position in mixed-use and residential development and expands its platform to pursue large-scale opportunities across…
US Stocks end mixed as investors weigh strong data against tariff risks
Dow Jones sheds 125 points as trade worries temper investor optimism U.S. stocks closed mixed Friday as fresh economic data reassured investors about growth, even as tariff tensions resurfaced. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) inched higher to a new closing record, while the S&P 500 (GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) gave back modest…
Bonduelle completes sale of French packaged salad business to LSDH Group
PARIS: The Bonduelle Group finalized the sale of its packaged salad business in France to the LSDH Group on July 17, the company said Friday. The deal, first announced on Aug. 29, 2024, marks Bonduelle’s strategic exit from a segment that has faced a decade-long decline in domestic consumption. The business represented approximately 3.5% of…
EQT to acquire majority stake in European pharma company Adalvo from Aztiq
LONDON: Aztiq has agreed to sell its majority stake in Adalvo to global investment firm EQT, expanding EQT’s portfolio in the pharmaceutical sector across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Founded by Aztiq in 2018, Adalvo has grown into a leading business-to-business pharmaceutical company, employing more than 280 staff and maintaining over 170 commercial partnerships…