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<WIRE> Qantas (ASX:QAN) Announces Firm Order for 24 Aircraft

Qantas (ASX:QAN) announced that they placed a firm order for a total of 24 aircraft, which includes 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s.

Along with significantly renewing its international fleet, Qantas revealed that the deal also ensures access to up to 500 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel.

The Qantas Group is on track to receive the first two QantasLink A220 aircraft by the end of this calendar year.

Meanwhile, the first of the twelve Airbus A350-1000 ULRs, which are part of the Sunrise Project, are scheduled to arrive in FY26.

In addition, 22 of the previously announced E190s that are wet-leased from Alliance Airlines are also set to join the Qantas fleet by year-end.

Qantas is an Australia-based airline company primarily engaged in the operation of international and domestic air transportation services.


<WIRE> Nine Entertainment Co (ASX:NEC) Announces Final Dividend of 5.0 AU Cents Per Share

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings (ASX:NEC) announced a final dividend of 5.0 AU cents per share.

The company anticipates further growth in both revenue and EBITDA for Stan in FY24.

Current market conditions are described as challenging.

However, a robust cash flow and solid balance sheet enable the continuation of both a share buyback program and a 60-80% dividend payout.

The company projects total television costs to be broadly flat in FY24 compared to FY23.

Digital subscription revenue growth for Q1 is expected to be approximately 10%.

The advertising market remains subdued so far in FY24.

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings is a media company based in Australia, which operates television and radio stations, and digital properties.


<WIRE> Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) Announces FY Sales of A$819.3 Million

Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) has reported its financial year sales as A$819.3 million, up from the previous year’s A$774.6 million.

A final dividend of 6.5 Australian cents per ordinary share has been declared by the company.

The company has also made the announcement of appointing Clinton Cahn as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Furthermore, Reject Shop intends to execute an additional on-market share buy-back of up to A$10 million.

In an unexpected move, the firm declared a special dividend of 9.5 Australian cents per ordinary share.

The first seven weeks of FY24 have seen a comparable store sales growth of 4.4% year over year.

The company aims to enhance its profit margin in FY24 and remains dedicated to opening new stores.

Reject Shop has decided not to provide specific profit guidance for FY24 and prefers focusing on generating comparable store sales growth in the same fiscal year.

They will continue to explore and invest in strategic projects across the business.

Reject Shop is a general merchandise store in Australia, known for offering a variety of products at low prices.



<WIRE> Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) Declares Final Unfranked Dividend of 2.45 AU CPS

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) has declared a final unfranked dividend of 2.45 AU CPS.

The company is moving into FY24 with strong momentum and stability.

The impacts of inflation and higher interest rates are anticipated to decrease over the course of the year.

Operational efficiency is emerging within the company, setting the FY26 EBIT ambition at over A$450 million.

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) is an established corporation specializing in waste management solution providing services to businesses and communities.


<WIRE> Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) Provides FY24 Sales Guidance of 210,000 to 230,000 Ounces

Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) has issued sales guidance for FY24 of 210,000 to 230,000 ounces.

The company stated that it would also continue its investing efforts in growth throughout FY24, focusing on life extensions for its Mount Monger mine.

There’s also a significant investment planned for FY24 for the acquisition of drill data at the Sugar Zone.

The sales guidance for FY24 also reveals an AISC (All-in Sustaining Cost) ranging from A$1,850 to A$2,050 per ounce.

Silver Lake Resources is a gold producer and explorer with its operations held within the portfolio of the Mount Monger and Deflector located in prolific Western Australian goldfields.


<WIRE> Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) Shares Fall Over 5% As Predicted Output Misses Estimates

Shares of Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) see a significant drop of as much as 5.5%, falling to A$6.89.

This is noted as their largest intraday percentage drop since July 27.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) is amongst the top ten decliners in the ASX 200 benchmark index.

The company’s shares hit their lowest level since August 9.

Their forecast for 2024 indicates managed run-of-mine coal output ranging between 18.7 million metric tons and 20.7 million metric tons, a rise from the previous year’s output of 18.2 million metric tons.

Nevertheless, the forecast falls short of the Visible Alpha consensus estimate of 21.7 million metric tons, as stated by Barrenjoey.

Barrenjoey remarks that the final dividend of 42 AU cents per share is where the ‘good news stops’ for Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC).

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) also halts share buyback program as it may need to allocate funds for future growth projects.

As of the last close, the company’s shares have fallen by 22.6% this year, in contrast to a 1.6% rise in the ASX 200 benchmark.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) is a leading Australian coal mining company with extensive operations in New South Wales’ Gunnedah Basin.


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<WIRE> Medibank (ASX:MPL) Sees Significant Jump After Revealing Upbeat FY Profit

Medibank (ASX:MPL) saw their shares rise by as much as 6.1% to A$3.630, which sets the record for the highest rise since February 23, given the current gains continue to hold.

This significant increase marks the highest the stock has been since June 21.

The Australian health insurance company recently posted a full-year net profit from regular activities amounting to A$511.1 million.

This marks a substantial rise of 29.8%.

Additionally, the company declared a fully franked dividend of 8.30 Australian cents per share.

Moreover, the company reveals its target to save around A$20 million in productivity across FY24 and FY25.

The share price of Medibank has increased by 15.9% this year up until the most recent closing of the stock market.

Medibank is a leading, Australian health insurance provider.




<WIRE> Insignia Financial (ASX:IFL) Reports Underlying Net Profit After Tax Down by 16.9% to A$194.9 Million

Insignia Financial (ASX:IFL) revealed its FY underlying net profit after tax has declined 16.9% to A$194.9 million.

In addition to this, the firm reported that its FY total revenue from its ongoing shareholder activities has dropped 9.3% to A$1,948.4 million.

On the bright side, a final dividend of 9.3 AU CPS was declared.

Insignia Financial is a company specializing in finance and provides unique investment options to its shareholders.