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<WIRE> Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) Reports A$79 Million Impact to 2H23 Net Profit Due to Two Items

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) recently announced that its statutory net profit after tax for the second half of 2023 has been impacted by two items amounting to A$79 million.

These items, which are affecting the bank’s financial reporting, are related to the costs of restructuring and ME integration.

Bank of Queensland is a retail bank based in Brisbane, Australia, offering a spectrum of banking products and services for both individuals and businesses.


<WIRE> Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) Announces First Full-Year Profit As A Lithium Producer

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) announced its first full-year profit as a lithium producer.

The company’s maiden financial year revenue stood at A$50.6 million.

It posted a net profit after tax of A$10.8 million for the financial year.

Core Lithium also provided the first production guidance of 90,000T-100,000T of spodumene concentrate sales for FY24.

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) is a producer of lithium, catering to the growing demand in energy storage and advanced manufacturing sectors.


<WIRE> Fonterra Co-Operative Group's (ASX:FCG) NZ Collections for August Show 2.6% Decline Versus Previous Season

Fonterra Co-Operative Group (ASX:FCG) has reported that its New Zealand collections for the month of August were 2.6% behind those from the same period during the previous season.

The collections were measured at 89.5 million kgms.

On the other hand, Fonterra’s Australian collections for August were reported to be 1.4% behind last season’s corresponding period at 6.8 million kgms.

The company operates in the food processing industry, financials and banking and investment services, and also the food and beverages sector.

Fonterra Co-Operative Group (ASX:FCG) is a major global dairy exporter based in New Zealand.



<WIRE> Toysrus ANZ (ASX:TOY) Announces FY Revenue From Continuing Operations A$32.1 Million

Toysrus ANZ (ASX:TOY) recently revealed its fiscal year revenue from continued operations, reporting a total of A$32.1 million.

The cited figure indicates a decrease in comparison to the previous fiscal year’s revenue of A$37.9 million.

Additionally, the company disclosed its net loss before tax from continuing operations, with the loss surmounting to A$25.3 million, as opposed to the preceding year’s loss of A$24.3 million.

Toysrus ANZ (ASX:TOY) is a global toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a diverse range of products for children.


<WIRE> EV Resources (ASX:EVR) SHARES RISE ON HIGH-GRADE OFFSHORE ORE SAMPLES

EV Resources (ASX:EVR) shares saw an uptick of as much as 7.7% to A$0.014, reaching their highest levels since September 22.

The company’s stock is on track for its best day since September 18, if these gains are maintained.

The non-gold precious miner has reported high-grade copper and gold ore samples from its offshore mine in the United States.

However, the stock is down 7.1% this year, as of the last close.

EV Resources is a non-gold precious miner that specializes in the mining and processing of high-grade ore materials.



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<WIRE> Willem Blijdorp to Step Down as Chairperson of Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) Board

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) has announced that Willem Blijdorp will step down as the Chairperson of its board of directors.

The effective date for this change will be January 1, 2024.

The board has begun a review process, following which a new chairperson will be announced.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals is a globally operating pharmaceutical company focusing on developing drugs for a range of severe genetic and skin disorders.


<WIRE> Toysrus ANZ Anticipates Cost Structures & Operating Strategy To Enable Profitable Growth By End Of Q1 CY2024 (ASX:TOY)

Toysrus ANZ (ASX:TOY) has revealed plans to implement changes to its cost structures and operating strategy, predicting these adjustments will enable the company to achieve profitable growth by the end of Q1 CY2024.

Toysrus ANZ is a global toys and juvenile products retailer dedicated to inspiring kids and creating memorable childhood experiences.




<WIRE> Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) Rises on Positive Lithium Project Update

Shares of Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) increased as much as 2.4% to A$2.980, marking their best performance since September 15, conditional upon holding these gains.

The lithium mining company announced its zero-carbon lithium project in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field, Germany, had increased in size.

Additionally, the company reported a decreased risk in the upstream of Phase I bridging study, ahead of the impending completion of the study and the commencement of financing.

If this upward trend continues, the stock will break its three-day losing streak.

At the closure of the previous trading day, Vulcan shares have gone down 54% year-to-date.

Vulcan Energy is a lithium mining company based in Germany focused on sustainable, zero-carbon projects.