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<WIRE> Appen (ASX:APX) Faces Over 7-Year Low Following Subpar Half-Yearly Results, Outlook

Shares of AI training provider Appen sank as dramatically as 25% to A$1.680, reaching its lowest point since April 2016.

Appen recorded its worst intraday drop since May 2023, making it the poorest performer on the ASX All Ordinaries index.

The trading volume surged pass 5.5 million shares, in comparison to the 30-day average of 1.4 million shares.

An analysis of the company’s half-year results revealed a significant year-on-year narrowing in their underlying, and a 24% drop in group revenue.

The company highlighted continued headwinds and projected that the revenue for the second half of 2023 would be closer to their first-half level.

As of the last close, Appen’s shares have dropped 7.5% this year, compared to a 1.5% increase in the All Ordinaries index.

Appen is a leading provider of training data for artificial intelligence and machine learning.




<WIRE> Whispir (ASX:WSP) Forecasts Almost 80% Of FY24 Growth From Expanded Platform Usage

Whispir (ASX:WSP) projects that nearly 80% of its FY24 growth will be sparked by an increase in platform usage by current clients.

The company expects gross margins to continuously improve as a result of a recent favorable whole-scale pricing acquired from telecommunications carriers.

Whispir (ASX:WSP) also anticipates that its FY24 revenue growth will be spurred by demand from its existing client base among other factors.

Whispir is a software company engaged in developing communication applications.



<WIRE> Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) Posts Full-Year Operating NPAT of A$17.8 Million

Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) reports its full-year operating net profit after tax (NPAT) at A$17.8 million, down from A$21.7 million from the previous year.

The company declares a final dividend of 6 Australian cents per share.

Additionally, its full-year statutory revenue noted an increase of 22.1%, reaching A$440.8 million.

Integral Diagnostics is a healthcare company that offers diagnostic imaging services.


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<WIRE> Ram Essential Services Property Fund (ASX:REP) Reports FY Funds From Operations Of A$30.6 Million

Ram Essential Services Property Fund (ASX:REP) has reported its fiscal year funds from operations (FFO), coming in at A$30.6 million.

The fund also stated a like-for-like net operating income (NOI) growth of 4.5%, and has given its FY24 distribution per unit (DPU) guidance in the range of 5.6 to 5.7 Australian cents.

The fund’s FY distributions per unit stood at 5.7 Australian cents, with a payout ratio of 97%, which is in accordance with the provided guidance.

Ram Essential Services Property Fund is a financial organization that provides property-focused operating services.


<WIRE> Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) Posts FY Total Transaction Value From Continuing Operations of A$2.57 Billion

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) announced its full-year total transaction value (TTV) from continuing operations to be A$2.57 billion.

This is considerably up as compared to A$1.08 billion from the previous reporting period.

The company also stated a fully franked, final dividend of 6 Australian cents per share.

Helloworld Travel is a leading integrated travel service provider.



<WIRE> Infomedia (ASX:IFM) Declares Final Dividend of 1.8 Australian Cents Per Share

Infomedia (ASX:IFM), a technology software firm, has declared a final dividend of 1.8 Australian cents per share which is fully franked.

The company is well-positioned to deliver a total revenue in the range of A$135 million to A$142 million in financial year 2024.

Infomedia is a world-leading provider of software solutions and services to the automotive industry, specializing in parts and service systems for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).


<WIRE> Tasfoods Records Half-Year Loss of A$3.8 Million

Tasfoods (ASX:TFL) has reported a half-year loss attributable of A$3.8 million in contrast to a loss of A$5.4 million recorded previously.

The company’s revenue from continuing operations was reported at A$39.2 million, surpassing the previous value of A$34.3 million.

Tasfoods is an Australia based company engaged in the field of food and beverages.