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Nanhua Futures' Profit Jumps 139% in Q1

Nanhua Futures' (HKG:2691, SHA:603093) net profit attributable to shareholders rose about 139% to 204.8 million yuan in the first quarter from 85.7 million yuan a year prior, a Tuesday Hong Kong bourse filing said.Earnings per share at the futures brokerage came in at 0.29 yuan, compared with 0.14 yuan a year earlier.Operating revenue increased 61% to 433.1 million yuan from 269.6 million yuan.

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Kasumigaseki Capital Sees No Damage From Sanriku Earthquake

Kasumigaseki Capital (TYO:3498) said an offshore earthquake near Sanriku caused no damage to its facilities or operations, according to a Tuesday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.The company said inspections found no impact on assets it owns or manages and no effect on earnings as of early morning.

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Rigaku Expands Chip Metrology Tie-Up With Onto Innovation

Rigaku (TYO:268A) agreed to a capital and business alliance with Onto Innovation, alongside a share transfer that will change its largest shareholder, according to a Tuesday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.Onto Innovation will acquire about 61.1 million shares, or 27% of Rigaku, from Atom Investment in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The move will make Onto Innovation the top shareholder, while Atom's stake will be reduced.The tie-up expands an existing collaboration in semiconductor metrology, combining Rigaku's X-ray technology with Onto's optical and analytics capabilities to develop tools for advanced logic, memory and packaging.The companies also plan to deepen cooperation across research, production and sales, while increasing use of software and AI and tapping Onto's global customer base.

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Aurum Resources Says Ivory Coast Gold Project Drilling Hits Multiple Thick Gold Intersections; Shares Up 4%

Aurum Resources (ASX:AUE) said the diamond drilling program at the Boundiali gold project in Ivory Coast hit multiple thick gold intersections at the BDT2 deposit, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.The program encountered intercepts of 36 meters at about 2 grams per tonne (g/t) grade of gold from 280 meters, as well as 2 meters at 11.4 g/t grade of gold from 115 meters.The drilling confirmed gold mineralization outside of the current mineral resource estimate boundaries at BDT2.Aurum Resources' shares rose almost 4% in recent trading on Tuesday.

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Australian United Investment Says Merger With Australian United Investment Becomes Effective

Diversified United Investment (ASX:DUI) said that the scheme of arrangement under which it will merge with Australian United Investment Company (ASX:AUI) was now legally effective, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.Diversified United lodged the orders of the Federal Court of Australia with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.The scheme is expected to be implemented on April 30. Eligible Diversified United shareholders will be entitled to receive the scheme consideration of around 0.4724 new Australian United Investment shares for each Diversified United share held as of Thursday, April 23.

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Astral Resources Grows Total Gold Resource Across Western Australia Projects

Astral Resources (ASX:AAR) said its updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) at the Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia stands at 54 million tonnes at 1 gram per tonne (g/t) gold for 1.7 million ounces of contained gold, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.The company said, including the MRE at Feysville of 5 million tonnes at 1.2 g/t gold for 196,000 ounces and the MRE at Spargoville of 3 million tonnes at 1.4 g/t gold for 139,000 ounces, the consolidated Astral MRE is now estimated at 62 million tonnes at 1.1 g/t gold for 2.1 million ounces of contained gold.

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Market Chatter: Japan's Solar Share in Power Output Doubles in Decade as Fossil Use Eases

Solar power made up 10% of Japan's electricity generation last year, overtaking the global average of 9%, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.The share has roughly doubled over the past decade, reflecting steady expansion of renewable capacity. Even so, fossil fuels still supply close to 70% of Japan's power, though rising renewables and a return of nuclear output are gradually reducing reliance on imported fuels, according to the report.Liquefied natural gas demand has declined in recent years, with shipments dropping about 16% between 2018 and 2025 based on ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.Japan's greenhouse gas emissions also edged lower, falling 2.8% in 2024, according to data from the European Commission. However, analysts say the country's goal to cut emissions 60% by 2035 from 2013 levels remains insufficient to put it on a path to net zero by 2050, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Carnaby Resources Begins Reverse Circulation Drilling at Queensland Project

Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) began a 3,000-meter reverse circulation drill program at the Greater Duchess project in Queensland, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.The program will test extensions of high-priority targets at Trekelano.

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Aldoro Resources Confirms Further Rare Earth Element Mineralization at Namibia Deposit; Shares Down 10%

Aldoro Resources (ASX:ARN) confirmed further rare earth element and strontium mineralization at the Kameelburg deposit in Namibia, following the receipt of results for diamond drill hole DD004F, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.The drill hole encountered "significant" mineralization in multiple zones as it was tested to the current collar depth of 354 meters and remains open at depth, the filing said.An updated mineral resource report is expected to be released within the next two weeks, per the filing.Shares fell almost 10% in morning trade Tuesday.

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Market Chatter: Nissan Doubles EV Range in Solid-State Battery Tests

Nissan Motor (TYO:7201) has cleared key hurdles in developing all-solid-state EV batteries, keeping it on track for mass production in fiscal 2028, Nikkei reported Tuesday.Prototype testing showed the technology can significantly boost energy density versus lithium-ion batteries, supporting longer driving range and faster charging, according to the report.The company is also preparing a more affordable bidirectional charger by 2028, enabling EVs to power homes, with plans to allow surplus electricity sales to the grid around 2030, the report said.In parallel, Nissan is building an in-house software platform to speed up the development of data-driven features. This will support AI-based autonomous driving from fiscal 2027 and the broader rollout of intelligent in-car functions, part of a plan to equip most models with advanced driving capabilities, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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NZX Midday Sector Update: Industrial Services Stocks Rise, Non-Energy Minerals Decline

Industrial services gained the most among New Zealand sectors on Tuesday, advancing 2%.Ventia Services Group (NZE:VNT, ASX:VNT) gained 2% in recent trade.Meanwhile, non-energy minerals shares fell almost 2%.Fletcher Building (NZE:FBU, ASX:FBU) was down nearly 4% in recent trade.

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Market Chatter: Japan Wholesalers Form Data Alliance to Tackle Delivery Strain

A group of nine major Japanese wholesalers is building a shared logistics network to improve delivery efficiency, responding to a tightening driver pool and rising transport costs, Nikkei reported Tuesday.The partnership spans consumer goods, food, pharmaceuticals and publishing distributors, including Kao Group Customer Marketing, Mitsubishi Shokuhin (TYO:7451) and Mediceo, among others. It marks a rare alignment across sectors that typically run separate delivery systems, according to the report.Instead of operating in silos, the companies will combine shipment data and coordinate routes through a common optimization system. The approach allows trucks to carry mixed loads across categories and fill unused capacity during different times of day, reducing empty runs, the report said.Early trials between Kao and Mitsubishi Shokuhin indicated sizable gains, cutting truck demand and improving route efficiency. A broader rollout later this year aims to raise overall vehicle utilization by around 16%, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Telix Pharmaceuticals Becomes Most Shorted ASX Stock as of April 15, ASIC Data Shows

Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) was the most shorted stock on the Australian Securities Exchange as of April 15 with 16.51% short positions, taking the place of Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP), according to data from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.Domino's Pizza is now the second most shorted stock with 15.44% short positions, data showed.Telix Pharmaceuticals' shares fell 2% in recent Tuesday trade.

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James Hardie Industries Under Law Firm Investigation Over Potential Disclosure Failures

James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) is being investigated by law firm Maurice Blackburn over potential disclosure failures ahead of the release of its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, which precipitated a 34% decline in its Australia-listed shares over two trading days in August 2025, the law firm said.Maurice Blackburn said the company in May 2025 guided for fiscal 2026 organic sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization growth across all regions, but in August 2025 reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results that included a fall in earnings and net sales."Our investigation concerns whether James Hardie engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and/or breached its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to disclose material issues affecting its North American Fiber Cement segment," Maurice Blackburn said.James Hardie Industries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.The company's shares were gaining more than 1% in recent Tuesday trade.

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Victory Giant Technology Jumps 57% in Hong Kong Trading Debut

Victory Giant Technology's (HKG:2476; SHE:300476) shares opened 57.2% above their initial public offering price in a stellar Hong Kong debut on Tuesday morning.The China-based printed circuit board manufacturer opened at HK$330.00 per share, well above the offer price of HK$209.88.

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South Korean Shares Open Higher on Hopes of Iran Talks

South Korean shares opened sharply higher on Tuesday as signs that Iran may participate in the peace talks with the U.S. emerged.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, rose 1.34%, or added 83.45 points, to open at 6,302.54. The Kosdaq also gained slightly to begin trading at 1,186.23.Iran is planning to send a delegation to the next stage of discussions with the U.S., according to various media reports, citing unnamed sources.However, tensions remained high after U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue until a deal has been struck with Tehran. The naval blockade, which began a week ago, recently seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Talga Group Reports Record Anode Output at Sweden Project, Advances Financing Discussions

Talga Group (ASX:TLG) said its EVA plant in Sweden has achieved record anode volume output, driven by increased customer validation programs in the premium high-power battery sector, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.The company said strong customer-backed support is feeding into financing efforts, with discussions progressing with multiple European states and funding agencies to secure non-dilutive capital for its Vittangi anode project.The company added that its front-end engineering design (FEED) study is advancing steadily as momentum rebuilds in graphite anode markets.The company's shares rose 2% in recent Tuesday trade.

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Manuka Resources Starts Crushing, Screening Activities at New South Wales Project; Shares Up 5%

Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR, NZE:MKR) started crushing and screening activities at its Mt Boppy project in New South Wales ahead of the production restart at its Wonawinta processing facility, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.Haulage to the processing facility is scheduled to start on April 22, the filing said.Commissioning and first production are slated for June, per the filing.Manuka Resources shares rose 5% in morning trade in Australia.

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Compumedics Sees Fiscal Year 2026 EBITDA of Up to AU$7 Million

Compumedics (ASX:CMP) said it expects fiscal year 2026 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of about AU$5.5 million to AU$7 million, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.The company expects full fiscal year revenue of about AU$62 million to AU$65 million, representing growth of about 22% to 28% in fiscal year 2025.The company said liquidity has been strengthened with material magnetoencephalography (MEG) cash receipts in the fiscal third quarter and expanded working capital facilities providing AU$10 million to AU$11 million of available headroom.Revenue conversion has been impacted by timing factors, including MEG installation scheduling delays associated with conflict-related disruption in the Middle East affecting helium availability and pricing, as well as the deliberate prioritization of manufacturing readiness for Somfit D ahead of its full commercial rollout, the filing added.The company's shares rose 1% in recent Tuesday trade.

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Market Chatter: Japan Sets 1 Trillion Yen Recycling Push to Secure Critical Minerals

Japan is preparing a 1 trillion yen program to expand recycling of critical minerals and plastics, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and steady supply chains, Nikkei reported Tuesday.The plan combines subsidies with financing from the Japan Green Investment Corp. for Carbon Neutrality and potential green transformation bonds, alongside investment in AI-driven sorting to improve efficiency, according to the report.By 2030, the government wants recycled sources to account for 40% of aluminum supply and 30% of materials used in permanent magnets. It also targets capacity to convert about 2 million metric tons of iron scrap each year into high-grade steel, the report said.Rules will be phased in through fiscal 2028 to require higher use of recycled plastics in products such as bottles, according to the report.Japan also plans to deepen links with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, importing e-waste like circuit boards for processing at home, while supporting regulatory frameworks in the region and tightening approvals for exports that risk pollution, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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