Heidi Cuthbert

Orion Minerals (ASX:ORN) has entered into a binding US$250 million prepayment facility with a subsidiary of Glencore, marking a pivotal shift toward full-scale operations at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project in South Africa.

Immuron (ASX:IMC) announced a leadership transition, following the resignation of Phillip Hains as CFO and company secretary.

DeSoto Resources (ASX:DES) has strengthened its West African portfolio, announcing the acquisition of 290km2 of new ground within the prolific Siguiri Basin.

Sanae Takaichi has secured a historic landslide, handing her coalition a two-thirds supermajority and one of the strongest mandates in post-war Japan.

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) shares surged 15.9% on Feb. 9, recovering from a 30% plunge after the company reaffirmed its strong FY26 earnings guidance despite a routine Spanish tax audit.

SEEK (ASX:SEK) will recognise a $356 million post-tax impairment charge against its investment in the Chinese recruitment platform, Zhaopin.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) announced a robust set of interim results for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025, underpinned by a significant property valuation uplift and high portfolio occupancy.

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) reported fourth-quarter adjusted profit that surpassed analyst expectations, as record performance in its repair and parts business helped the dealership giant navigate a cooling market for new vehicles.

White Mountains Insurance Group (NYSE:WTM) reported strong book value growth for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, fueled by the Bamboo sale and solid operating performance across its investment and insurance operations.

Ispire Technology (NASDAQ:ISPR), a developer and marketer of branded vaping and e-cigarette products, reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.