Isaac Francis

Crypto sentiment remained fragile on Thursday as Bitcoin slipped below $84,000 and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stayed mired in the low 20s, signalling persistent risk aversion across digital asset markets.

Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee said Republicans have derailed negotiations on a US crypto market structure bill after advancing a party-line draft that passed committee despite unanimous Democratic opposition.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX:AR3) secured approximately $6 million in a heavily supported share placement to institutional and professional investors.

Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) announced a new purchase order valued at $416,000 for its HIV Self-Tests, destined for a major health initiative in Africa.

The Labor Environment Action Network, the ALP’s most influential environmental wing, has launched a high-stakes campaign to strip major mining companies of billions of dollars in fuel tax credits.

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) has entered into a strategic investment agreement to acquire a 19.9% interest in OzAurum Resources (ASX:OZM).

ResMed's (ASX:RMD) revenue for the second quarter to December 2025 climbed 11% to $1.4 billion, reflecting a 9% increase on a constant currency basis.

Cat Financial (NYSE:CAT) reported a paradoxical set of fourth-quarter results, where a 61% plunge in net profit to $139 million stood in stark contrast to a 38% rise in pre-tax earnings.

Blackston (NYSE:BX) reported fourth-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, driven by the highest level of investor inflows in over three years.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) reported a banner fiscal 2025, capitalising on insatiable cruise demand to deliver total revenue of $17.9 billion and net income of $4.3 billion.