Mahathir Bayena

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) and Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FOLD) announced today that BioMarin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus for $14.50 per share in an all-cash transaction.

Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) reported its results for Q2 fiscal 2026, ending November 23, 2025, showing a decline in net sales and adjusted EPS, largely driven by significant non-cash goodwill and brand impairment charges.

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE:BW) announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply its advanced low-pressure Wet Gas Scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in Canada.

Polymarket confirmed on Friday, December 19, 2025, that it has fully restored all platform services following a major disruption caused by a critical outage on the Polygon network that began during the previous trading session.

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA), a gold and critical minerals exploration company advancing the Estelle Project in Alaska.

Australia's population grew by 306,000 people through overseas migration in the 2024-25 financial year.

Australian environmental technology company Calix (ASX:CXL) has secured a new US contract for the supply of magnesium hydroxide water treatment products,

Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Decmil, has been awarded an $81 million contract by Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO).

Australia's population rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to June, reaching 27.6 million people.