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Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) has signed a binding agreement to acquire California Olive Ranch, the leading producer and marketer of Californian extra virgin olive oil.

Enlitic (ASX:ENL) has secured commitments for a capital raise of $8 million through the issuance of secured convertible notes to a group of sophisticated investors.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM), a producer of high and ultra-high purity alumina, officially commenced trading on the ASX on Dec. 24.

RocketBoots (ASX:ROC) has secured firm commitments to raise $7 million through the placement of 28 million new shares at $0.25 each.

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) has secured a significant milestone with the renewal of its ATP2044 permit and the granting of potential commercial area 356.

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) has boosted its Australian construction pipeline by approximately $3.7 billion after winning the contract to develop the Hunter Street Sydney Metro station and an adjacent 52-storey commercial tower.

Western Gold Resources (ASX:WGR) has approved a decision to mine for its 100%-owned Gold Duke Project in Western Australia.

Acumentis Group (ASX:ACU) announced that Meera De Almaida-John has resigned from her roles as CFO and company secretary, effective Dec. 24.

Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) announced that, by mutual agreement, Stephen J. Turner will step down as CEO and Managing Director, effective Jan. 30, 2026.

Skylark Minerals (ASX:SKM) has completed its acquisition of Ricca Resources’ gold portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire.

Beacon Minerals (ASX:BCN) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Mining, has entered into a binding agreement to sell its non-core Mt Dimer tenement package.

Infini Resources (ASX:I88) has significantly expanded its flagship Portland Creek Uranium Project in Newfoundland, Canada.

Elanor Investors Group (ASX:ENN) has agreed to facilitate the orderly transition of investment and property management of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund to Lederer Group.

A Luxembourg-based investment firm, Platin, has accelerated its acquisition of shares in Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE).

Adherium (ASX:ADR) exceeded its key commercial milestones for calendar year 2025, with total device shipments surpassing 4,666 units.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will repay $68 million to low-income customers who were charged unusually high fees for services such as dishonoured payments and overdrafts.

Powerhouse Ventures (ASX:PVL) announced a strategic partnership with GlobalDots, a global leader in cloud performance optimisation, AI infrastructure, and data security.

Celsius Resources (ASX:CLA) is in discussions with a leading financial advisory firm to assist in finalising financing for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines.

Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has been awarded the NSW Whole-of-Government Cleaning Services contract for the Western Sydney region.

Dimerix (ASX:DXB) has received feedback from the US Food and Drug Administration on its ACTION3 Phase 3 trial of DMX-200.

Private equity giant Blackstone (NYSE:BX) is set to acquire Hamilton Island from the Oatley family for approximately $1.2 billion.

Monash IVF Group (ASX:MVF) announced that the consortium comprising Genesis Capital Investment Management and WHSP Holdings has withdrawn its non-binding indicative proposal to acquire 100% of Monash IVF.

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has secured a $6.2 million standalone contract through an in-country reseller for delivery to a military end-customer in the Asia Pacific region.

EVT (ASX:EVT) has acquired QT Auckland, a premium lifestyle hotel in Auckland’s Viaduct precinct, for NZ$87.5 million.