Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has announced a $449 million equity raise to fast-track new battery, solar and geothermal projects as part of its Contact31+ renewable growth strategy, positioning the company as a leader in New Zealand’s energy transition.

🔋 Funds will support major developments including a new large-scale battery, a solar farm joint venture, and further geothermal expansion, strengthening New Zealand’s renewable energy supply.
🌿 The Company delivered a strong half-year result, driven by higher renewable generation and the successful acquisition and integration of Manawa Energy, with expected cost synergies already secured.
⚡ With renewable generation now making up nearly all of its output, Contact continues positioning itself as a leader in clean energy while investing to improve energy security and manage inconsistency risk.

Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge commented:
“1H26 was transformational, with the completion of the Manawa acquisition and the welcoming of its people and assets to Contact. The strong performance of the combined entity set us up well for the year ahead as we take significant steps to execute the Contact31+ strategy.”

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of MacPhersons Reward Pty Ltd, continuing its consolidation of the Coolgardie gold district in Western Australia.

🏗️ The acquisition includes granted and operating gold mining leases located within and adjacent to Forrestania’s existing Coolgardie Hub, strengthening its control over operations near processing infrastructure.
💰 The transaction will be funded through a mix of cash and shares, preserving capital while securing immediate mining tenure and supporting the Company’s transition from explorer to near-term gold producer.
⛏️ As mining at MacPhersons is nearing completion by Beacon Minerals, Forrestania can now fully integrate the site into its regional growth plans, expanding production and leveraging existing infrastructure, paving the road form exploration to production.

Forrestania Resources Executive Chairman David Geraghty commented:
“This acquisition continues Forrestania’s disciplined strategy of consolidating tenure around our Coolgardie Hub with specific focus on granted mining tenure. The MacPhersons tenements allow us to utilise nearby processing options and transition smoothly from explorer to producer.

Arovella Therapeutics (ASX:ALA) is a biotechnology company developing invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapies for the treatment of blood cancers and solid tumours. In January 2026, Arovella achieved a major regulatory milestone with U.S. FDA acceptance of its investigational new drug (IND) for lead program ALA-101, validating its preclinical data, manufacturing process and clinical development plan and clearing the path for a first-in-human Phase 1 trial. The investigational new drug (IND) acceptance also establishes a regulatory framework for Arovella’s broader CAR-iNKT platform, supporting the advancement of additional programs including ALA-105 for gastric cancer and ahead of Wholesale Investor’s Emergence 2026 Conference, CEO and Managing Director Dr Michael Baker speaks with The Stock Network’s Lel Smits about the significance of this milestone and what comes next as Arovella enters the clinic.

🩺 Entering the clinic
⚕️ Building value beyond ALA-101

👉 Wholesale Investor`s Emergence 2026
🗓 18-20 February, 2026
📍 Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

Percheron Therapeutics (ASX:PER) is an international biotechnology company developing novel therapies for oncology and rare diseases. During the December 2025 quarter, the Company reported final Phase I data for HMBD-002, confirming strong safety and encouraging efficacy signals, and outlined a modular Phase II clinical trial with manufacturing scheduled for the second quarter of this year and ahead of Wholesale Investor’s Emergence 2026 Conference, CEO and Managing Director Dr James Garner speaks with The Stock Network’s Lel Smits about clinical progress and the path into Phase II.

⚗️ Phase I results and clinical validation
🧪 Phase II strategy and near-term catalysts

👉 Wholesale Investor`s Emergence 2026
🗓 18-20 February, 2026
📍 Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) has struck a Space Act Agreement with NASA to conduct testing and evaluation of components produced using its Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ (TKF) cold spray technology for potential aerospace applications.

❄️ The TKF technology uses cold spray technology to rapidly deposit metal powders at supersonic speeds; it can be used in metal additive manufacturing, metal coatings and repairs.
🚀 NASA will conduct initial testing and evaluation of components manufactured using Titomic’s proprietary cold spray additive manufacturing platform, examining the characteristics of Titomic-produced parts for potential use in aerospace applications.
🛰️ The agreement gives Titomic an opportunity to demonstrate its advanced manufacturing capabilities in extreme environments, and show its capability to rapidly produce, repair and protect complex metallic structures without thermal distortion or degradation.

“We are honoured to be working with NASA on the evaluation of our cold spray manufactured components,” said Jim Simpson, CEO and Managing Director at Titomic.

“The successful completion of this initial testing phase could mark the potential for future collaboration in aerospace innovation and supply chain development,” said Dr. Patti Dare, Titomic USA President.

Tivan Limited (ASX:TVN) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Baucau and Ossu Projects in Timor-Leste, marking a major step in expanding its critical minerals portfolio.

⛰️ The projects are located in the Timor sea, east of Timor-Leste’s capital, Dili. The location is considered highly prospective for deposits of copper, cobalt, gold and other critical minerals.

🤝 Tivan has signed a Non-Binding agreement with Timor-Leste’s state-owned mining company, Murak Rai Timor, outlining a potential joint venture for the project. Corporate structuring is now underway ahead of establishing the joint venture.

⚒️ Tivan will begin a regional field validation program, including mapping and surface sampling, initially targeting areas of historical mineralisation to evaluate the assets value.

The Tivan Board commented:

“The Board sees the enormous potential to deliver enduring value for shareholders, while contributing to sustainable outcomes for the proud nation of Timor-Leste and its people.”

What are the biggest threats to your wealth right now? When people think about wealth risk, they often focus on market volatility. But a Wealth Report shows that wealthy Australians see risk far more broadly. Chubb’s research has shown, while 91% identify loss of investment value as a top concern, many also worry about income disruption, legal exposure, family breakdowns, fraud, and being targeted because of their wealth. These risks are not isolated, they are interconnected. A single event can trigger financial, emotional, and reputational consequences at once. This is why wealth protection today requires a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional insurance and considers lifestyle, family structure, and long-term resilience across generations.

Pengana Capital Group (ASX:PCG) is a diversified funds management group and the group behind the TermPlus investment platform. TermPlus is an online term account provider designed to give Australian investors monthly income generated through diversified access to the global private credit sector – a sector that has traditionally been the domain of large institutions. Built around diversification, floating-rate income, and ease of use, TermPlus reflects the changing realities of income investing for Australian investors and ahead of Wholesale Investor’s Emergence 2026 Conference, Managing Executive at TermPlus, Dean Weinbren speaks with The Stock Network’s Lel Smits to discuss how income portfolios are changing, why global private credit has become increasingly relevant for Australian investors, and what investors should be thinking about as they reassess how their money works for them.

📈 The shift toward income and stability
🔄 Changing dynamics in traditional income assets
🌍 Understanding global private credit
🔓 Making private markets accessible
🎯 Risk, realism and long-term outcomes

👉 Wholesale Investor`s Emergence 2026
🗓 18-20 February, 2026
📍 Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney