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Merging companies is never easy but this multinational flexibles and packaging group has the track record to suggest its acquisition of Berry Global can succeed – with shareholders in both groups to benefit.

A firm grip on the Australian market is giving the Melbourne-based, world-first digital property settlement platform a springboard to continue expanding offshore.

With older Australians accounting for one-third of scam losses totalling $319 million in 2024, they will be on the front line of a government initiative to provide the necessary tools to detect and stop fraudulent behaviour.

The global supply chain logistics group is well on track to meet its forecasts of higher revenue, earnings and free cashflow generation in 2025.

A global reach is paying dividends for the Melbourne-based company with operations in Asia and the Americas helping drive revenue over the $1 billion milestone in the 2024 financial year.

In what could be a harbinger for the coming year, the S&P/ASX 200 index has been on a roller coaster ride since the market opened on January 3. What’s making investors extremely jittery are fears incoming President Donald Trump’s policies will fuel inflation.

The Western Australian miner has delivered to shareholders in 2024 – despite a falling iron ore price. Repeating this result will be extremely difficult if a Trump administration decides to impose higher tariffs.

The challenges of growing overseas competition, cost of living pressures and the threat of further regulatory oversight are being met by Australia’s leading lottery and Keno operator – so far.

With women living longer than men on average, it’s often forgotten that almost half the intergenerational transfer won’t even be intergenerational – it will be horizontal or intra-generational because it will be passed on to spouses.

A UK research report has found a growing number of couples over 60 live in separate households, a trend particularly pronounced among those entering a new relationship at this stage of their lives. Improved mental health is a bonus.

A mild warning to the market from this global travel group in October had skittish investors bailing out. Those who held their nerve could enjoy a higher payout and share price if the travel industry picks up in 2025.

The micro fund manager reported a solid performance with increasing funds under management, revenue and active customers. On the sharemarket, investors have been finding some appetite for this stock, but it’s a far cry from the buying frenzy that took it to $2 in 2021.