ASX Lunch Wrap: ASX takes historic leap to 8500 level; Zip co-founder Larry Diamond exits

The ASX hit a record high above 8500 points on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile Zip's co-founder has stepped down and Aussie consumer confidence is surging.

Health Check: Let there be light (therapy). Invion up 160pc on skin cancer trial news

On seemingly modest news, Invion shares have gone on a romp as investors grasp the potential of the undervalued cancer drug developer.

St George Mining raises $3m to drive exploration at existing projects

St George Mining has secured firm commitments from institutional, sophisticated and professional investors to raise $3m via a placement to fund exploration and for working capital.

East Coast Research increases Altech Batteries’ valuation on commercialisation progress

Altech’s updated valuation of 20c represents a 341% upside from its current share price of 4.6c due to progress made on two battery projects in Germany.

AI gains to soar in the ‘second innings’ of use – Capgemini

Efficiency gains for generative AI will markedly improve as companies tap into the tech, believes Capgemini Australia chief executive Zhiwei Jiang.

Bubalus inks option to acquire portfolio of Victorian gold exploration licences