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Nick Scali Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 36% rise in net profit, driven by strong sales growth and margin improvements in Australia and New Zealand, while UK operations show signs of recovery following extensive store refurbishments.

Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with record-breaking visitor numbers and a sharp rise in earnings driven by new attractions and strategic partnerships.

Coast Entertainment has reported a robust half-year performance, with ticket sales and visitation hitting new highs and EBITDA significantly exceeding prior periods. The launch of King Claw and a new Olympic partnership are key drivers of momentum.

Nick Scali Limited posted a robust half-year result with revenue up 7.2% and net profit soaring 36.4%, driven by strong ANZ growth despite ongoing UK losses. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 39 cents per share.

Ramsay Health Care has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with ACCC approval to acquire National Capital Private Hospital, setting the stage for completion in early fiscal 2027.

Rox Resources has appointed MACA Interquip Mintrex as the preferred EPC contractor for its Youanmi Processing Plant, marking a key milestone as the project advances towards production. Early engineering and procurement works are underway, with construction set to begin following a Final Investment Decision expected in late Q1 2026.

Civmec Limited has reported solid half-year financial results with a growing order book and key contract wins, underpinning its position in construction and engineering sectors.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with strong revenue growth, a record order book, and significant progress in naval shipbuilding. The company’s diversified operations and strategic contracts position it well for future growth.

GQG Partners delivered solid full-year 2025 results, with funds under management climbing 7.1% to US$163.9 billion and net income increasing 7.3% to US$463.3 million, despite net outflows. The firm maintained a strong dividend payout, reflecting confidence in its sustainable growth strategy.

GQG Partners reported a 7.1% increase in funds under management for 2025, driven by strong investment performance despite net outflows, while declaring a solid fourth-quarter dividend.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully closed a A$40 million private placement, bolstering funding to accelerate development of its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile. Major shareholders and institutional investors backed the oversubscribed raise, positioning the company for near-term production milestones.

Webjet Group has ended acquisition discussions with Helloworld and BGH Capital, reaffirming its focus on executing its FY30 growth strategy while confirming FY26 EBITDA guidance and a $25 million share buy-back.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining’s recent diamond drilling at Kirgella Gift and Providence deposits reveals thick gold mineralisation extending well below previous resource estimates, signalling promising vertical growth potential.

Accelerate Resources has revealed a new northwest-trending gold structure at its Balagundi Project, expanding the known mineralised footprint with encouraging aircore drilling results. Follow-up drilling is set to test the extent and continuity of this discovery.

SQX Resources has more than doubled its ground position at the Williams Gold-Silver Project in Montana, securing extensive strike extensions of historically high-grade veins. This expansion sets the stage for a major exploration push in 2026.

BWP Group has reported a robust 41.2% increase in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a 4.1% rise in interim distributions and a growing portfolio valued at $3.9 billion.

BWP Group has reported a 3% rise in revenue to $103.6 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by rental growth and strategic acquisitions. The internalisation of management has reduced fees and positioned the group for future growth.

GQG Partners Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in net revenue and a 7.3% rise in net profit for 2025, alongside a strategic US ETF launch and a new dividend declaration.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in sales but a 9% fall in underlying net profit for the half year ended December 2025, as the rollout of its innovative Nucleus Nexa System faced longer-than-expected regulatory and contract hurdles. The company anticipates a robust second half driven by broader product availability and service growth.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.