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Telstra reported a solid FY26 with EBITDAaL up 4% and cash EPS rising 14%, alongside increased capital expenditure and a new $1 billion share buyback. The company is advancing its digital infrastructure investments and AI capabilities while addressing a significant July network outage under regulatory scrutiny.

Galilee Energy has raised A$3.5 million to fund a sidetrack drilling program at Zydeco-1, targeting 13.7 Bcf of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate in Louisiana, while selling its Glenaras Gas Project to sharpen focus on US growth.

Rubik Australia has officially acquired 100% of Qube Holdings shares through a scheme of arrangement, with Qube set to be delisted from the ASX on 17 August 2026.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) has secured A$14.6 million in an oversubscribed placement at A$0.28 per share to back its transformative acquisition of New Zealand’s MediaWorks. The deal creates a trans-Tasman media powerhouse with combined pro forma FY26 revenue of A$284 million and EBITDA of A$36.1 million.

InVert Graphite has completed the acquisition of RapidGraphite, gaining exclusive rights to the RapidPulse™ technology, and raised A$2.5 million to fund scale-up trials aimed at transforming battery-grade graphite production.

Storage King Group (ASX:SKG) reported a 46.6% drop in net profit for FY26, completing internalisation of its management platform and maintaining distributions, while setting a cautious but growth-focused FY27 outlook.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration activities across its Australian portfolio, including partner-funded drilling with AngloGold Ashanti and sole-funded programs at Condobolin, while divesting its Mongolian assets for US$10 million to sharpen focus and strengthen its balance sheet.

Medallion Metals has confirmed and expanded high-grade gold mineralisation at its Lounge Lizard deposit in Western Australia, validating historical data and identifying new lode structures ahead of a major drilling campaign and resource estimate.

L1 Group has partnered with Dr Andrew Lin to launch PXC Advisors, a global long short investment manager boasting a 51% annualised return since 2024. The strategy will open to external investors in September 2026 and take over management of the Platinum International Technology Fund.

ResMed Inc. posted a 10% rise in fiscal 2026 revenue to $5.65 billion, bolstered by the acquisition of Noctrix Health and an agreement to sell its MatrixCare business. The company continues to invest in AI-powered digital health solutions amid ongoing patent litigation and a shifting regulatory landscape.

Motio Limited delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax rising to $1.622 million, underpinned by record revenue months and a strengthened balance sheet following a capital raise.

IPD Group reported record FY26 results, driven by robust data centre expansion and the Platinum Cables acquisition, delivering earnings above guidance and declaring a higher dividend.

Kuniko Limited has extended the high-grade mineralised system at its Silica Hill prospect by approximately 100 metres through Phase 2 diamond drilling, highlighting significant resource growth potential ahead of a planned update.

Osmond Resources has reinforced the continuity of high-grade critical minerals at its Orión project in Spain, with drill hole SOR-07A delivering promising assay results. The company is on track to release its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study by Q3 2026, supported by robust mineral processing testwork and a new Frankfurt listing.

Baby Bunting Group delivered a 6.5% revenue rise to $556 million in FY26, alongside a 33.9% jump in pro forma net profit after tax, driven by its Store of the Future refurbishments and margin expansion.

Contact Energy's July 2026 report highlights increased electricity and gas sales, reduced generation costs, and robust hydro storage, supporting its ongoing renewable investments.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.