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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a net operating profit of $22.9 million for H1 FY2026 and announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its progressive dividend policy.

WAM Leaders Limited has delivered strong portfolio gains and increased its fully franked interim dividend, reflecting robust operating profits and strategic market positioning.

Regal Asian Investments Limited (ASX, RG8) reported a robust turnaround in its half-year results to 31 December 2025, posting a profit after tax of AUD 81.3 million and declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 8.0 cents per share.

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.

AMP Limited reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT up 20.8%, driven by strong cashflow growth, cost reductions, and new product launches including AMP Bank GO and AMP Lifetime Pension. The company sets a steady course for FY26 with continued focus on retirement solutions and AI-driven innovation.

AMP Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, partially franked at 20%, with payments scheduled for April 2026.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.5565 per security on its Capital Notes 3, payable mid-March 2026 with partial franking.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.6241 per security for its Capital Notes, payable mid-March 2026, reflecting a steady 6.5141% annualised distribution rate.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.12 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan with no discount.

Insurance Australia Group’s half year net profit fell 35% to $505 million, weighed down by natural peril claims and integration costs from its RACQI acquisition. Despite this, the insurer maintains its full-year guidance and announces a $200 million share buy-back.