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News Corp has reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $9 billion, with Total Segment EBITDA exceeding $1.6 billion and free cash flow reaching $811 million. Dow Jones and digital real estate services led the performance, while the company returned $643 million through share buybacks.

Carnaby Resources’ proposed acquisition by Evolution Mining has moved closer to completion after ASIC registered the scheme booklet and Evolution waived the ACCC clearance condition. The scrip deal still requires shareholder and Court approval, with the vote set for 26 October.

Medibank delivered higher FY26 operating profit, underlying earnings and dividends, while its health services arm posted strong growth after the Better Medical acquisition. The annual report also leaves investors weighing cybercrime litigation, capital flexibility and the pace of Medibank Health’s expansion.

The Supreme Court of Victoria has approved FleetPartners’ $27 million settlement of shareholder class action proceedings. The company says available insurance proceeds will cover the full amount, with no admission of liability.

JB Hi-Fi delivered record FY2026 sales of $11.06 billion and lifted its fully franked ordinary dividend by 22.5% to 337 cents per share. The early FY2027 trading update was less assured, with Australian sales and The Good Guys declining in July as shoppers waited for promotions and technology supply remained constrained.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported a modest loss for FY26, with a key highlight being a $12.27 million disputed payment from Endura Mining related to its Snowy River Gold Project royalty. The company has initiated court proceedings in New Zealand to clarify the validity of this buyout option while exploring potential sale of its Bowdens Silver royalty.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

Shine Justice Ltd reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $209.2 million for FY26, alongside a striking 1,578% jump in net profit after tax to $9.6 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.5 cents per share, signalling confidence amid ongoing investments in technology and international expansion.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) posted a 17% revenue drop in FY26 to $35.1 million, mainly due to a major contract loss in Europe, but narrowed its net loss by 78% excluding impairments and achieved cash flow breakeven in H2.

Credit Clear Limited posted a 28% rise in FY26 revenue to $60 million, boosted by UK acquisitions and organic growth, while defending legal action by the ACCC.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises reported a $134.2 million statutory loss for FY26 due to significant non-cash impairments, while underlying profit rose 4%. The company is closing up to 60 stores and focusing on franchisee profitability and cost reductions.