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Gold, rare earths and energy shares led a busy week, while major company results brought large gains and steep sell-offs. Corporate deals, new project studies and rising dividends drew buyers, but some stocks fell despite stronger earnings.

Takeover bids sent EQT Holdings sharply higher, while Ovanti collapsed after leaving the buy now, pay later market. Strong results from lenders and fund managers were offset by steep falls in several stocks.

Investors also weighed dividends, buy-backs, cost cuts and regulatory risks across a busy week of company news.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Small explorers led the ASX week, with Lachlan Star, EcoGraf and Basin Energy recording the biggest gains on new drilling, offtake and exploration news.
Takeovers, capital raisings and strong company results also drew attention, although several large stocks fell despite reporting better earnings.

Takeover interest sent FleetPartners sharply higher, while major banks and insurers faced broad selling despite solid earnings and generous shareholder returns.
Dividend changes, buy-backs and capital raisings also shaped a mixed week for Australian financial stocks.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX: WLE) has successfully completed a $225 million placement amid strong demand and launched a $150 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at a 5% discount, offering shareholders a chance to increase exposure to a portfolio that has consistently outperformed the ASX 200.

N1 Holdings, Wisr and Beforepay led the week’s share-price gains as lenders reported stronger profits and larger loan books. Takeovers, payment growth and a major HSBC loan sale also shaped the market.

WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

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.

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

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.