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Small-cap resources stocks led the week, while takeover activity and strong company results added to the gains. Wellnex Life more than doubled, but sharp falls in Trek Metals and Ionic Rare Earths showed that positive news did not always bring buyers.

Takeover news drove the biggest share-price gains this week, while investment managers reported stronger profits and larger funds under management.

Investors also weighed dividends, capital raisings and several deals that still need shareholder or regulatory approval.

AMP Limited reported a robust first half of 2026, with statutory profit rising 57% to $154 million and underlying profit up 33%, driven by strong Platforms growth, positive cashflows, and a doubling of China partnership contributions.

AMP led the week after lifting its profit outlook, while IAM jumped on record turnover and L1 Group slid despite strong funds growth. Across the sector, investors rewarded cash returns, deal progress and fresh guidance, but they were less forgiving where outflows or one-off costs stayed in view.

AMP Limited has lifted its underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) guidance for the first half of 2026 to $170 million-$180 million, driven by stronger China partnerships and recognition of carried interest from legacy asset sales.

Speculative growth names and biotech drove the biggest gains this week, while one consumer staple copped the heaviest selling after cutting guidance. Deal flow stayed busy, but investors were even more responsive to hard numbers: profit upgrades, feasibility studies, contract wins and fresh drilling results.

Deal activity and fintech growth set the pace, with Zip surging and Insignia moving closer to leaving the boards. At the same time, regulators kept pressure on insurance deals and several fund managers showed how choppy markets are hitting assets and flows.

AMP Limited's first quarter of 2026 saw Platforms net cashflows jump 45% to $1.1 billion, alongside improved outflows in Superannuation & Investments and a $150 million share buyback commencement. The bank's GO deposits also surged, signaling momentum despite market headwinds.

Gold exposure was sold hard, while a lender and a legal-finance group caught steady buying. Dividends, buy-backs and new bank-style hybrids did the heavy lifting for sentiment.

AMP Limited has announced a $150 million on-market share buyback set to begin after its first-quarter cashflow release in April 2026, signalling a strategic focus on shareholder returns and organic growth.

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.

AMP Limited's FY25 Data Pack highlights steady earnings with an underlying NPAT of $285 million, supported by strong Platforms net cashflows and a stable capital position. The report offers a detailed breakdown of business unit performance, costs, and market share.