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Capital raising news drove the biggest swings in finance stocks this week, with SPC Global collapsing after a deeply discounted offer and Klevo Rewards jumping on fast payment growth. Deal approvals, buybacks and dividend updates kept the rest of the sector busy, but investors stayed selective.

ANZ is executing a $248 million on-market share buyback via UBS to neutralise shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the 2026 interim dividend, with a 12-day pricing period ending 1 June 2026.

Small caps drove the biggest moves, with Alvo Minerals surging, Klevo extending a payments-fuelled rally, and FBR jumping on fresh contract news. At the larger end, takeover bids, mine funding deals and a strong Liontown update kept resources and corporate activity at the centre of trading.

Payments and fintech names drove the biggest swings this week, while the major banks leaned on profit growth, asset sales and capital management. Investors also had to weigh cyber risk, legal penalties and weaker portfolio values as global tensions stayed in the background.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

ANZ moves to fully own the ANZ Worldline joint venture by acquiring Worldline S.A’s 51% share for $89 million, aiming to deepen its transaction banking services as part of its 2030 strategy.

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.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a robust first quarter with a 75% jump in cash profit, driven by cost cuts and revenue growth, signalling early success in its ANZ 2030 strategy.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 final dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked at 70%, with options for dividend reinvestment and payment in multiple currencies.

ANZ reported a 10% decline in statutory profit for FY2025, impacted by significant regulatory and restructuring charges, while reaffirming its ANZ 2030 strategy and maintaining a strong capital position.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 final dividend of 83 cents per share, accompanied by a continuation of its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Option Plans offering a 1.5% discount. Shareholders have until mid-November to participate.