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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.

Rare earths and uranium stocks led a broad resources rally, while gold companies combined record profits with larger reserves and dividends. Yet strong company news did not guarantee a rising share price, with several materials groups falling despite better earnings or project progress.

APA Group (ASX:APA) posted an 81% jump in net profit after tax to AUD 234 million for FY26, driven by strong EBITDA growth, cost savings, and contributions from new assets. The company declared its 22nd consecutive distribution increase, advancing key infrastructure projects and sustainability goals.

APA Group projects a final distribution of 30.5 cents per security for the six months ending June 2026, marking a modest 1.7% increase over the prior year and maintaining full-year guidance.

Moody’s Ratings has affirmed APA Group’s Baa2 (stable) credit rating and lowered the downside FFO/Debt threshold from 8% to 7%, reinforcing APA’s financial footing for future growth. This follows a similar adjustment by S&P last December that expanded APA’s debt capacity by over $1 billion.

APA Group has finalised the sale of its 20% stake in the Allgas Network, receiving $62 million as part of Stonepeak's full acquisition of GDI. This move aligns with APA's strategy to streamline operations and focus on growth.

Small caps stole the spotlight, with a handful of stocks doubling on deal news and early-stage project updates. Large miners were steadier, but even they couldn’t fully escape the week’s sharp gap moves.

APA Group has reported robust half-year results, boosting its organic growth pipeline to nearly $3 billion and reaffirming its full-year guidance amid ongoing cost reductions and strategic divestments.

APA Group has updated its dividend announcement, adjusting the New Zealand dollar exchange rate and the Dividend Reinvestment Plan share price for the six months ending December 2025.

APA Group has agreed to sell its 20% stake in the Allgas gas distribution network to Stonepeak affiliates, marking another step in its strategy to simplify operations and focus on core growth areas.

APA Group has announced a modest 1.9% increase in its interim distribution to 27.5 cents per security for the half year ending December 2025, maintaining steady income growth for investors.

APA Group has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.275 per fully paid unit for the six months ending December 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1.5% discount. The final dividend will be confirmed in February 2026.