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Takeovers, mine studies and record quarterly updates drove the week, with buyers chasing companies that put hard numbers around cash flow, reserves and contract wins. Losses were just as sharp where traders sold into reopenings or questioned whether fresh capital and non-binding deals would turn into profits.

Takeover action and strong funds growth drove the week in finance stocks. Big winners came from deal news and fresh money coming onto platforms, while a few profit stories still saw sellers step in.

Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

Banks, fund managers and lenders drove a busy week as buy-backs, dividends, capital raisings and one big profit warning pulled prices in opposite directions. Judo Bank slumped, while AI-linked fund launches and buy-back plans helped lift selected names.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6148 per MQGPE capital note, payable in September 2026. The payment is partly franked and based on a 3-month BBSW plus a fixed margin, reflecting a 6.41% annualised yield.

The week’s biggest finance moves came from capital structure changes, fresh funding and one very large private asset revaluation. Governance fights and merger work also kept investors busy.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5598 per MQGPG capital note, payable in September 2026. The distribution is partly franked at 35%, reflecting a total annualised yield of 6.19%.

Private credit, deal-making and debt refinancing drove the biggest finance moves this week. Retail fund launches and merger progress pulled buyers in, while fund outflows and softer portfolio updates kept pressure on parts of the sector.

Macquarie Group Limited has fixed the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price at AUD 233.12 per share for its final dividend payable on 2 July 2026, applying a 1.5% discount to the 10-day volume weighted average price. The final dividend is AUD 4.20 per share, fully franked at 35%.

Gold explorers and small-cap tech names drove the biggest share price swings this week, while one healthcare stock sank after a deeply discounted funding move. Deals, drill hits and fresh financing dominated trading across the ASX.

Finance stocks split into two camps this week: steady earners with cash returns, and event-driven names with violent price swings. Aland Equity, Ovanti and FleetPartners led the move list as investors reacted to deal talk, a placement probe and a profit result plus legal settlement.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.