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Commonwealth Bank of Australia has updated its interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.35 per share with multi-currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan participation of 13.5%.

GenusPlus Group has agreed to acquire Railtrain Holdings for an upfront $36.5 million, significantly boosting its rail services scale and geographic reach across Australia. The deal includes contingent earn-outs tied to future earnings, positioning GenusPlus for immediate growth in the rail infrastructure sector.

Endeavour Group reported a solid first half for fiscal 2026 with underlying EBIT of $563 million, supported by retail price leadership and strong hotel sales growth. The group raised capital expenditure guidance, reflecting accelerated hotel renewals and strategic investments.

New Hope Corporation has extended its on-market share buy-back program to March 2027, reinforcing its commitment to capital management and shareholder value enhancement. The continuation remains subject to market conditions and company discretion.

Stakk Limited defies the tech sector slowdown by securing nine new institutional clients in February, adding $1.67 million in annualised recurring revenue and reinforcing its AI-driven platform’s market traction.

Stakk Limited reports a robust 222% quarterly revenue growth in 2025, with an $8.53 million annual recurring revenue run-rate and a strengthened balance sheet. The company also refines its accounting treatment of contingent consideration following its Radical-DBX acquisition.

Platformo Ltd reported a modest 5% revenue increase in 2025 driven by its Malaysian subsidiary Biztrak, but faced a higher net loss due to regulatory delays and increased corporate advisory costs.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Peak Processing Limited reported a sharp 47.7% revenue drop and a 257.7% increase in losses for H1 2026, alongside a significant asset impairment and ongoing going concern concerns.

Orion Equities reported a modest loss of $11,051 for the half-year ending December 2025, with net tangible asset backing per share holding steady at $0.42. The company’s investment portfolio, notably in Strike Resources and Bentley Capital, remains central to its financial position.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.