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Perennial Investment Management has launched the Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ASX: ZILR), targeting high-growth global companies led by exceptional founders. The fund aims to deliver absolute returns above the MSCI All Country World Index over a typical five-year horizon.

Finder Energy is accelerating development of its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, securing key infrastructure and funding partnerships to target first oil by the end of 2027. The company’s strategic moves include acquiring the Petrojarl I FPSO and a farmin agreement covering half the development costs.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround for the half-year ending December 2025, posting a $6.4 million profit and raising its interim dividend to 7.5 cents per share.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 261% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks.

SkyCity Entertainment Group posted a solid half-year profit increase to NZD 12.1 million despite a slight revenue dip, bolstered by a major equity raise and a clean bill on its Adelaide casino licence.

Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a robust half-year performance with a 50% jump in net assets to $802 million and an 8% rise in profit to $21 million, underpinned by a successful capital raising and steady distributions.

New Hope Corporation reported a 4.8% rise in coal production and an 8.2% increase in sales for the January quarter, maintaining steady earnings and reducing capital expenditure guidance amid improving logistics and operational resilience.

Finder Energy has successfully completed the Front-End Engineering Design for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal subsea development, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a $4.6 million net loss for 2025, driven by investment impairments and foreign exchange impacts, while appointing Gannet Capital as its new investment manager to revamp its portfolio strategy.

Alkane Resources has reported record-breaking financial and operational results for the first half of FY2026, driven by strong gold and antimony production across its expanded three-mine portfolio. The company’s robust cash flow and profit position set a confident tone for meeting full-year guidance.