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Avecho Biotechnology reported a 9.3% revenue increase alongside a 41.5% rise in net loss for 2025, while progressing its Phase III CBD insomnia trial and securing a significant licensing agreement with Sandoz.

Harvest Technology Group’s half-year report reveals a 50% revenue decline and a widening net loss, offset by a $6 million funding facility and strategic partnerships.

Caravel Minerals confirms its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project remains on track for mid-2026, while regulatory water investigations push the Final Investment Decision to late 2027. Meanwhile, strategic talks with Adani advance steadily.

ARN Media Limited reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 alongside a strategic reset focusing on digital transformation and cost savings. Leadership changes and improved cash flow underpin the company’s pivot to a digitally driven entertainment model.

Auravelle Metals has identified several promising new gold targets at its Nuckulla Hill project in South Australia, leveraging a detailed structural review and soil sampling data. Upcoming drilling campaigns aim to test these high-priority zones within the prolific Yarlbrinda Shear Zone.

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.