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Dexus Industria REIT (ASX:DXI) delivered FY26 funds from operations (FFO) per security above upgraded guidance, driven by robust leasing spreads, active portfolio management, and a growing development pipeline.

GQG Partners edged up its total funds under management to USD 156.4 billion in July 2026, despite ongoing net outflows across key strategies. Investment gains helped offset client withdrawals, though year-to-date FUM remain down from December levels.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $2.3 million placement from Xingye Gold, which now holds just under 10% of the company but declines further rights or involvement.

Australian Oil Co has lifted production at its Emu Apple-1 well to 15–20 barrels of dry oil per day post-acid wash, while advancing infrastructure upgrades at Riverslea and preparing Major Gas Field for near-term output.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

MRG Metals has secured $800,000 through a placement and board commitment to accelerate development at its ultra high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa and advance exploration in Mozambique.

Venus Metals Corporation is returning $35 million to shareholders via a special cash dividend funded by the recent sale of its Youanmi Gold Project royalty to Franco-Nevada. The dividend is largely franked and follows an earlier in-specie distribution of Rox Resources shares.

AMP Limited reported a robust first half of 2026, with statutory profit rising 57% to $154 million and underlying profit up 33%, driven by strong Platforms growth, positive cashflows, and a doubling of China partnership contributions.

Pinnacle Investment Management delivered a 31.5% jump in net profit after tax to $176.7 million for FY26, boosted by full ownership of Pacific Asset Management and strong inflows across retail, institutional, and international channels.

JPMorgan Asset Management has revised the estimated cash distributions for its four Equity Premium Income Complex ETFs for August 2026, with payments scheduled mid-month.

WAM Strategic Value delivered a 9.5% investment portfolio gain in FY2026, beating the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, alongside an 8.3% increase in its fully franked dividend to 6.5 cents per share.

FIN Resources has secured A$1.7 million via a two-tranche placement to fund diamond drilling at its Cabin Lake Gold Project, targeting 14 undrilled high-priority prospects in Canada’s Northwest Territories.