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Macquarie Group reported a decline in net profit contribution for the first quarter of FY26, driven by mixed performances across its divisions, while maintaining a robust capital surplus and announcing a key CFO transition.

DigitalX Limited has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring an additional 74.7 BTC, pushing its total treasury value beyond A$100 million and reinforcing its Bitcoin-first strategy.

Perpetual Limited reported a 2.5% increase in assets under management to A$226.8 billion for Q4 FY25, driven by strong market performance and inflows. The company reaffirmed its expense guidance and continues to pursue the sale of its Wealth Management business.

88 Energy Limited reports significant progress on its Alaskan projects with a robust prospective resource base and advancing farm-out deals, while securing a key license extension in Namibia and negotiating asset divestment in Texas.

Brookfield has agreed to acquire ESR's remaining 19.9% stake in Cromwell Property Group, pending regulatory approval, signaling a major consolidation in the Australian real estate sector.

Future Generation Global has reported a robust 24.7% total shareholder return over 12 months alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of 8.0 cents per share, underscoring its growing income stream.

BKI Investment Company posted a solid financial performance for FY2025 with a 1% increase in dividends and introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to maintain capital neutrality. Despite modest portfolio underperformance against major ETFs, BKI continues to offer an attractive dividend yield amid shifting market dynamics.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.

DigitalX has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 57.5 BTC, pushing total holdings to over 425 BTC valued at A$78.2 million. This move underscores the company’s commitment to a Bitcoin-first strategy amid growing institutional interest.

MIXI Australia has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $1.20 per share takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, with the PointsBet Board unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal.

Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a 7% rise in total firm-level assets under management (AUM) to USD 86 billion in the June 2025 quarter, driven by strong performance from Lighthouse Partners and strategic private markets.

MLG Oz Limited has locked in a new two-year contract with Fortescue subsidiaries to provide crushing and screening services at multiple Western Australian mine sites, reinforcing its foothold in the mining services sector.