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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.

AMP Limited's FY25 Data Pack highlights steady earnings with an underlying NPAT of $285 million, supported by strong Platforms net cashflows and a stable capital position. The report offers a detailed breakdown of business unit performance, costs, and market share.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a solid first half for FY26, with a 2% rise in operating earnings per security and a $139 million uplift in property valuations, underpinned by a diversified portfolio and strong tenant demand.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a striking 209% surge in statutory profit for H1 2026, alongside a modest increase in distributions, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a shift in accounting standards.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported a strong first half for 2025, with total revenue surging over 20% and net profit rising by 10%, while distributions remain steady.

Black Cat Syndicate has appointed James Bruce as its new Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership transition aimed at advancing its multi-site gold production and growth ambitions.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (DXC) reports solid HY26 results with strong income growth and high occupancy, while advancing strategic development projects to enhance its metro and highway retail footprint.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has reported a striking 143.8% increase in net profit for the half-year to December 2025, underpinned by strong portfolio occupancy and rising property valuations. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in its defensive income strategy and development pipeline.

Centuria Office REIT has delivered a strong half-year performance with increased portfolio valuation and reaffirmed full-year guidance, while strategically divesting a key asset at a premium.

Pinnacle Minerals has mutually terminated its acquisition agreements for US-based Idaho Antimony projects but remains optimistic about future critical minerals ventures.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.