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National Australia Bank’s half year results to March 2025 reveal modest revenue growth and stable cash earnings amid competitive pressures and regulatory demands. The bank’s strong capital position and ongoing strategy execution underpin cautious optimism.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and preparing to integrate the promising Hemi gold project into its portfolio.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining, issuing new shares and preparing to delist De Grey from the ASX, marking a strategic expansion into Western Australia's Hemi gold project.

Equinox Resources has successfully raised A$3 million through a strategic placement to fund key milestones across its titanium, antimony, and iron ore assets. The capital injection aims to drive resource estimation, drilling, and legal progress in multiple jurisdictions.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient start to 2025 with statutory profit after tax of £1.1 billion, underpinned by solid lending and deposit growth. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, maintaining confidence despite economic uncertainties.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced its April 2025 distribution, delivering a 7.60% annualised return based on its forecast net tangible asset value. The fund continues to focus on Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages, underpinning its income strategy.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

HMC Capital Limited has reported a remarkable 680% increase in profit for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by key acquisitions and expansion into digital infrastructure and private credit sectors. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.