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Liontown Resources has raised approximately A$316 million through a combination of institutional and conditional placements, alongside a share purchase plan, to strengthen its balance sheet and support growth at its Kathleen Valley lithium operation.

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.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

Proteomics International has validated its PromarkerEndo blood test as a highly accurate, non-invasive diagnostic tool for endometriosis, with commercial launch planned in Australia for Q3 2025. The test promises to reduce the average seven-year diagnostic delay by providing a simple risk score applicable across all disease stages.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid half-year performance with a 6% increase in net profit after tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.25 per share, underscoring resilience amid economic challenges.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust 8% increase in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by higher revenue and disciplined credit management. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of 225 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid economic headwinds.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a solid half-year performance for December 2024, maintaining stable revenue and lifting its fully franked dividend by 1%. The company also introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to better align shareholder interests and capital structure.