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Almonty Industries posted a striking turnaround in Q2 2026, driven by soaring tungsten prices, ramping Sangdong Mine operations, and a major $800 million convertible notes raise.

Suncorp Group reported a 34% drop in net profit for FY26 to $1.03 billion amid elevated natural hazard costs but maintained strong margins and announced a $250 million share buyback and 10c special dividend.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) is raising up to $195 million through a $175 million placement and a $20 million share purchase plan at $3.07 per share, matching its net tangible asset value and offering a fully franked 7.5 cent dividend for 2026.

Chrysos Corporation posted a 33% revenue increase and 68% EBITDA growth in FY26, driven by expanding its PhotonAssay™ technology fleet to 46 units worldwide and signing 24 new lease agreements.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) reported a 12% revenue increase and a 58% rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, driven by hotel refurbishments and growing room availability despite softer property sales.

PGG Wrightson posted a robust FY26 with $1.1 billion revenue and a 46% jump in net profit, driven by strong livestock prices and strategic acquisitions.

BNK Banking Corporation is set to book a $3.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment in its FY2026 results, fully writing off its remaining goodwill but leaving capital ratios and cash flow untouched.

Metallium Limited has appointed key board members and executives to strengthen governance and operational capacity as it advances its Flash Joule Heating technology towards commercialisation in the US.

Bank of Queensland announces a $295 million capital return combining a fully franked 15-cent special dividend and a $196 million on-market buy-back following the sale of its equipment finance portfolio and completion of ME digital migration.

Hillgrove Resources has secured a new 12-month copper hedge covering 3,600 tonnes at a fixed price of A$20,046 per tonne, balancing fixed-cost protection with upside exposure.