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ANZ reported a 10% decline in statutory profit for FY2025, impacted by significant regulatory and restructuring charges, while reaffirming its ANZ 2030 strategy and maintaining a strong capital position.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 final dividend of 83 cents per share, accompanied by a continuation of its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Option Plans offering a 1.5% discount. Shareholders have until mid-November to participate.

ANZ Group Holdings reported a 10% decline in cash profit for FY2025 despite an 8% rise in operating income, maintaining its dividend amid significant restructuring and regulatory costs.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced confirmed cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 19 November 2025. Investors are reminded to update bank details and complete tax certifications ahead of the payment date.

Wesfarmers updates details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of 40 cents per share with multiple currency payment options. The dividend is part of a broader capital management initiative approved at the recent AGM.

Metal Bank Limited has successfully closed a $2.42 million entitlement offer, bolstering its capacity to advance gold projects in Western Australia and critical minerals exploration in Queensland.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Block, Inc. reported robust Q3 2025 results, driven by strong Cash App and Square performance, and raised its full-year guidance. The company’s AI innovations and expanding BNPL offerings are key growth engines.

Macquarie Group reported a 3% rise in net profit to A$1.655 billion for the half year ended September 2025, driven by strong growth in asset management and capital divisions. The group also extended its A$2 billion share buyback program and declared a solid interim dividend.

Alliance Aviation Services has lowered its FY26 earnings guidance significantly below analyst expectations, citing increased depreciation, higher maintenance costs, and a contract dispute. Despite these challenges, the company maintains profitability and a strong balance sheet.

Caravel Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Adani’s Kutch Copper to jointly advance the Caravel Copper Project toward a 2026 Final Investment Decision, exploring funding and offtake agreements.

Canyon Resources confirms steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, with mining set to start in early 2026 and first shipments expected by mid-year, supported by secured financing and key equipment deliveries.