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Premier Investments trims FY26 Premier Retail EBIT forecast to $176 million, citing tough trading conditions and announces exit from UK Peter Alexander stores while focusing on Australian growth and loyalty programs.

Dexus Industria REIT (ASX:DXI) delivered FY26 funds from operations (FFO) per security above upgraded guidance, driven by robust leasing spreads, active portfolio management, and a growing development pipeline.

Mandrake Resources has started extracting bulk lithium brine from the Evelyn Chambers #1 well, advancing its Utah Lithium Project and providing critical data for future development.

AGL Energy reported a 575% surge in statutory profit to $756 million for FY26, driven by strategic divestments and improved asset flexibility, while declaring a fully franked 50 cents dividend and progressing its energy transition with 12 GW of renewable capacity targeted by 2035.

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.

Newmont and Barrick have settled all disputes related to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, agreeing to contribute previously excluded properties and updating governance terms. Newmont will pay Barrick $1.95 billion, while also consenting to Barrick's proposed North American gold assets IPO.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) delivered FY26 distributions of 20.9 cents per security, matching guidance amid resilient income growth and portfolio enhancement.

Elixinol Wellness (ASX: EXL) has posted a record quarterly revenue of A$4.3 million alongside a 45% gross margin, marking a clear shift from its US CBD origins to a diversified Australian wellness platform. Cost reductions and disciplined cash flow management underpin the company’s readiness to scale.

Elevra Lithium has divested its Western Australian pegmatite rights at Tabba Tabba to Wildcat Resources for $16 million plus royalties, sharpening its focus on North American lithium growth.

Godolphin Resources intensifies exploration at Mt Aubrey and Copper Hill East, leveraging a streamlined portfolio and a strategic pivot to precious and base metals in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.