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Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

IDT Australia Limited has reported a significant narrowing of its half-year loss to $1.3 million, driven by stable revenues and operational efficiencies. The pharmaceutical manufacturer highlights growth in key segments despite some timing setbacks.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26 with a statutory net profit of $805.6 million, strategic acquisitions including full ownership of Uptown Brisbane, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

Celsius Resources has appointed Peter Hume as interim chairman while progressing the sale of its Opuwo project and reclaiming a key 60% shareholding in its Philippine affiliate after funding obligations were unmet.

EZZ Life Science Holdings has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with Aumake Limited, committing to at least A$10 million in purchases. This partnership aims to accelerate EZZ’s international reach while preserving brand control.

MLG Oz Limited reported a robust HY2026 with statutory net profit after tax soaring 73.2% to $7.1 million, driven by strong demand in the gold sector and operational resilience despite early weather setbacks and a safety fine.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

Deterra Royalties Limited has reported a record half-year net profit after tax of A$87.2 million, driven by strong revenue growth from its core Mining Area C royalty and successful divestment of non-core assets. The company also declared a higher fully franked interim dividend and advanced its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.

New Hope Corporation reported a 4.8% rise in coal production and an 8.2% increase in sales for the January quarter, maintaining steady earnings and reducing capital expenditure guidance amid improving logistics and operational resilience.

Beacon Minerals has agreed to sell its MacPhersons Reward Project to Forrestania Resources for $5 million in cash and 36 million shares, sharpening its focus on core assets near Coolgardie.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $891 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by higher volumes and yields in coal and bulk segments. The company also raised its full-year dividend guidance and extended its share buy-back program.