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Light & Wonder, Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financial results, highlighted by record revenues, strong cash flow growth, and a major litigation settlement. The company also completed its transition to a sole ASX listing and returned $877 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Nuchev Limited reported a 12% increase in revenue to $12.38 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in core products and offshore markets. However, the company’s net loss widened to $2.34 million amid ongoing investments in marketing, product development, and international expansion.

Firebrick Pharma reports a reduced half-year loss of $1.26 million while launching its Nasodine Throat Spray in Singapore and Fiji, with regulatory approval pending in the Philippines.

Aeris Resources has reported a robust half-year performance with a 62% jump in profit, a successful $101.6 million equity raise, and a strategic divestment of North Queensland assets. The company also announced plans to acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar Copper Project, signaling an aggressive growth trajectory.

Propel Funeral Partners reported a 6.2% rise in statutory net profit to $12.5 million for the half-year ended December 2025, supported by strategic acquisitions in New Zealand and a refinancing of its senior debt. The company also declared a 7.5 cent fully franked interim dividend.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported record production and a net profit after tax of $2.7 billion in 2025, advancing key LNG and ammonia projects while achieving its 15% emissions reduction target.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

hipages Group Holdings Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting 11% revenue growth and a significant jump in net profit to A$2.75 million for the period ending December 2025. The company’s strategic pricing changes and expansion in New Zealand underpin this strong momentum.

Emerald Resources NL reported a 23% rise in half-year profit to $73.1 million, underpinned by solid gold production at its Okvau Gold Mine and significant progress across its Cambodian and Australian projects.

Coronado Global Resources reported a $432.1 million net loss for FY2025, impacted by a 22% revenue decline due to softer metallurgical coal markets and logistical challenges. Despite operational gains and cost cuts, the company strengthened liquidity through refinancing and support from Stanwell.

AUB Group Limited has reported a robust first half with underlying net profit after tax rising 14% to AUD 90.4 million, prompting an upgrade to its full-year earnings guidance. The company also announced a new CFO appointment amid mixed divisional performances.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a 130% surge in net profit for HY2026, driven by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost management, while advancing major geothermal and wind projects on schedule.