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Dyno Nobel Limited reported a mixed half-year performance with a modest dip in revenues but a significant rise in net profit from continuing operations. The company is accelerating its transformation through major asset sales and a recommencement of its substantial share buyback program.

Contact Energy's April 2025 report reveals a slight decline in electricity and gas sales but improved netback prices, with mixed progress on key projects and rising generation costs.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Coronado Global Resources Inc. posted a $96.2 million net loss for Q1 2025, reflecting weak metallurgical coal prices and ongoing liquidity challenges. The company is navigating covenant waivers and pursuing refinancing amid market uncertainty.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in full-year net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong second-half growth and robust asset management performance. The company declared a final dividend of A$3.90 per share and extended its share buyback program.

ARN Media Limited’s 2025 AGM update highlights robust financial health, a strategic $40 million transformation program, and strong digital audio momentum despite a modest revenue dip year-to-date.

Guzman y Gomez has unveiled an ambitious expansion and margin improvement plan at the 2025 Macquarie Australia Conference, reaffirming its FY25 guidance and spotlighting strong franchise growth and operational excellence.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Super Retail Group reports a 3.1% like-for-like sales growth in H2 FY25, driven by key brands and strategic investments in its omni-retail network and supply chain.

Platinum Investment Management's Funds Under Management fell to $9.65 billion in April amid market pressures and retail outflows, while a major $958 million institutional mandate termination prompts accelerated cost savings.