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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Amaero Ltd reported a remarkable 367% revenue increase to A$7.76 million for H1 FY2026, supported by a $50 million capital raise and exclusive supply agreements with industry leaders. Despite widening losses, the company is accelerating capacity expansion and securing key partnerships in aerospace and defence.

Elixinol Wellness reported a 9.5% revenue increase in Q4 FY25 alongside a 30% reduction in operating costs, setting a clear path to profitability under fresh executive leadership.

AMP Limited reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT up 20.8%, driven by strong cashflow growth, cost reductions, and new product launches including AMP Bank GO and AMP Lifetime Pension. The company sets a steady course for FY26 with continued focus on retirement solutions and AI-driven innovation.

AMP reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, powered by strong cashflows from its North platform and the successful launch of AMP Bank GO. The company also declared a final dividend and announced a CEO transition.

Orora Limited reported a robust 32.2% rise in underlying net profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong volume growth in its Cans segment and operational efficiencies across its glass businesses. The company also completed a $227.4 million share buyback in 2025 and announced a fresh $270 million on-market buyback program.

Oneview Healthcare reported a robust 21% increase in revenue for FY2025, driven by recurring revenue growth and new customer acquisitions. The company is advancing AI-powered solutions and targeting operational breakeven in 2026.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a robust first quarter with a 75% jump in cash profit, driven by cost cuts and revenue growth, signalling early success in its ANZ 2030 strategy.

HighCom Limited has announced a $7 million capital raise alongside a $1 million Share Purchase Plan to support working capital and product innovation, aiming for a strong revenue rebound and profitability in the second half of FY26.

AGL Energy reported a steady half-year performance with flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, underpinned by improved operational metrics and strategic moves including a major telco divestment and renewable investments.