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Aguia Resources has addressed all regulatory queries for its Tres Estradas phosphate mine operating licence, with final approval expected soon. The project remains on track for mid-May operational readiness, while its Pampafos fertiliser offers a significant cost edge amid supply shortages in Southern Brazil.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

CSL Limited’s interim CEO Gordon Naylor reveals a downgraded FY26 outlook amid slower growth and announces substantial impairments tied to CSL Vifor assets. Leadership changes and transformation efforts aim to restore momentum.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

Schoolblazer reports a modest revenue dip to $55.4m in 1H FY26 amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds but strengthens its balance sheet with a new $110 million credit facility and advances integration efforts targeting profitability in FY27.

Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Janus Electric has raised A$4.5 million through a discounted private placement, aiming to accelerate battery supply, truck production, and certification efforts across Australia and North America.

Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.

Genesis Minerals is poised to boost its gold output to an aspirational 500,000 ounces per annum following its strategic acquisition of Magnetic Resources and the construction of a new Tower Hill mill in Western Australia.

HMC Capital has unveiled a streamlined strategy focusing on high-return platforms across real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and energy transition, reaffirming its FY26 operating EPS guidance above 40 cents pre-tax and announcing significant capital recycling and growth initiatives.

Xamble Group has secured A$0.67 million through a discounted placement to fund the integration of YToday and drive AI-powered cost efficiencies, aiming to sharpen its path to profitability.