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Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

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.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a solid first half for FY26, with a 2% rise in operating earnings per security and a $139 million uplift in property valuations, underpinned by a diversified portfolio and strong tenant demand.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has reported steady earnings growth and a significant portfolio valuation uplift in its half-year results, reaffirming its FY26 guidance despite trading at a notable discount to net tangible assets.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX – CIP) reported a robust HY26 with strong income growth, portfolio valuation gains, and an upgraded full-year earnings forecast, underpinned by active leasing and strategic capital management.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported robust HY26 financial results, underpinned by solid leasing activity, a $75 million valuation gain, and strategic expansion into the booming data centre sector. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued earnings growth amid favourable industrial market conditions.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

CSL Limited has released its half-year results showing a slight revenue decline amid ongoing transformation efforts, while maintaining its full-year guidance and expanding its share buyback program.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has reported strong exploration progress in Mongolia, including excellent copper recoveries at its Oval project and high-grade copper-gold assays at Maikhan Uul, supported by a $6 million equity raise.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.