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Marimaca Copper Corp. reported a robust cash position of $147.7 million in Q1 2026, driven by a C$409 million equity raise, supporting ongoing development of its Marimaca Project in Chile.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Zip Co’s April update highlights robust US and ANZ market expansion, with total transaction volume surging and credit losses forecast below 1.75%. The company reconfirms FY26 guidance, underpinned by AI-driven underwriting and new subscription offerings.

Judo Bank’s Q3 results show solid lending expansion, stable credit quality amid economic uncertainty, and reaffirmed FY26 guidance with a healthy capital buffer.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

National Australia Bank’s half year to March 2026 saw revenue climb 8.7% to $11.16 billion while net profit dropped 19.3%, hit by a $949 million accelerated software amortisation. Excluding this, cash earnings edged 2.3% higher, underpinned by strong business banking growth and cautious credit provisioning amid geopolitical uncertainty.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive replacement Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian bond ETFs, updating key details on investment strategies, risks, fees, and regulatory frameworks.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

Judo Bank reported solid Q3 lending growth and stable asset quality, maintaining its FY26 profit before tax guidance between $180m and $190m despite increasing credit loss provisions due to economic uncertainty.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.