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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.

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.

AMP Limited reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for 2025, driven by growth in wealth platforms and investments, alongside a planned CEO transition and pending class action settlements.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Stakk Limited has expanded its partnership with T-Mobile Money, adding advanced fraud and risk modules to its embedded finance platform, potentially accelerating revenue growth within one of the largest US consumer ecosystems.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

Stakk Limited has landed a pivotal 3-year contract with U.S. fintech giant SoFi, significantly boosting its annual recurring revenue projections beyond $8 million. This deal highlights Stakk’s growing footprint in embedded finance across major international brands.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to $1.655 billion, driven by growth across its asset management, banking, commodities, and capital markets divisions. The group maintains robust capital and liquidity positions despite margin pressures and regulatory challenges.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest decline in full-year net profit, while advancing key transformation initiatives and raising dividends slightly.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.