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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported robust half-year results, driven by digital deposit growth and a strategic acquisition of RACQ Bank’s loan and deposit books. The bank also outlined a comprehensive plan to address AML/CTF compliance issues.

Origin Energy reported robust half-year results for December 2025, driven by strong Energy Markets performance and significant customer growth, while updating FY26 guidance with higher earnings expectations.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

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.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Adheris Health has expanded its operating cost reduction program, aiming for more than 30% savings by FY27, while refocusing on high-growth pharmaceutical categories and enhancing its AI-powered patient engagement platform.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Thrive Tribe Technologies reported a $186,000 net operating cash outflow in Q2 FY26, offset by a $300,000 equity raise to fund growth initiatives and operational expansion.

Adheris Health reported a sharp decline in Q2 FY26 revenue but is pushing ahead with leadership changes, cost cuts, and a new digital platform to reshape its future.

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.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has raised approximately $200,000 through a discounted share placement, aiming to bolster working capital and support its health and wellness platform growth.