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Harris Technology Group Limited reported an 18.9% increase in half-year revenue to $8.3 million, turning a modest profit after a prior loss, while flagging ongoing financial uncertainties linked to upcoming debt repayments.

Latitude Group Holdings Limited reported a robust 59% increase in Cash NPAT for FY25, driven by strong volume growth and margin expansion, while declaring a fully franked 9.00 cents per share dividend.

St Barbara Limited has increased its gold Mineral Resources by 1 million ounces to 7.9 million ounces as of December 2025, while reporting silver Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the first time at its Simberi Operations.

National Australia Bank kicked off FY26 with a robust first quarter, posting a 15% increase in cash earnings driven by stronger underlying profits and improved asset quality. The bank’s strategic push in business and home lending, alongside disciplined cost management, underpinned this solid performance.

Deterra Royalties Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.124 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a no-discount option to reinvest.

Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.

Freightways Group Limited reported a robust HY26 with revenue rising 8.5% and net profit surging 17.2%, underpinned by strong volume growth and a key acquisition in Australia. The company’s disciplined approach to margin improvement and M&A signals confidence in its cross-Tasman logistics strategy.

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

AMP reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, powered by strong cashflows from its North platform and the successful launch of AMP Bank GO. The company also declared a final dividend and announced a CEO transition.

Breville Group Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of $1.1 billion, driven by strong coffee sales and new market growth, while successfully managing US tariff impacts to maintain flat EBIT year-on-year.

Breville Group Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of AUD 1.1 billion, overcoming US tariff challenges through strategic manufacturing shifts and robust product innovation. The company’s steady profitability and geographic expansion signal a confident growth trajectory.

Centuria Industrial REIT has released its HY26 Property Compendium, detailing a diversified portfolio of industrial assets across Australia valued at nearly $4 billion. The report highlights strong occupancy, long lease terms, and strategic locations near major infrastructure.