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Wilson Asset Management declared a 15.5 cents per share dividend for FY2026 despite a 10.5% portfolio loss, setting a cautious 8.0 cents dividend target for FY2027 amid macroeconomic headwinds.

Dotz Nano has secured a technology licence with Eneriqs AI, signed its first commercial pilot for ChillerAI, and appointed Bridgeford Group as a distribution partner targeting substantial energy savings and recurring revenue.

Ora Banda Mining delivered record FY26 results with a 53% jump in gold production and doubled revenue to $807.5 million, underpinning its DRIVE to 300 growth strategy targeting 300,000 ounces annually by FY29.

Nanoveu’s half-year report reveals a sharp drop in revenue and a widening net loss, offset by key technological milestones including a 16nm AI chip tape-out, drone efficiency gains, and a strategic robotics acquisition.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited delivered a 41.5% jump in profit after tax to $238 million for FY26 and raised its fully franked dividend guidance to 16 cents for FY27, reflecting strong portfolio returns and robust earnings reserves.

Alcoa Corporation posted a strong second quarter with $407 million net income, driven by record aluminum segment earnings and higher prices, while advancing its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32’s upstream assets with bridge financing in place.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) posted positive operating cash flow for FY26 and secured three residential development partnerships, while planning to refinance its debt facilities to boost capital efficiency.