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Firetail Resources has secured a $3 million placement to fund a high-impact exploration program at its Skyline Project in Canada and ongoing work at the Picha Project in Peru, backed by institutional and director support.

Generation Development Group has successfully closed its institutional equity raising, securing $233.3 million to fund the strategic acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings. Strong investor demand underscores confidence in GDG’s growth trajectory.

St George Mining has forged a strategic partnership with global EPC leader Xinhai, securing an A$8 million investment and a pathway to fast-track the Araxá niobium-REE project in Brazil.

ASB reported a modest 1% increase in cash net profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by rising lending volumes and strategic investments in housing and fraud prevention amid New Zealand's gradual economic recovery.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a cash return of capital of AUD 3.00 per share, backed by shareholder and regulatory approvals, with payments scheduled for early March 2025.

Suncorp Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for 1H25, with net profit after tax nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and strong insurance operations. The company announced a substantial capital return and special dividend, underscoring its disciplined capital management.

Arena REIT reports a striking 87% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, driven by property revaluations and rental growth. Distributions per security also rose, reflecting confidence in the group’s long-term strategy.

Suncorp Group delivered a robust first half FY25 with NPAT nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and favourable natural hazard outcomes. The insurer announced a $3.22 per share capital return and dividend, underscoring strong capital management.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid half-year performance with a 6% increase in net profit after tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.25 per share, underscoring resilience amid economic challenges.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.25 per share, payable March 28, 2025, reflecting solid financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.