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Newmont Corporation’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust financial performance driven by higher gold prices and portfolio optimisation, alongside significant progress in key development projects and sustainability initiatives.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a modest profit increase for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a stable dividend and a proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited.

Li-S Energy narrows its loss to $1.21 million in H1 2026, propelled by a $7.8 million ARENA grant and key manufacturing milestones including Australia’s first lithium metal foil production line. Strategic defence and aerospace partnerships bolster its commercialisation drive.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $1.268 billion and more than doubled its profit after tax to $7.435 million in the first half of FY26, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Ramsay Health Care is set to simplify its corporate structure by distributing its majority stake in European healthcare provider Ramsay Santé directly to shareholders, enabling focused growth strategies for both entities.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited has significantly reduced its half-year loss while increasing revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by organic growth and key acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand.

Reef Casino Trust has reported a 4.8% increase in revenue and a 6.4% rise in net profit for 2025, supported by strong casino and hotel performance. Meanwhile, a takeover bid at $3.87 per unit is underway, backed by major unitholders and recommended by the board.

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

FSA Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 68% jump in profit before tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share. The company forecasts continued growth in 2026, targeting up to $40 million in annual profit.

Talga Group’s application for a major Swedish government grant was declined due to budget constraints, yet the company remains on track with alternative financing to scale its graphite anode production.

Motio Limited has reported its first-ever net profit alongside a 39% surge in cash EBITDA, underpinned by strategic cost discipline and a strengthened balance sheet. The company is now poised to accelerate network growth, particularly in the health sector.

Ashley Services Group has reported a robust first half for 2026, with significant growth in earnings and dividends, underpinned by strong labour hire and training divisions.