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Arena REIT delivered a robust HY2025 performance with statutory net profit soaring 87%, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and development completions. The REIT reaffirmed its FY2025 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in sustained growth amid a strong social infrastructure portfolio.

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 reported a robust 8% increase in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by higher revenue and disciplined credit management. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of 225 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid economic headwinds.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Elixir Energy Limited's shares have been suspended from trading pending a significant announcement about expanding its Taroom Trough position, signaling potential strategic growth in its energy assets.

China’s new export restrictions on molybdenum have shifted global supply dynamics, positioning EV Resources’ Parag copper-molybdenum project in Peru as a strategic alternative supplier to the USA and Americas. With strong drilling results confirming high-grade molybdenum by-product, EV Resources is advancing plans amid growing demand.

Cann Group Limited has negotiated an extension of its NAB loan maturity and deferred upcoming interest payments, providing crucial breathing room for its capital projects and working capital needs.

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. posted a $5.28 million net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increased exploration and administrative expenses as it advances its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earth Elements Project. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a successful ASX dual listing and private placements but faces ongoing challenges to sustain operations.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.

Macquarie Group’s 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in its annuity-style businesses, while markets-facing segments face pressure from subdued commodity markets, resulting in a mixed financial performance for the year to date.

Macquarie Group's 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in annuity-style businesses offset by a significant decline in markets-facing segments due to subdued commodity markets. The group's capital position remains robust, comfortably exceeding regulatory requirements.