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ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported a significant increase in its half-year loss to $3.82 million, driven by reduced revenue and higher research and development expenses. The company continues to invest heavily in its neuroprotective drug candidate ARG-007 amid ongoing clinical trials.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported a robust half-year result, doubling its profit to $243.5 million driven by significant fair value gains on its property portfolio, while maintaining stable distributions to unitholders.

Elanor Investors Group has secured securityholder approval for a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners and the acquisition of Firmus Capital, marking a pivotal step in stabilising its balance sheet and positioning for growth.

FIN Resources has raised A$3.75 million to fund a maiden diamond drilling program targeting shallow, high-grade gold at its newly acquired Cabin Lake Gold Project in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Drilling is set to begin in early March 2026, aiming to validate historic results and explore new targets along a 15km mineralised corridor.

NexGen Energy is advancing through the final Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing for its Rook I uranium project, buoyed by strong Indigenous community support and over a decade of environmental and social groundwork.

Aurum Resources is rapidly advancing its West African gold projects, boasting a 3.28 million ounce resource and aiming for 450,000 ounces annual production within five years. The company leverages a unique owner-operated drilling fleet and a central processing hub to accelerate growth.

Treasury Wine Estates has resolved its dispute with US distributor RNDC following RNDC’s exit from California, with a settlement impacting cash flow but supporting a positive earnings outlook for the first half of 2026.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.