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Cuscal Limited reported a 49% jump in statutory profit after tax to $42.7 million for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions of Indue and Paymark that expanded its Australian and New Zealand footprint. The company declared a fully franked 7-cent final dividend and expects mid-twenties percentage growth in underlying profit and transaction volumes for FY27.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

Archer Materials made significant strides in quantum chip fabrication and quantum neural network fraud detection, while progressing its Biochip beta prototype. A $7 million placement post-quarter strengthens its financial position to accelerate development and commercialisation.

Identitii is contesting JPMorgan Chase’s motion seeking a $4 million attorneys’ fee award in their ongoing US patent dispute, while continuing its appeal against case dismissal.

A US court has dismissed Identitii's patent infringement claim against JPMorgan Chase, citing patent ineligibility. Identitii plans to appeal, while its core business remains unaffected.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 10% drop in H1 FY26 revenue, offset by a 71% improvement in EBITDA, while navigating ongoing licence suspensions and a critical refinancing process.

Cuscal Limited reported a robust half-year result for FY26, with profit after tax surging 76% following the strategic acquisition of Indue Limited. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and upgraded its full-year earnings guidance.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Identitii Limited is sunsetting its legacy Overlay+ platform to concentrate on BNDRY, aiming to improve cash flow and accelerate profitability amid growing demand in the clubs and pubs sector.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported robust half-year results, driven by digital deposit growth and a strategic acquisition of RACQ Bank’s loan and deposit books. The bank also outlined a comprehensive plan to address AML/CTF compliance issues.

Identitii Limited has locked in a $0.6 million R&D loan facility to bolster its growth amid rising BNDRY platform sales, supported by an expected $0.8 million R&D rebate and a $2.9 million Rights Issue.

Identitii Limited launches a $2.9 million rights issue, underwritten up to $2.3 million by its largest shareholder, to accelerate the commercial rollout of its BNDRY platform.