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Airtasker has secured a $5 million media partnership with Nine Entertainment, aiming to accelerate its brand growth across Australia’s leading media platforms. This strategic move comes as Airtasker rides strong marketplace momentum and positions itself for the evolving AI-driven labour market.

Excelsior Capital Limited reported a $2.08 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025 as it moves to wind up operations, yet declared a substantial fully franked interim dividend.

4DMedical Limited’s half-year report reveals rapid commercial traction following FDA clearance of its CT:VQ™ imaging technology, alongside a $150 million institutional placement that bolsters its cash reserves for global expansion.

Acusensus Limited reported a robust 40% increase in revenue to $40.3 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by new contracts and international growth. However, the company recorded a substantial $20.8 million loss, largely due to a $16 million litigation settlement and strategic investments in future growth.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced the record and ex-dividend dates for a fully franked dividend on MFG ordinary shares and its linked CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI, with dividends directed to reduce outstanding loan amounts.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

Gullewa Limited has increased its ownership in Central Iron Ore Limited to a controlling 70.5% by subscribing to a recent rights issue, acquiring over 23 million new shares.

Kula Gold reports exceptional gold drill results extending over a 3km strike at Mt Palmer, while Forrestania Resources' takeover bid climbs beyond 73%. The company also completes maiden drilling at its Wozi Niobium Project, with assay results pending.

Rox Resources has strategically purchased gold put options covering half of its forecast production at the Youanmi Gold Project for FY2028, locking in price protection while retaining upside exposure.

Progress 2020-1 Trust has completed the redemption of its A$920 million Class A Floating Rate Notes, leading to their suspension and removal from the ASX Official List.

CVC Limited has issued $75 million in redeemable, unsecured notes set to trade on the ASX from December 11, offering investors an attractive 8.2% interest rate starting March 2026.