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Rapid Critical Metals has completed its acquisition of Silver Metal Group’s subsidiaries, marking a strategic expansion into silver, while appointing Byron Miles as its new Managing Director to steer the company’s next growth phase.

Macquarie Group reported a decline in net profit contribution for the first quarter of FY26, driven by mixed performances across its divisions, while maintaining a robust capital surplus and announcing a key CFO transition.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has successfully raised $6.4 million through an additional placement of over one million new units, aiming to expand its mortgage loan portfolio and enhance trading liquidity.

betr Entertainment has unveiled an all-scrip takeover bid for PointsBet, offering shareholders 3.81 betr shares per PointsBet share, valuing the offer above a competing cash bid and promising significant cost synergies.

DigitalX Limited reports a $75.6 million treasury valuation driven by Bitcoin and digital assets, completing a $20.7 million capital raise to expand its Bitcoin-first strategy.

Jupiter Energy reported steady oil production and US$1.8 million in domestic sales for Q2 2025, while exploring a potential dual listing on Kazakhstan's Astana International Exchange.

FleetPartners has priced a A$400 million asset backed securitisation, featuring a green tranche dedicated to electric vehicle leases, marking a notable step in sustainable finance.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced a striking 200% estimated annual distribution for its Geared Long Australian Government Bond Complex ETF (GGAB) for the financial year ending June 2025, primarily driven by Australian interest income.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for over 50 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, providing key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.2463 per Westpac Capital Note 9, reflecting a 4.9447% annualised rate for the quarter ending September 2025.

BetMakers Technology Group has raised A$12.5 million through an institutional placement and plans a further A$1 million via a Share Purchase Plan, positioning itself for strategic expansion and debt repayment.

Dominion Income Trust 1 (ASX – DN1) has announced a wholesale placement of 450,000 new units, aiming to raise $45.45 million at $101 each. The placement targets wholesale investors and supports monthly distributions with a competitive target return.