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Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.

Novatti’s majority-owned subsidiary AUDC has closed a $1.2 million Seed Round, valuing Novatti’s 57% stake at $7 million as stablecoin adoption accelerates globally and locally.

ASX Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue and underlying profit growth, while navigating regulatory scrutiny following a major settlement incident. The company advances its technology transformation and sustainability agenda as it seeks to rebuild trust and deliver shareholder value.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has announced a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares without brokerage fees. The move aims to increase fund size and trading liquidity ahead of potential broker coverage.

Bailador Technology Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.036 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shares at a 2.5% discount.

Suncorp Group has reported a robust financial year with a 66% jump in net profit and announced a healthy final dividend, signaling confidence in its ongoing performance.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.2675 for RIO CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI warrants, aligning key dates with RIO ordinary shares.

Tyro Payments has acknowledged unsolicited acquisition interest but maintains that current offers undervalue the company. The board remains open to discussions that could unlock shareholder value.

Bravura Solutions posted solid FY25 financial results with revenue growth, improved profitability, and a special dividend following a key licence sale. The company signals steady performance ahead despite ongoing CEO transition.

One Click Group Limited has reported a record-breaking July with $3 million in revenue and $1.4 million in EBIT, marking a 34% increase on the prior period and profitability for the first seven months of 2025.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd has launched direct InstaPay integration, enhancing real-time digital payments and securing a key Merchant Acquisition Licence from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, positioning itself for growth in the Philippine market.

AVITA Medical has successfully raised approximately A$23 million through a private placement, positioning the company to advance its therapeutic acute wound care portfolio and target free cash flow by 2026.