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Vicinity Centres reports a robust FY26 interim profit of $805.6 million, driven by strong leasing and portfolio premiumisation, including the strategic acquisition of Uptown in Brisbane.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

First Graphene Limited has reported a landmark quarter with a 156% surge in customer cash receipts and a major industrial-scale production of graphene-enhanced cement, signalling a pivotal step in commercialising graphene across multiple sectors.

Accent Group Limited reported modest FY25 sales growth with a cautious FY26 outlook, unveiling a strategic partnership to expand Sports Direct stores in Australia and New Zealand.

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.

First Graphene has completed its initial industrial-scale shipment of graphene-enhanced TPU masterbatch to PT Alasmas, marking a key milestone in commercialising advanced materials for durable work boots in Southeast Asia.

Super Retail Group reports steady sales growth across its brands in the first 16 weeks of FY26, with Macpac leading the charge and a new loyalty program launched at Supercheap Auto.

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting $25 million in cost savings alongside $15 million in growth investments, aiming to restore profitability and accelerate brand-led expansion.

Accent Group Limited reported a modest revenue increase but a 3.1% decline in net profit for FY25 amid a tough retail environment. The company announced a strategic partnership with Frasers Group to launch Sports Direct in Australia and New Zealand, signaling a new growth avenue.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Accent Group reports a modest decline in like-for-like sales and margin compression in the second half of FY25, setting full-year EBIT guidance between $108 million and $111 million.