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Freelancer Limited’s 1Q26 saw a 14% rise in group GMV to $263.3 million but a 9.4% revenue drop, weighed down by currency headwinds and security-driven user friction. Escrow.com posted record operating profit, while Loadshift grew revenue and media presence amid operational gains.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$11.6 million financing package from Malawi's NBS Bank, bolstering the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project with asset-backed and working capital facilities. This deal complements Lindian’s recent A$100 million placement and underscores its commitment to local partnerships.

Atlas Arteria reported a modest 0.1% increase in proportionate toll revenue for Q1 2026, reflecting uneven traffic patterns across its global toll road portfolio. Strong growth on the A79 and Dulles Greenway contrasted with declines at APRR and Warnow Tunnel.

Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

Cleanaway has trimmed its FY26 EBIT forecast to $460-$480 million, citing a $20 million hit from rising fuel and logistics costs linked to the Middle East war. The company leans on contractual fuel cost pass-throughs and strategic supply deals to cushion the blow.

Summerset Group Holdings Limited reported a 34% increase in new occupation right sales in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, alongside a 19% rise in resales. Despite rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions, the company maintains a strong sales pipeline and cost management strategies.

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.

Qantas Airways delivered a solid half-year performance with a 5.1% rise in underlying profit before tax to $1.456 billion, underpinned by strong travel demand and fleet renewal. The Group announced a fully franked interim dividend of $300 million and a $150 million on-market share buy-back.

Virgin Australia has reported a robust FY25 performance, surpassing IPO forecasts with strong earnings growth and operational improvements. The airline reaffirms its positive outlook for FY26, underpinned by fleet expansion and ongoing transformation benefits.

CTI Logistics reported modest revenue growth and a strong EBITDA increase in FY25, underpinned by a significant property valuation uplift and strategic capital investments. The company is poised for sustainable growth amid a consolidating freight market.