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Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Regal Asian Investments has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 8 cents per share, reflecting robust portfolio returns exceeding 30% over six months. The company also updates its dividend policy to focus on sustainable payouts tied to investment performance.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported steady growth in funds from operations for the first half of FY26, supported by strong asset valuations and operational metrics, while reaffirming its full-year guidance.

Elanor Investors Group has secured securityholder approval for a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners and the acquisition of Firmus Capital, marking a pivotal step in stabilising its balance sheet and positioning for growth.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

Teaminvest Private Group reported a robust operating cash flow of $4.1 million in 1H26, driving strong investment activity and shareholder returns despite a decline in performance fees. The company’s active portfolio growth and increased cash reserves position it well for future expansion.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (DXC) reports solid HY26 results with strong income growth and high occupancy, while advancing strategic development projects to enhance its metro and highway retail footprint.

Future Generation Global Limited has announced a substantial 49% increase in its fully franked dividend for FY2025, alongside a special dividend, reflecting robust portfolio performance and a commitment to shareholder returns.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

Credit stocks swung hard, with Credit Corp sliding despite steady profits and a busy acquisition agenda. Payments and capital management stories did the heavy lifting elsewhere, from Klevo’s Mastercard milestones to Regal’s buy-back.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.