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Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a marginal decline in profit and distributions for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, while net tangible assets per unit edged higher. The Fund declared a new distribution payable in February 2026, maintaining its focus on monthly income and capital preservation.

Global Masters Fund Limited reported a half-year net loss despite a modest increase in operating revenue, impacted by currency fluctuations and portfolio underperformance. No dividend was declared as the fund focuses on long-term capital growth.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

Deal headlines and big drill hits shared the stage with a brutal sell-off in a handful of tiny raisings. The week’s biggest winners were backed by clear news; the biggest losers showed what happens when buyers vanish after a halt.

Big gains hit wealth platforms while Zip swung the other way as early optimism didn’t stick. Dividends and buy-backs kept coming, but investors still punished stocks where the next step looks unclear.

Talga Group’s application for a major Swedish government grant was declined due to budget constraints, yet the company remains on track with alternative financing to scale its graphite anode production.

360 Capital REIT reported a 63.2% rise in statutory profit to $3.1 million for H1 2026, maintaining distributions and expanding its portfolio with a $10 million Sydney apartment block investment.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

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.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust has successfully raised $60 million through a wholesale placement, strengthening its capacity to invest in senior secured loans and asset-backed securities across Australia and New Zealand.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust (REV) has announced a $60 million wholesale placement at $2.00 per unit, aiming to broaden its exposure to Australian and New Zealand private debt markets. The move is expected to enhance portfolio diversification and liquidity for unitholders.

Queste Communications reported a slight operating cash outflow in January 2026 but ended the month with a solid cash position supported by financing activities and investments.