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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.

Elanor Investors Group has ended its management role in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund following a securityholder vote, receiving $8.5 million in compensation as the fund transitions to new leadership.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund members have voted to replace Elanor Funds Management Limited with Evolution Trustees Limited as the responsible entity, marking a significant governance shift now officially recorded by ASIC.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) reported a robust half-year performance with a 51.6% jump in statutory profit and upgraded its FY26 distribution guidance, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and refinancing.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a solid 13% increase in funds under management to $202.5 billion despite an 11% drop in half-year profit. The company declared a 29 cent interim dividend and advanced its international expansion with key acquisitions.

Apiam Animal Health shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Adamantem Capital-controlled entities, clearing a critical hurdle for the $500 million deal.

Taiton Resources has completed a significant placement of nearly 12 million shares to Singapore’s GEMS Strategic Resource Fund, bolstering its capital position and signalling confidence from a reputable international investor.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Aguia Resources reported a challenging quarter with cash outflows exceeding inflows, leaving less than one quarter of funding available. The company plans capital raises and anticipates improved cash flow from its phosphate and gold projects.