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National Australia Bank’s half year to March 2026 saw revenue climb 8.7% to $11.16 billion while net profit dropped 19.3%, hit by a $949 million accelerated software amortisation. Excluding this, cash earnings edged 2.3% higher, underpinned by strong business banking growth and cautious credit provisioning amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered nearly 90% of its US$1.312 billion Non-Call 2030 Subordinated Notes, enabling full redemption and bolstering liquidity to A$3.2 billion. The group maintains its 2026 growth targets amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered 89% of its US$1.312 billion 2030 subordinated notes and plans to redeem the remainder, boosting liquidity to A$3.2 billion while maintaining 4% growth targets for 2026.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

Latrobe Magnesium has achieved continuous production of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from brown coal ash and secured a US$2 million prepayment from its US offtake partner, setting the stage for magnesium metal production in the second half of 2026.

Future Metals has trimmed pre-production capital for its Panton PGM Project by approximately A$74 million through an independent engineering assessment of the Savannah processing facility. Further savings are possible by shifting crushing and ore sorting to Panton, while rising platinum group metal prices bolster project economics.

Cyprium Metals has made substantial progress on its Nifty Copper Complex restart, targeting copper cathode production by September 2026 while securing A$41 million to fuel exploration and growth.

Jupiter Mines reported a 49% quarter-on-quarter EBITDA increase driven by higher manganese prices, despite cost pressures from exchange rates and Middle East conflict-related freight hikes.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio took a heavy hit in Q1 2026, with a 15.4% adjusted NAV decline amid AI disruption anxieties and geopolitical tensions. The fund responded by trimming tech holdings and adding miners BHP and Rio Tinto, betting on copper demand and scale advantages.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio endured a tough first quarter of 2026, with a 7.2% adjusted NAV decline amid Iran conflict-driven volatility. While a2 Milk’s expansion in China buoyed gains, shares in consumer-exposed names and tech-linked Vista Group plunged sharply.