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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight dip in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 10.83% for the March 2025 quarter, reflecting dividend payments and increased residential lending. Despite this, the bank sustained robust liquidity and funding metrics well above regulatory minimums.

Aspen Group announces a $74 million equity raise alongside robust earnings growth and unchanged FY25 guidance, positioning itself for expansion in Australia’s tight housing market.

News Corporation reported a 3% revenue increase to $2.009 billion for Q3 2025, with net income attributable to stockholders tripling to $137 million. The company completed the strategic sale of Foxtel, marking a significant shift in its operations.

News Corporation reported a modest 1% revenue increase to $2.01 billion and a striking 67% jump in net income for Q3 Fiscal 2025, driven by digital subscription growth and strategic asset realignment including the Foxtel sale.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Westpac's 1Q25 results reveal a solid financial footing with a $1.7 billion net profit, strong capital ratios, and resilient credit quality despite a modest revenue dip.

Mirvac Group reported a solid first half with a $236 million operating profit, driven by a 51% surge in residential lot sales and strong development momentum. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

ASB reported a modest 1% increase in cash net profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by rising lending volumes and strategic investments in housing and fraud prevention amid New Zealand's gradual economic recovery.

News Corporation reported a robust half-year performance with revenues up 4% to $4.33 billion and net income soaring 80% to $334 million, while advancing its strategic pivot through the planned sale of Foxtel.

Simonds Group Limited has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for an estimated $10 million, significantly broadening its product portfolio and market presence in Victoria and New South Wales. The deal is expected to boost revenue by $200 million in FY26 and be earnings accretive by Q1 FY26.