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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

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.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

ASX Limited reported robust first-half results with 11.2% revenue growth, while advancing a strategic reset in response to the ASIC Inquiry and pushing forward its technology modernization agenda.

Pro Medicus Limited reported a robust half-year performance, with underlying profit after tax rising by approximately 30%, driven by significant new sales and strategic implementations. The company remains confident in its proprietary technology's resilience against AI disruption while expanding its market footprint.

Matsa Resources launches a major drilling campaign at Fortitude North targeting up to 1.85 million ounces of gold, supported by a $17.5 million loan facility from major shareholder Deutsche Balaton.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a solid first half for FY26, with a 2% rise in operating earnings per security and a $139 million uplift in property valuations, underpinned by a diversified portfolio and strong tenant demand.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has reported steady earnings growth and a significant portfolio valuation uplift in its half-year results, reaffirming its FY26 guidance despite trading at a notable discount to net tangible assets.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a striking 209% surge in statutory profit for H1 2026, alongside a modest increase in distributions, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a shift in accounting standards.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.5565 per security on its Capital Notes 3, payable mid-March 2026 with partial franking.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a robust first quarter with a 75% jump in cash profit, driven by cost cuts and revenue growth, signalling early success in its ANZ 2030 strategy.

Connexion Mobility Ltd reported a 7% rise in revenues and a 5% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, while expanding its SaaS footprint and acquiring a strategic stake in Covertrue Group.