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Pinnacle Investment Management reported an 11% drop in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, despite record net inflows and a strategic move to fully acquire Pacific Asset Management.

Credit Corp delivers steady H1 FY26 results with robust US collections and record lending volumes, while pursuing a strategic acquisition to boost its consumer finance footprint.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

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.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) and Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) have agreed to merge, creating a $2.5 billion investment entity expected to deliver higher dividends and operational efficiencies.

Powerhouse Ventures reports its inaugural operating cash flow positive quarter alongside strong fund performance and strategic fund launches, signalling a turning point for the investment house.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

CD Private Equity Fund II announces a $0.38 per unit distribution reflecting recent portfolio realisations, delivering nearly double the initial investment in returns since inception.

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

Regal Partners anticipates a strong 2025 with normalised NPAT reaching $145 million, propelled by a significant jump in performance fees and funds under management climbing to $20.8 billion.

Fidante Partners Limited has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF, reducing transaction costs while maintaining its core investment strategy and fee structure.

Fidante Partners has issued a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for the Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF, refining ESG disclosures and noting a rise in transaction costs. The Fund’s core investment approach and fees remain steady.