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Marlin Global delivered a 4.0% gross portfolio return in April 2026, driven by strong gains in AI-focused tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet. However, its cautious stance on semiconductors limited upside amid a sector rally.

Barramundi Limited outperformed the S&P/ASX200 in April with a 4.4% gross return, boosted by NEXT DC’s landmark data centre deal and capital raise, while healthcare stocks faced headwinds from Cochlear’s profit downgrade.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

Pengana International Equities (ASX:PIA) unveils a comprehensive capital management plan offering shareholders an equal-access off-market buy-back at after-tax NTA, a fully franked special dividend, and appoints Antipodes Global Investment Management to steer its portfolio.

QBE Insurance Group kicked off 2026 with robust premium growth and solid underwriting, maintaining its full-year guidance amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-May and the Distribution Reinvestment Plan open for investors.

Magellan Asset Management is shifting its flagship MGOC ETF to a new systematic equity strategy managed by Vinva Investment Management, slashing fees and eliminating performance charges.

Magellan Financial Group is handing over management of its $5.3 billion global equities funds to Vinva, adopting a new systematic strategy and slashing fees to boost client value.

Dexus has partnered with Boral to develop a massive 2.5 million square metre logistics precinct in Melbourne’s west, aiming to create Australasia’s largest institutionally held industrial hub.

Pinnacle Investment Management is boosting its stake in Metrics Credit Holdings back to 35%, investing around A$100.5 million. Simultaneously, Korea’s National Pension Service, via Townsend, is increasing its holding to nearly 10%, pending regulatory approval.

ColCap Financial Limited (ASX:TT6) reported a 16% rise in net profit to $72.2 million for FY2025, driven by a 15% expansion in its loan portfolio to $19.3 billion and a series of record Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities issuances.

Stockland reports strong leasing growth and development momentum in 3Q26, highlighting new data centre and land lease partnerships while maintaining FY26 guidance.