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Solvar Limited posted a 6.2% decline in statutory net profit for FY26 to $29.5 million, while normalised earnings rose 7.5%. The lender declared a 19.5 cents fully franked dividend and expanded its Australian loan book by 10.5%, driven by growth in commercial lending.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX: SVNP) returned 2.21% in July 2026, beating the S&P SmallCap 600 benchmark by 5.44%, despite a sharp sell-off in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks. The fund’s disciplined, algorithm-driven approach helped navigate volatile market sentiment.

Santos Limited's half-year results show a 19% drop in net profit to US$355 million amid higher production and LNG ramp-up costs, while declaring an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share.

Environmental Clean Technologies has secured A$10.6 million in a placement to fast-track commercialisation of its Flash Joule Heating platform and MXene manufacturing, backed by a strategic acquisition and feedstock supply.

Schaffer Corporation reported a modest 8.6% decline in net profit for FY26 to $22.2 million, with a rebound in Automotive Leather offset by a loss at Delta and strong gains from its South Connect Jandakot property development.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

MoneyMe Limited grew its loan book by 34% to $2.08 billion in FY26, boosted by record originations and improved credit quality, while reducing its net loss by 40%.

The Lottery Corporation reported a resilient FY26 performance despite a rare jackpot drought, extending its Victorian licence by 40 years and unveiling a fresh digital-focused strategy.

Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

Stockland (ASX: SGP) posted a 20.2% jump in statutory profit to $994 million for FY26, driven by record residential settlements and expanded capital partnerships, while maintaining a stable distribution and gearing within target ranges.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.