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GQG Partners Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in net revenue and a 7.3% rise in net profit for 2025, alongside a strategic US ETF launch and a new dividend declaration.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in HY26 sales revenue to $1.176 billion, but underlying net profit fell 9% amid slower-than-expected contract renewals for its new Nucleus Nexa implant system. The company anticipates a stronger second half and maintains full-year guidance at the lower end of its forecast.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in sales but a 9% fall in underlying net profit for the half year ended December 2025, as the rollout of its innovative Nucleus Nexa System faced longer-than-expected regulatory and contract hurdles. The company anticipates a robust second half driven by broader product availability and service growth.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Meridian Energy’s January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation amid record rainfall and soaring electricity demand, despite wholesale prices plunging to historic lows.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

Bannerman Energy has secured a landmark $321.5 million strategic investment from CNNC Overseas Limited to jointly develop the Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, enabling debt-free construction and a market-priced offtake agreement with a Tier-1 nuclear utility.

MetalsGrove Mining has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information exists and providing an update on its ongoing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

Assetora Limited is set to be delisted from the ASX after a two-year suspension, with the company exploring a fresh listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia to better suit its evolving business model.

Peninsula Energy has reduced its debt by US$4.25 million through a partial conversion of its convertible loan facility, issuing nearly 20 million shares to its lender. This move supports the ongoing restart and ramp-up of its Lance Uranium Project in Wyoming.