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Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.

SomnoMed reports a strong start to FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth and confirms the Clayton Sleep Institute as the first US site for its pivotal Rest Assure clinical study, backed by FDA protocol agreement.

JB Hi-Fi reports solid Q1 FY26 sales growth, led by a remarkable 39.3% increase in New Zealand, while Australian sales maintain steady momentum. The Good Guys and e&s show modest gains as the group prepares for a critical Q2.

ImpediMed Limited reported a record A$3.6 million quarterly revenue and expanded its US hospital footprint with over 600 SOZO units installed. The launch of SOZO Pro targets new heart failure markets, while reimbursement coverage accelerates across US states.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

Miramar Resources has obtained drilling approval for its Joy Helen prospect, revealing promising high-grade SEDEX copper-lead-zinc mineralisation in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. This marks the first drilling since 1964, potentially unlocking a significant new base metal deposit.

Oceana Lithium advances exploration at its Bangemall, Solonópole, and Napperby projects, deploying new geophysical surveys and preparing trenching programs while maintaining a solid cash position of nearly AUD 2.9 million.

Bellavista Resources confirms successful initial bioleaching tests at its Brumby deposit, recovering key critical minerals, while progressing due diligence on over 50 potential projects to expand its portfolio.

Spectur Limited reported a strategic revenue shift in Q1 FY26, with SaaS recurring revenue growing 5% year-on-year despite an overall 9% quarterly revenue dip. The company also raised $2.3 million to accelerate its solar-powered AI platform development.

Rent.com.au reports a 27% revenue increase for the September quarter, driven by the launch of internally funded RentBond® loans and a doubling of recurring revenue to 47% of total income.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have announced a merger of equals, creating a major mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production expected to exceed 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

James Bay Minerals reports promising high-grade gold-silver drill results at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada and announces a strategic acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, backed by a $30 million capital raise.