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Origin Energy reports a 45% drop in half-year profit amid lower gas earnings and ongoing investments, while extending Eraring Power Station operations to 2029 to support NSW energy security.

humm Group reports a $13.9 million statutory profit for 1H26, driven by commercial lending growth and strong consumer segment performance despite rising credit losses and regulatory costs.

Humm Group Limited reported a $13.9 million statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite increased credit losses and elevated costs. The company’s ongoing transformation and global expansion underpin cautious optimism for the year ahead.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.

Income Asset Management Group reveals a challenging Q2 FY2026 marked by a significant fraud event, resulting in losses and a strategic debt raise to shore up liquidity. Despite setbacks, client relationships remain intact as the group navigates legal and regulatory hurdles.

5E Advanced Materials has filed an SEC amendment to increase its public offering by $6 million, signalling a strategic move to bolster its capital base.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

BPH Energy’s December quarter report reveals significant progress in its investee projects amid ongoing legal challenges and strategic capital management. The company balances judicial reviews, regulatory milestones, and funding plans across energy and medical technology sectors.

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery have amended their arrangement agreement, reducing the exchange ratio and delaying the shareholder meeting to late December. Major shareholders have recommitted to support the deal, which awaits court approval.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the acquisition scheme for Lynch Group Holdings, paving the way for a cash payout to shareholders and imminent trading suspension.