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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.

Right Resources has identified a significant high-grade tungsten system at its Blue Prospect in NSW, with rock chip assays reaching 4.3% WO3 and a large soil anomaly still open in all directions.

Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to £2.026 billion for FY26, driven by market-leading mortgage growth and successful Virgin Money integration, while maintaining robust capital and liquidity positions.

Turners Automotive Group has posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, advancing its $65 million NPBT target to FY27 and setting sights on $100 million by FY31 amid solid finance and retail momentum.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Nelson Resources has kicked off reconnaissance exploration at its newly staked Cinnamon Tungsten Property in Nevada, aiming to leverage its proximity to Guardian Metal's US Department of Defense-backed Pilot Mountain Project.

Judo Capital Holdings has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.91175 per capital note, reflecting a 7.668% annualised yield based on prevailing BBSW rates plus margin.

Alterity Therapeutics has showcased compelling Phase 2 data for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, paving the way for a Phase 3 trial with FDA engagement targeted for mid-2026.

Klevo Rewards is pursuing an Australian Credit Licence acquisition to enable crypto-centric credit products for Fly Wallet users, aiming to reduce declined transactions and boost platform utility.

Earlypay has slashed its shares on issue by 17.6% through a $9.3 million buyback while eliminating corporate debt, and now projects its Funds In Use will hit a three-year high by June 2026.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

Life360 has authorized a $225 million share repurchase program aimed at offsetting dilution from stock-based compensation, supported by robust cash flow and a strong balance sheet.