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Bell Financial Group surged to a $21.7 million half-year profit, more than doubling its net profit on stronger markets and the launch of its Bell Potter Private Wealth platform. The company also lifted its interim dividend by 67%, reflecting confidence in its diversified financial services model.

Avira Resources has confirmed strong high-grade gold mineralisation continuing at depth at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, with standout assay results from its maiden RC drilling program at Maori Queen. The company plans further drilling to test extensions and new prospects from September 2026.

ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

Wia Gold has locked in A$125 million through a placement at A$0.425 per share, completing the funding package for its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia. This capital raise, alongside a proposed US$360 million debt facility, sets the stage for construction and first gold production targeted in late 2028.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) reported a 12% revenue increase and a 58% rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, driven by hotel refurbishments and growing room availability despite softer property sales.

BNK Banking Corporation is set to book a $3.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment in its FY2026 results, fully writing off its remaining goodwill but leaving capital ratios and cash flow untouched.

Wia Gold’s Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia jumps to 3.78 million ounces in updated resource estimate, unveiling a maiden underground inferred resource and reinforcing its development potential.

Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 3% increase in statutory net profit to $1.8 billion in Q3 2026, supported by loan and deposit growth alongside stable capital ratios and ongoing transformation efforts.

Block, Inc. delivered a robust Q2 2026 with 25% gross profit growth, driven by strong Cash App and Square performances, and raised its full-year guidance reflecting accelerating AI integration and hardware innovation.