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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.

MONEYME has reported a robust second quarter with a 26% increase in its loan book to $1.75 billion and a 19% rise in revenue to $60 million, underpinned by improved credit quality and strategic funding initiatives.

Wisr has reported a strong Q2FY26 performance, showcasing robust loan book growth and improved credit quality, while signalling a clear path to profitability in the second half of FY26.

Wisr Limited has reported a robust Q2FY26 with a 23% jump in its loan book and a 16% revenue increase, underpinned by a surge in loan originations and improved credit metrics. The fintech lender also strengthened its balance sheet through a capital raise and debt refinancing, setting the stage for profitability later this year.

Pilot Energy has successfully raised $3.44 million through a placement to fund its Cliff Head operations and emerging carbon capture projects, signalling a strategic push into clean energy transition.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Coronado Global Resources reported a solid FY25 with increased saleable production and reduced mining costs, underpinned by key expansions and refinancing deals that set the stage for stronger cash flow in 2026.

Beforepay Group reported a 17% rise in advances and an 18% increase in revenue for Q2 FY26, while profit fell sharply due to holiday-season defaults and strategic investments.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust cash flow for the December 2025 quarter, ending with a strong cash position of A$584.1 million. The company’s operating activities generated significant cash inflows, offsetting substantial investing and financing outflows.

Cyclopharm’s Technegas has been recognised as the preferred ventilation agent in a pivotal draft US lung imaging guideline, signalling a major boost for its adoption in American clinical practice.

Metal Hawk Limited’s recent Sub-Audio Magnetics survey at Leinster South has pinpointed a promising new gold target north of the Tysons prospect, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in February 2026.

Australian Finance Group has reported a record-breaking surge in mortgage lodgements for Q2 FY2026, driven by strong broker performance and robust growth in Western Australia.