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Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Rent.com.au has reported its strongest quarter yet, breaking the $1 million revenue mark with a significant surge in recurring revenue driven by its RentPay and RentBond products.

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.

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.

Helix Resources updates investors on the complex status of its Gold Basin joint venture amid a hostile takeover bid by Canex Metals and a loan restructuring by Gold Basin Resources.

QuickFee Limited reports flat Q2 FY26 revenue with a 4% rise in H1, completes a significant capital return, and sets a positive outlook with new US reseller partnerships.