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Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

WAM Income Maximiser has posted a 19.2% investment portfolio gain for the year ended June 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4% with notably lower volatility, while increasing fully franked dividends to an annualised yield of 6.9%.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) posted its strongest June quarter with $28.1 billion in home loan lodgements, driven by a standout performance in Western Australia amid a mixed national market.

Macquarie Technology Group has exercised its option to purchase a prime 34,200sqm site in Macquarie Park for $240 million, setting the stage for a cutting-edge engineering and technology campus alongside its data centre operations.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) reports strong construction progress at Norah Mining's Nigerian spodumene concentrator, securing long-term feedstock and opening interim trading opportunities ahead of its North American refinery launches.

OncoSil Medical has completed key manufacturing validation cycles with Cyclotek, paving the way for scalable Australian production of its OncoSil™ device. With a $2.1 million capital investment, the company aims to boost margins and supply chain control ahead of commercial launch in late 2026.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has made significant progress in its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by developing a microwave-based delamination process that preserves valuable solar panel materials and reduces energy use. The company is also advancing its lithium refinery plans in North America.

Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) reported a robust 20.1% total shareholder return for the year to June 2026 alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of 3.8 cents per share, maintaining its commitment to steady income and social impact.

Waratah Minerals has completed the A$1 million acquisition of the Ironclad Mining Lease in New South Wales, expanding its strategic Spur Gold Project footprint with a high-grade, historically significant gold asset. The company is accelerating exploration with diamond drilling and plans to scale up its rig fleet to unlock the lease’s potential.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has raised A$3.5 million through a convertible note with Lind Global Fund III LP, providing immediate working capital and flexibility for its growth plans.

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.