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Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026, declared a record fully franked 38.5c dividend, and announced a shift to quarterly dividends from January 2027 with a forecast 40c annual payout.

Transurban has sealed a landmark toll reform agreement with the NSW Government, featuring toll reductions, two-way tolling on the Eastern Distributor, and a government-funded M7-M2 motorway widening aimed at easing Sydney congestion.

Vista Group International posted a 12% revenue increase in 1H26, driven by cloud adoption and marquee client wins, prompting an upgrade to its full-year revenue forecast.

GALE Pacific reported a robust $4.1 million operating cash inflow in Q4 FY26, culminating in $14.4 million for the full year. The company reduced borrowings by over $12 million, entering FY27 with a net cash position of $4.9 million and renewed focus on growth amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

Sandfire Resources capped FY26 with a 38% jump in quarterly copper equivalent output, record financials, and a strong FY27 production outlook.

Noumi Limited has struck a binding deal with major shareholder Arrovest to acquire all remaining shares via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a 12.2% premium amid looming $610 million convertible note maturity.

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.

BHP delivered record iron ore volumes and stable copper production of around 2 million tonnes in FY26, underpinned by disciplined cost control and a robust growth pipeline including the Ministers North project.

City Chic Collective (ASX: CCX) reports a robust FY26 underlying EBITDA rise of 80%-95%, driven by strong ANZ sales and tight cost control amid a slight global revenue decline.

Gratifii Limited reports FY26 cash receipts slightly exceeding forecasts, driven by early demand for its new enterprise rewards marketplace, Gratifii Connect+, and a live wholesale Travel Platform.