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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Regal Asian Investments has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 8 cents per share, reflecting robust portfolio returns exceeding 30% over six months. The company also updates its dividend policy to focus on sustainable payouts tied to investment performance.

Regal Asian Investments Limited (ASX, RG8) has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, eliminating the minimum participation requirement and streamlining administrative processes for shareholders.

The CD Private Equity Fund Series reported robust performance in 2025, with improved exit activity and solid distributions despite currency headwinds. The funds continue to focus on asset-by-asset realisations while exploring portfolio liquidity options.

Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited has reported a robust 17% increase in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by strategic acquisitions and expanding international operations, particularly in the US.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Bhagwan Marine Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of Riverside Marine Holdings for up to $130 million, significantly boosting its scale, service diversity, and earnings potential.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

Credit stocks swung hard, with Credit Corp sliding despite steady profits and a busy acquisition agenda. Payments and capital management stories did the heavy lifting elsewhere, from Klevo’s Mastercard milestones to Regal’s buy-back.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported an 11% drop in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, despite record net inflows and a strategic move to fully acquire Pacific Asset Management.

Aura Consolidated Group and Qoria Limited have announced a merger to create AXQ, a global leader in digital safety and cybersecurity, backed by a US$75 million equity raise and targeting strong growth and innovation.