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Codan Limited has reported a strong first-half FY26 trading update, with revenue up 29% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 52%, driven by robust metal detection and communications segments.

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

Assetora Limited has obtained a Supreme Court injunction restraining external receivers, allowing its directors to maintain control while agreeing on payments to noteholders.

Burgundy Diamond Mines' subsidiary Arctic Canadian Diamond Company has secured a C$115 million senior secured loan from Canada's LETL facility to support operations amid US tariffs impacting diamond markets. The funding enables continued development and operational restructuring at the Ekati mine.

Epsilon Healthcare has bolstered its working capital through a $2 million loan from its Managing Director and deferred director-related payments until 2027, signaling confidence amid liquidity management efforts.

Cleo Diagnostics has raised $5 million to support the U.S. commercial launch of its Pre-Surgical Ovarian Cancer Test and accelerate development of a mass screening test, signaling strong investor confidence in its technology.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 14.5% rise in half-year profit despite a 3.1% revenue decline, driven by improved margins and strategic growth in key markets. The company also increased its interim dividend by a third, signaling confidence in its 2030 Growth Strategy.

Treasury Wine Estates moderates growth forecasts due to softening demand in key US and China markets, unveiling a major transformation program and cost-saving measures to safeguard brand strength and profitability.

MFF Capital Investments appoints Gerald Stack as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic evolution with a proposed dividend increase to 10 cents per share.

Swift TV Ltd has locked in pre-sales with five aged care providers, activating 1,246 screens ahead of its official launch and setting the stage for subscription revenue by March 2026.

Terrain Minerals has completed a $1.42 million placement in December, topping up an earlier October raise to fully fund its upcoming drilling campaigns and maiden JORC resource estimate.

Ovanti Limited’s US subsidiary has secured a key partnership with Mastercard’s Finicity to enhance its upcoming Flote BNPL platform, aiming to revolutionize consumer finance with real-time data insights.