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Neurizon Therapeutics reported a sharp rise in half-year losses to $7.28 million but marked significant progress with its lead drug NUZ-001 entering a major ALS clinical trial and securing critical regulatory designations.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

The Star Entertainment Group has received a $650 million debt refinancing proposal from Oaktree Capital Management, offering a potential boost to its liquidity but shadowed by significant conditions and uncertainty.

Lendlease Group has reported a robust turnaround in its half-year results, posting an operating profit after tax of $122 million and advancing its strategic capital recycling initiatives. The company is on track to reduce gearing and enhance operational efficiency amid ongoing market challenges.

The GPT Group reveals robust occupancy and leasing growth in 2024, offset by a statutory loss driven by property valuation declines. Strategic partnerships and development projects position the company for future earnings expansion.

Fiducian Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 14% and net profit after tax rising 26%, underpinning a higher fully franked interim dividend.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

WAM Capital has reported a robust 14.9% increase in its investment portfolio over six months, outperforming key ASX indices and maintaining its interim dividend at 7.75 cents per share.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a 3.0% same property net property income growth and a stable 98.7% occupancy rate in its 2025 half-year results, while integrating the Hotel Property Investments acquisition to enhance future income growth.

AMP Limited’s FY24 Data Pack outlines a solid underlying profit performance despite headwinds, with key insights into its banking, platform, and wealth management divisions.