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Origin Energy reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 10% and profit rising 2%, while accelerating investments in battery storage and renewables.

AGL Energy reported solid FY25 half-year results with underlying EBITDA of $1.068 billion and narrowed guidance, underscoring its commitment to a sustainable energy transition through significant investments in grid-scale batteries and renewables.

AGL Energy reported a solid first half of FY25 with underlying EBITDA slightly down but maintained strong operational momentum, while narrowing its full-year earnings guidance and announcing key leadership changes.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

Tamawood Limited has reported a steady increase in revenue and profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, signaling ongoing resilience in the residential construction sector.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported a striking 312% increase in total comprehensive income for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside a 12.5% hike in its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring robust portfolio performance amid market uncertainties.

Ramsay Health Care has announced a significant $305 million impairment in its UK segment driven by challenges at Elysium, alongside a $64.5 million tax provision release linked to Ramsay Santé. The company is taking decisive steps to address operational weaknesses while its core UK hospitals show promising growth.

Region Group reported steady financial results for the first half of FY25, maintaining AFFO guidance and achieving a statutory net profit of $81.8 million, underpinned by strong tenant retention and targeted portfolio enhancements.

CSL Limited reported a solid half-year performance with 5% revenue growth and a 7% rise in net profit, driven by strong demand in its Behring and Vifor segments despite challenges in Seqirus. The company reaffirmed its full-year NPATA guidance of 10-13%, signaling confidence in its operational momentum.

CSL Limited posted a robust half-year performance with NPATA rising 5% at constant currency, driven by strong growth in CSL Behring and CSL Vifor despite challenges in its influenza vaccine segment. The company reaffirmed its FY25 guidance, anticipating double-digit earnings growth.

Vulcan Steel’s 1H FY25 results reveal a steep decline in profitability amid tough economic conditions, yet the company signals cautious optimism for a market rebound in 2025.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 12.6% revenue decline and a 64.8% drop in net profit for the first half of FY25 amid challenging market conditions. Despite this, the company achieved a 10% return on capital employed and is positioning itself for growth as economic recovery signs emerge.